Discriminating choice
13 September 2012
Choosing a contractor on the grounds of nationality is contrary to domestic and European legislation, as the House of Commons found recently. Brian Clark and Steven Norris explain
Harmon CFEM Facades (UK) Ltd v the corporate officer of the House of Commons
The High Court decision in Harmon (October 1999) considered whether, in the context of the procurement of public works contracts, UK contracting authorities should adopt a “buy British” policy. The case demonstrates that, under both European and domestic law, the procurer is placed...