5. — Council Directive 90/531/EEC of 17 September 1990 on the procurement procedures…

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Council Directive 90/531/EEC of 17 September 1990 on the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors · European Union

Technical specifications which mention goods of a specific make or source or of a particular process, and which have the effect of favouring or eliminating certain undertakings, shall not be used unless such specifications are indispensable for the subject of the contract. In particular, the indication of trade marks, patents, types, or specific origin or production shall be prohibited; however, such an indication accompanied by the words or equivalent shall be authorized where the subject of the contract cannot otherwise be described by specifications ENGMS 32-46theo10-13Thomas which are sufficiently precise and fully intelligible to all concerned.

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