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.