Notices on the existence of a qualification systemS
66.—(1) This regulation applies where a utility chooses to set up a qualification system in accordance with regulation 75 (qualification systems).
(2) The qualification system must be the subject of a notice F1..., indicating the purpose of the qualification system and how to have access to the rules concerning its operation.
[F2(2A) Such a notice must include the information set out in Annex X to the Utilities Contracts Directive, but as if, in paragraph 10, “Article 82” were a reference to regulation 80 of these Regulations.]
(3) The utility must—
(a)indicate the period of validity of the qualification system in the notice on the existence of the system; and
(b)[F3give notice] of any change in the period of validity.
(4) The notification in paragraph (3)(b) must be made by [F4submitting to the UK e-notification service]—
(a)where the period of validity is changed without terminating the system, [F5a notice] on the existence of qualification systems; and
(b)where the system is terminated, a contract award notice referred to in regulation 68 (contract award notices).
Textual Amendments
F1Words in reg. 66(2) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Public Procurement etc. (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/468), regs. 1(2), 6(37)(a) (with sch. paras. 1-5)
F2Reg. 66(2A) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Public Procurement etc. (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/468), regs. 1(2), 6(37)(b) (with sch. paras. 1-5)
F3Words in reg. 66(3)(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Public Procurement etc. (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/468), regs. 1(2), 6(37)(c) (with sch. paras. 1-5)
F4Words in reg. 66(4) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Public Procurement etc. (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/468), regs. 1(2), 6(37)(d)(i) (with sch. paras. 1-5)
F5Words in reg. 66(4)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Public Procurement etc. (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/468), regs. 1(2), 6(37)(d)(ii) (with sch. paras. 1-5)
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