Reg. 65 (PCR 2015)

Reduction of the number of otherwise qualified candidates to be invited to participate

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Overview

This regulation sets out the rules for contracting authorities on how many suppliers must be invited to tender in restricted procedures, competitive procedures with negotiation, competitive dialogue procedures and innovation partnerships and the methodology for determining this.

Objective at this commercial stage

Contracting authorities undertaking restricted procedures, competitive procedures with negotiation, competitive dialogue procedures and innovation partnerships should consider the appropriate, minimum number of suppliers to invite to tender, ensuring compliance with the rules as set out in this regulation (i.e. regulation 65).

Key considerations at this commercial stage

Contracting authorities must:

  • ensure that the minimum number of suppliers invited to participate in a restricted procedure is five, and the minimum number of suppliers invited to participate in a competitive procedure with negotiation, competitive dialogue procedure or innovation partnership procedure is three.

See also in the Procurement Act 2023:

  • Section 20(4)(a): Competitive tendering procedures

Additional support and guidance

Make sure you:

  • read the regulation
  • seek legal and commercial advice in the context of specific procurements
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