# PPR, regulation 137. Selection

- URL: https://procurelex.mt/en/ppr/137 · Malti: https://procurelex.mt/mt/ppr/137
- Public Procurement Regulations (S.L. 601.03), consolidated version in force from 2025-06-27; official text (prevails): https://legislation.mt/eli/sl/601.3/eng

(1) In selecting candidates, contracting authorities shall in particular apply criteria concerning the candidates’ capacity in the field of research and development and of developing and implementing innovative solutions.
(2) Only those economic operators invited by the contracting authority following its assessment of the requested information may submit research and innovation projects aimed at meeting the needs identified by the contracting authority that cannot be met by existing solutions.