PART 5REVOCATIONS, CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS, SAVINGS AND TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS

Transitory provision prior to full commencement of regulation 22(1) to (7)121

1

This regulation applies during the period beginning on the date mentioned in regulation 1(3)(a) and ending immediately before the date mentioned in regulation 1(3)(c).

2

During that period, contracting authorities may choose between the following means of communication for the purposes mentioned in paragraph (3):—

a

electronic means in accordance with regulation 22;

b

post or other suitable carrier;

c

fax;

d

a combination of those means.

3

That choice is available for all communication and information exchange in respect of which both the following criteria are met:—

a

the use of electronic means would, in accordance with regulation 22(1) to (5), have been required if those provisions had been in force;

b

the use of electronic means is not required by any other provision of these Regulations that is in force.