# S.L. 601.05, regulation 111. Selection

- URL: https://procurelex.mt/en/utilities/111 · Malti: https://procurelex.mt/mt/utilitajiet/111
- Public Procurement of Entities operating in the Water, Energy, Transport and Postal Services Sectors Regulations (S.L. 601.05), consolidated version in force from 2024-01-01; official text (prevails): https://legislation.mt/eli/sl/601.5/eng

(1) In selecting candidates, contracting entities 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 entity following its assessment of the requested information may submit research and innovation projects aimed at meeting the needs identified by the contracting entity that cannot be met by existing solutions.