TITLE I

SCOPE, 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

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