154(1)In order to ensure compatibility with existing goods, a procuring entity may restrict a solicitation for submissions to a specific product without the possibility of substitution and, despite sections 152 and 153, when doing so shall use an open competitive bidding process.

154(1)In order to ensure compatibility with existing goods, a procuring entity may restrict a solicitation for submissions to a specific product without the possibility of substitution and, despite sections 152 and 153, when doing so shall use an open competitive bidding process.

154(2)If an international trade agreement applies to the procurement of a good, a procuring entity may procure under subsection (1) only if the estimated value of the good or service is no greater than 355,000 SDRs.

154(1)In order to ensure compatibility with existing goods, a procuring entity may restrict a solicitation for submissions to a specific product without the possibility of substitution and, despite sections 152 and 153, when doing so shall use an open competitive bidding process.

154(2)If an international trade agreement applies to the procurement of a good, a procuring entity may procure under subsection (1) only if the estimated value of the good or service is no greater than 355,000 SDRs.