Regulation 39. Centralised purchasing activities and central purchasing bodies

(1) A contracting entity can acquire supplies and, or services from a central purchasing body intended for contracting entities,

(2) Contracting entities can acquire works, supplies and services by using contracts awarded by a central purchasing body, by using dynamic purchasing systems operated by a central purchasing body, or by using a framework agreement concluded by a central purchasing body offering the centralised purchasing activity referred to in paragraph (b) of the definition "centralised purchasing activities" under regulation 2. Where a dynamic purchasing system which is operated by a central purchasing body may be used by other contracting entities, this shall be mentioned in the call for competition setting up that dynamic purchasing system.