Reg. 25B (PCR 2015)
Conditions relating to international agreements by which the United Kingdom is bound, other than the GPA
In: Procure > Supplier engagement
Overview
Regulation 25B provides that where a relevant international trade agreement (listed in Schedule 4A PCR 2015) applies to a particular procurement, the contracting authority undertaking that procurement must treat any works, supplies, services and suppliers (i.e. economic operators) of the signatories to that agreement no less favourably than any works, supplies, services and suppliers of the UK.
Objective at this commercial stage
Works, supplies, services and suppliers of signatories to a relevant international trade agreement must be treated no less favourably than works, suppliers, services and suppliers of the UK.
Key considerations at this commercial stage
Contracting authorities must:
- ensure at all stages of a procurement, it treats works, supplies, services and suppliers of signatories to a relevant international trade agreement no less favourably than works, suppliers, services and suppliers of the UK.
Legal framework
See also in the Procurement Act 2023:
- Section 90: Treaty state suppliers: non-discrimination
Additional support and guidance
Make sure you:
- read the regulation
- seek legal and commercial advice in the context of specific procurements
