Reg. 27 (PCR 2015)
Open procedure
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Overview
This regulation sets out the rules which apply to open procedure procurements, a type of procedure that permits any interested supplier to submit a tender in response to a call for competition. The regulation also sets out the rules regarding the minimum time limit that a contracting authority may set for the receipt of tenders under this procedure, which vary depending on the circumstances.
Objective at this commercial stage
The time limit for receipt of tenders should be clearly identified in the procurement documents and must comply with the minimum periods set out in this regulation (i.e. regulation 27).
Key considerations at this commercial stage
Contracting authorities should:
- ensure the time limit for receipt of tenders is specified in the procurement documents and complies with the minimum periods set out in this regulation, including any time period shortened as a result of the publication of a prior information notice (PIN).
Legal framework
See also in the Procurement Act 2023:
- Section 20: Competitive tendering procedures
- Section 54: Time limits
Additional support and guidance
Make sure you:
- read the regulation
- seek legal and commercial advice in the context of specific procurements
