References in relation to contracts entered into before the relevant date
55.—(1) A reference under section 35(7) (contracts entered into before the relevant date) may be made no later than two years after—
(a)the date described in the contract as the contract completion date;
(b)if no such date is described in the contract, the date on which the contractor completes all obligations which entitle it to final payment under the contract; or
(c)if the contract is terminated before either of the dates described in (a) or (b), the date that the contract is terminated.
(2) In making a determination or giving an opinion under section 35(7), the SSRO must have regard to—
(a)any relevant published decisions of the Review Board for Government Contracts;
(b)the Government Profit Formula and Associated Arrangements in force at the date the contract was entered into;
(c)the terms of the contract; and
(d)representations made by the parties to the contract and, where not a party to the contract, the Secretary of State.