S.L. 601.12 Art. 50Modifications.

(1) Modifications to the contracts are to be limited as far as practicable; however contracting authorities may, subject to the following conditions, carry out modifications to the contracts.

(2) In the case of call for tenders with an estimated value which is in accordance with the threshold established under regulation 6(1)(a), the contracting authority may carry out modifications to the contract provided that it obtains the written prior approval of its Permanent Secretary or his delegate.

(3) In the case of call for tenders with an estimated value which falls under regulation 6(1)(b), the contracting authority may carry out modifications to the contract provided that it obtains the written prior approval of the Director.