# PPR, regulation 158. Rules on the organisation of design contests and the selection of participants

- URL: https://procurelex.mt/en/ppr/158 · Malti: https://procurelex.mt/mt/ppr/158
- 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) When organising design contests, contracting authorities shall apply the rules mentioned in regulations 2, 3, 4, 6 to 8, 13, 16, 26 to 32, 39, 40, 46, 48, 57, 58, 157 to 161 and Part IX.
(2) The admission of participants to design contests shall not be limited:
   (a) by reference to the territory or part of the territory of a Member State;
   (b) on the grounds that, they would be required to be either natural or legal persons.
(3) Where design contests are restricted to a limited number of participants, the contracting authorities shall lay down clear and non-discriminatory selection criteria. In any event, the number of candidates invited to participate shall be sufficient to ensure genuine competition.