London Exhibition Halls' Electrical Contracting Ordinance of 1995
In a move aimed at promoting competition and fairness, a new order under the Fair Trading Act 1973 has been issued, regulating the selection of electrical contractors for exhibition halls in Greater London.
The order applies to linked owners and exhibitors of exhibition halls with more than 2,500 square metres of exhibition space. Notable buildings under this order include the Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach Foundation's Villa Hรผgel in Essen, where cultural events and exhibitions like the Historical Krupp Exhibition are held, and the owners of the Technik Museum Speyer, which manages former military buildings now used as museum facilities with exhibitions related to technology and aviation.
The order prohibits owners of such exhibition halls from requiring exhibitors to use specific electrical contractors. However, it does not restrict the ability of exhibitors to negotiate contracts with electrical contractors. For linked owners and exhibitors, the selection of electrical contractors must be done competitively.
The order does not specify a particular method for conducting competitive selection of electrical contractors. It merely enforces the competitive process, leaving the details to the discretion of the parties involved.
The order does not restrict the ability of exhibitors to choose their own electrical contractors, but it does regulate the decision-making process for linked owners. It also does not apply to exhibition halls with less than 2,500 square metres of exhibition space.
The order was issued under the monopoly provisions of the Fair Trading Act 1973. It is important to note that the prohibition is enforced unless there is an objective justification. The order does not regulate the selection of other contractors or service providers for exhibition halls in Greater London.
The Fair Trading Act 1973 order aims to ensure fair competition in the selection of electrical contractors for exhibition halls in Greater London, thereby promoting a level playing field for all parties involved. It is a step towards fostering a more competitive and transparent market in the exhibition industry.
