3.—(1) The Utilities Contracts Regulations are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation (2) (interpretation), after paragraph (1) insert–
“(1A) In these Regulations references to Article 16 or 61 are references to Article 16 or, as the case may be, 61 of the Utilities Directive as amended from time to time.”.
(3) In regulation 11 (thresholds)–
(a)in paragraph (2)(a) for “422,000 euro” substitute “the amount set out in Article 16(a)”; and
(b)in paragraph (2)(b) for “5,278,000 euro” substitute “the amount set out in Article 16(b)”.
(4) In paragraph (4)(b) of regulation 15 (periodic indicative notices) for “5,278,000 euro” substitute “the amount set out in Article 16(b)”.
(5) In paragraph (4) of regulation 34 (design contests) for “422 000 euro” substitute “the amount set out in Article 61(1)”.