26.—(1) Article 2(1) is amended as follows.
(2) For the definition of “contracting authority” substitute—
““contracting authority” has the meaning given by regulation 2(1) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, regulation 4(1) of the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 or regulation 4 of the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016, as appropriate;”.
(3) Omit the definitions of “contracting entity”, “Directive 2004/17/EC” and “Directive 2004/18/EC.
(4) After the definition of “trustee” insert—
““utility” has the meaning given by regulation 5(1) of the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 or regulation 5 of the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016, as appropriate;”.