Regulation 92. Examination of tenders in open procedures

In open procedures, contracting entities may decide to examine tenders before verifying the suitability of tenderers, provided that the relevant provisions of regulations 84, 85, 164 to 171 and 174 are observed, including the rule that the contract shall not be awarded to a tenderer who should have been excluded pursuant to regulation 164 or who does not meet the selection criteria set out by the contracting entity in accordance with regulations 165(1) and 164.