Article 2
For a procurement of a value not reaching the threshold for publication but exceeding one tenth of such threshold, an entity may use one of the following methods to invite the tender:
1. where any of the circumstances provided for in subparagraphs 1 to 15 of paragraph 1 of Article 22 of the Act exists, an entity may apply limited tendering procedures;
2. where the circumstance provided for in subparagraph 16 of paragraph 1 of Article 22 of the Act exists, an entity may apply limited tendering procedures and the requirement of prior approval from the responsible entity is waived, provided that  the due cause for restricted tendering or single tendering for each specific procurement case are reported by the requiring, using or procuring unit and approved by the head of the entity or the personnel authorized by the head; or
3. where an entity publishes a solicitation notice on the information network of the responsible entity or on the Government Procurement Gazette pursuant to Article 49 of the Act with a view to obtaining offers or proposals in writing from at least three suppliers so as to select appropriate supplier(s) for restricted tendering or single tendering.
The superior entity may, based upon actual needs, prescribe more strict regulations or authorization on the proceedings conducted by the procuring entities, pursuant to subparagraph 2 of the preceding paragraph.
Under the circumstances provided for in subparagraph 3 of paragraph 1, an entity may specify the time and place for tender opening in the notice or tender documentation, evaluate the tenders upon the opening of tenders and directly proceed with the award of contract.