Regulation 3 Amendment of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 are amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) to (7).

In regulation 2(1) (interpretation), omit the definition of “the Retained Treaties”.

In regulation 10(1)(a) (exclusions: public contracts awarded, and design contests organised, pursuant to international rules), omit “, concluded in conformity with the Retained Treaties,”.

In regulation 12 (exclusions: service contracts awarded on the basis of an exclusive right), omit from the words “which is compatible” to the end.

In regulation 13(2)(c) and (5)(c) (exclusions: public contracts between entities within the public sector), omit “, in conformity with the Retained Treaties,”.

In regulation 18(1)(a) (public contracts and design contests involving defence or security aspects etc.), omit “, concluded in conformity with the Retained Treaties,”.

In regulation 87(1) (duty owed to economic operators etc.), omit “, and with any retained EU obligation that is enforceable by virtue of section 4 of the European Union (Withdrawal Act 2018 in respect of a contract, framework agreement dynamic purchasing system or design contest falling within the scope of these Regulations,”.