Regulation 103. Direct order under exceptional cases

Supplies, works or services valued in excess of ten thousand euro (€10,000) may, in exceptional cases, be procured through a direct contract by any contracting authority upon obtaining the prior written approval of the Minister who may delegate his authority in writing to the Permanent Secretary or any other senior official in his Ministry: Provided that contracting authorities listed under Schedule 3 shall obtain the prior approval of the Minister responsible for that contracting authority who may delegate his authority in writing to the Permanent Secretary, any senior official in his Ministry or to the Head of the contracting authority instead of the Minister.