# The Utilities Contracts Regulations 1996, Introduction: Introductory text


PUBLIC PROCUREMENT
Made 20th November 1996
Laid before Parliament 21st November 1996
Coming into force 12th December 1996
The Treasury, being designated for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 in relation to public procurement, in exercise of the powers conferred upon them by the said section 2(2) and of all other powers enabling them in that behalf, hereby make the following Regulations—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2911/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/utilities-contracts-regulations-1996/introduction
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