# Procurement Act 2023, Paragraph 20: Defence and security

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract—
(a) the contract is a defence authority contract,
(b) the contract is not a defence and security contract only by virtue of section 7(1)(g) (or, in the case of a framework, section 7(1)(g) and (2)), and
(c) it is necessary for the contract to be awarded directly in order to enhance or maintain the operational capability, effectiveness, readiness for action, safety or security of the armed forces.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/5/paragraph/20 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/procurement-act-2023/schedule-5/paragraph-20
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