Part 2Single source contracts
Sub-contracts
I1I230Application of Part to qualifying sub-contracts
1
This Part and single source contract regulations apply to qualifying sub-contracts (and to sub-contractors) as they apply to qualifying defence contracts (and to primary contractors).
2
In their application by virtue of subsection (1), this Part and single source contract regulations are subject to—
a
such modifications as may be set out in those regulations, and
b
subsection (5).
3
The regulations—
a
may provide for the application of this Part and the regulations, by virtue of subsection (1), to end at a time specified by or determined in accordance with the regulations;
b
may, in making such provision, provide for determining when this Part and the regulations cease to apply to a qualifying sub-contract which is—
i
partly for the purposes of a qualifying defence contract or another qualifying sub-contract, and
ii
partly for other purposes.
4
The provision that may be made under subsection (3)(b) includes provision—
a
b
for the SSRO to be able to overrule such a notice (and accordingly for this Part and the regulations to continue to apply).
5
The regulations may contain provision excluding the application of this Part and the regulations, by virtue of subsection (1), to a qualifying sub-contract in respect of which no notice is given under section 29(2)(b) or (4)(b).