Regulation 247. Approval of modifications

(1) When a modification, repetition of works or services or additional deliveries are requested of a tender with an estimated value which falls under regulation 9(1)(b) and which cumulatively are to exceed the amounts established under Schedule 5 and also the 10% of the initial contract value for contracts or services and supplies or exceed the 15% of the initial contract value for works as the case may be, the contracting authority shall seek the approval of the Director which shall precede the commencement of the modification.

(2) In exceptional circumstances where the urgent nature of the modification to be carried out is such that the contracting authority cannot request the approval of the Director provided for under sub-regulation (1), the contracting authority may proceed with the modification subject that it adheres to the conditions mentioned in these regulations and acquires from the Director at least a preliminary permission.

(3) The contracting authority shall, within a time-frame specified by the Director, furnish the latter with all the relevant information as indicated in regulation 248 and failure to do so will lead to the automatic revocation of the preliminary permission as well as to the consequences mentioned in these regulations.

(4) Following the submission of the request in terms of regulation 248, the Director will review the information submitted and shall give his approval only if the modification carried out respects the conditions in regulation 246.