# S.L. 601.05, regulation 130. Rules on the organisation of design contests and the selection of participants

- URL: https://procurelex.mt/en/utilities/130 · Malti: https://procurelex.mt/mt/utilitajiet/130
- 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) When organising design contests, contracting entities shall apply procedures which are adapted to regulations 2 to 32, 34, 35, 43 to 55, 61, 62, 68, 70, 80, 81 and 129 to 133 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 entities 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.