Lecture 8 - EU Procurement Directive

Question 1

EU Procurement Directive

Answer 1

To encourage competition and opportunity across Europe
- Transparency, non-discriminatory and competitive

Question 2

UK Regulations

Answer 2

• Public Contract Regulations (Governments authority)
• Utilities Contract Regulation (elec, gas, airport, rail)

Question 3

Works Contract

Answer 3

Carrying out of works

Question 4

Supply Contract

Answer 4

Purchase/Hire of Goods

Question 5

Services Contract

Answer 5

Engage somebody to provide services

Question 6

EU Regs Apply When?

Answer 6

supply > 175,000
works > 4.35 million

Question 7

Tendering to EU Regs

Answer 7

1) Must send out Periodic Indicative Notice (PIN) -> types/value of teners expected to be rewarded
2) Must make “call” to competition

Question 8

Choosing a Tender to EU Regs

Answer 8

Should be rewards based on economic advantages or lowest offer.
- Must also let unsuccessful tenders know criteria of awarded tender and their and the successful tender’s score.

Question 9

Technical Specifications to EU Regs

Answer 9

• Cannot specify supplier names
• Cannot describe product only ONE manufacture can make