PART 2Scope and principles

CHAPTER 1Concession contracts to which these Regulations apply

Subject-matter and scope of these Regulations

7.—(1) These Regulations establish rules on the procedures for procurement by contracting authorities and utilities by means of a concession contract—

(a)the value of which is estimated to be not less than the threshold mentioned in regulation 9; and

(b)which is not excluded from the scope of these Regulations by any other provision of this Part.

(2) These Regulations apply to the award of works concession contracts or services concession contracts to economic operators by—

(a)contracting authorities; or

(b)utilities, provided that the works or services are intended for the pursuit of one of the activities listed in Schedule 2.

(3) These Regulations are subject to Article 346 of TFEU.