EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations amend the Public Contract Regulations 2006 (“the PCR”) and the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011 (“DSPCR”).

The PCR implemented for England, Wales and Northern Ireland Directive 2004/18/EC of the European Parliament and Council on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts, public supply contracts and public services contracts (“Directive 2004/18”) (OJ No L 134 30.4.2004, p114).

The DSPCR implemented for the United Kingdom Directive 2009/81/EC of the European Parliament and Council on the coordination of procedures for the award of certain works contracts, supply contracts and service contracts in the fields of defence and security (“Directive 2009/81”) (OJ No L 216 20.8.2009, p.76).

Council Directive 2013/16/EU adopted on 13 May 2013 adapting certain directives in the field of public procurement, by reason of the accession of Croatia (OJ No L 158 10.6.2013, p.184) amends the list of professional or trade registers in Directive 2004/18 and Directive 2009/81 to include the professional or trade registers for the Republic of Croatia as a result of its accession to the European Union on 1st July 20135. Regulations 2 and 3, respectively, amend the corresponding lists in Schedule 6 to the PCR and Schedule 3 to the DSPCR.

An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private and voluntary sectors is foreseen.

A Transposition Note is attached to the Explanatory Memorandum which is available alongside this instrument on www.legislation.gov.uk. Copies have been placed in the libraries of both Houses of Parliament.