Regulation 4 Suppliers
(1)
For the purposes of these Regulations a “supplier” means a person—
(a)
who sought, or who seeks, or who would have wished, to be the person to whom a public supply contract is awarded, and
(b)
who is a national of and established in a relevant State.
(2)
Where these Regulations apply a contracting authority shall not treat a person who is not a national of and established in a relevant State more favourably than one who is.