PART 3Award of public contracts and procedures

CHAPTER 3Direct award

42Direct award to protect life, etc

1

If a Minister of the Crown considers it necessary, the Minister may by regulations provide that specified public contracts may be awarded under section 41 as if a direct award justification applies.

2

In subsection (1), “necessary” means necessary to—

a

protect human, animal or plant life or health, or

b

protect public order or safety.

3

Provision under subsection (1) may—

a

specify contracts or classes of contract, or otherwise describe contracts by reference to purpose, subject-matter or contracting authority;

b

include other conditions or limitations;

c

confer a discretion.

4

A Minister of the Crown must—

a

keep regulations made under subsection (1) under review, and

b

if the Minister considers that direct award under section 41 is no longer necessary, revoke the regulations.