S.L. 601.5 Art. 178Approval by Director.

(1) When a modification of a tender with an estimated value which falls under regulation 30(1)(b) which cumulatively exceeds the amounts established under regulation 177(3) is sought by the contracting entity, the latter shall seek the prior approval of the Director.

(2) In exceptional circumstances where the urgent nature of the modification to be carried out is such that the contracting entity cannot possibly wait for the prior approval of the Director, the contracting authority may proceed with the modification subject that it adheres to the conditions mentioned in regulation 177.