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  "node_id": "uk-defence-security-public-contracts-regulations-2011",
  "title": "United Kingdom Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (SI 2011/1848)",
  "domain": "Public Sector & Government Procurement",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "last_updated": "2026-06-07",
  "bluf": "The Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (Statutory Instrument 2011/1848) implement EU Directive 2009/81/EC into UK law and govern award of defence and sensitive security contracts by UK contracting authorities. The 65-regulation instrument is structured in 10 Parts: Part 1 establishes general scope and definitions including the general exclusions in Regulation 7; Part 2 covers technical specifications; Part 3 governs award procedures (restricted, negotiated, competitive dialogue, framework agreements); Part 4 governs selection and rejection criteria for economic operators; Part 5 covers contract award criteria, notifications and the mandatory standstill period; Part 6 imposes obligations on taxes, environment, employment, security of information and security of supply; Part 7 sets sub-contracting rules; Part 8 covers statistical reporting and publication of notices; Part 9 provides remedies including declarations of ineffectiveness and standstill periods; Part 10 contains consequential amendments and transitional provisions. Thresholds in Regulation 9 trigger application.",
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    "_note": "Full crosswalk values included in vault response"
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  "dependencies": [
    "eu-public-procurement-construction-directive",
    "uk-procurement-act-2023",
    "us-cmmc-2-0-defence-contractors-levels"
  ],
  "primary_citations_count": 10
}