TITLE ISCOPE, DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PRINCIPLES

CHAPTER III Material scope

Section 2 Excluded contracts and design contests; special provisions for procurement involving defence and security aspects

Subsection 1 Exclusions applicable to all contracting entities and special exclusions for the water and energy sectors

Article 22Service contracts awarded on the basis of an exclusive right

This Directive shall not apply to service contracts awarded to an entity which is itself a contracting authority or to an association of contracting authorities on the basis of an exclusive right which they enjoy pursuant to a law, regulation or published administrative provision which is compatible with the TFEU.