S.L. 545.31 Art. 9Process.

(1) The process shall be carried out through a competitive bidding process:

Provided that the competitive bidding process shall be compliant with the fundamental rules and principles of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union regarding equality, transparency, proportionality and prohibiting discrimination on grounds of nationality and the European Commission’s Guidelines on State Aid for environmental protection and energy 2014-2020.

(2) The invitation for bids shall also include terms and conditions which shall constitute an integral part of the contract with the successful bidder. The form of contract to be entered into shall also be specified in the invitation for bids.