Reg. 80 (PCR 2015)
Rules on the organisation of design contests and the selection of participants
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Overview
This regulation provides that when organising design contests, contracting authorities must apply procedures which are adapted to reflect the provisions relating to design contests. Where design contests are restricted to a limited number of participants, the selection criteria must be clear and non-discriminatory and the number of candidates invited to participate must be sufficient to ensure genuine competition.
Objective at this commercial stage
Design contest procedures must apply the provisions relating to design contests in the PCR 2015
Key considerations at this commercial stage
Contracting authorities should:
- apply relevant procedures adapted to the provisions relating to design contests in the PCR 2015
- where the design contest is restricted to a limited number of participants, ensure that the selection criteria are clear and non-discriminatory.
Legal framework
There is no direct equivalent section in the Procurement Act 2023
Additional support and guidance
Make sure you:
- read the regulation
- seek legal and commercial advice in the context of specific procurements
