Reg. 80 (PCR 2015)
Rules on the organisation of design contests and the selection of participants
In: Procure > Selection stage
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
Where the design contest is 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.
Key considerations at this commercial stage
Contracting authorities should:
- ensure that, where the design contest is restricted to a limited number of participants, the number of candidates invited to participate is sufficient to ensure genuine competition.
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
