Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Fundamental legislation governing contract formation and property transactions in England and Wales, particularly relevant for ensuring formal validity requirements are met
Public Contracts Regulations 2015: Key legislation governing public procurement processes, including tender procedures, transparency requirements, and competition rules for public sector contracts
Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016: Specific regulations governing procurement in the utilities sector, including water, energy, transport, and postal services
Concession Contracts Regulations 2016: Regulations governing the award of concession contracts by public authorities and utilities
Competition Act 1998: Prohibits anti-competitive behavior and ensures fair competition in tender processes
Enterprise Act 2002: Provides framework for competition law enforcement and market investigations
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Governs the processing and handling of personal data during the tender process and subsequent contract execution
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Provides for payment terms and interest on late payments in commercial transactions
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Sets environmental obligations and standards that may need to be considered in tender specifications
Climate Change Act 2008: Establishes framework for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, which may affect tender requirements and specifications
TUPE Regulations 2006: Protects employees' rights when business ownership changes, potentially relevant in service contract tenders
Equality Act 2010: Ensures non-discrimination and equality in tender processes and subsequent contract execution
Local Government Act 1999: Requires local authorities to secure best value in procurement and contracting processes
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Governs contracts for the sale of goods, potentially relevant depending on tender subject matter
