52. EU regulations

52.1. The Head of Procurement is responsible for ensuring the University complies with its legal obligations concerning EU procurement legislation. EU procurement regulations apply to written contracts for all forms of procurement, purchase or hire (whether or not hire purchase) with a total value exceeding a threshold value. A breach of these regulations is actionable by a supplier or potential supplier, the EU Commission and possible other parties.

52.2. The EU thresholds are listed on the Procurement Services website.

52.3. College Deans and Directors of Services are responsible for ensuring that their members of staff comply with EU regulations by notifying Procurement Services of any purchase that is likely to exceed the thresholds. Sufficient time is required to permit the application of the EU tender procedure.