PART 2RULES IMPLEMENTING THE PUBLIC CONTRACTS DIRECTIVE
CHAPTER 2RULES ON PUBLIC CONTRACTS
SECTION 5Conduct of the Procedure
SUB-SECTION 5Preparation
Preliminary market consultations40
1
Before commencing a procurement procedure, contracting authorities may conduct market consultations with a view to preparing the procurement and informing economic operators of their procurement plans and requirements.
2
For this purpose, contracting authorities may, for example, seek or accept advice from independent experts or authorities or from market participants.
3
Such advice may be used in the planning and conduct of the procurement procedure, provided that it does not have the effect of distorting competition and does not result in a violation of the principles of non-discrimination and transparency.