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Dr Sharon Fitzgerald

DLA Piper
Sharon is a partner within DLA Piper Scotland's Finance and Projects group who advises on major infrastructure projects, PFI/PPP projects and commercial contracts. Sharon has a particular specialism in transport projects. She also has extensive experience of various aspects of public procurement law (public contracts and utilities) and has advised a number of regulated bodies.
Sharon has a wide variety of construction experience, including drafting and negotiating consultants' appointments and warranties, standard sub-contract terms and conditions, and standard form and bespoke building contracts.
Sharon has advised in respect of a number of successfully closed projects such as:

  • The procurement of the Forth Replacement Crossing (acting for the Scottish Government)
  • The procurement of residual waste services for City of Glasgow Council (acting for the Council), and
  • The procurement of ferry services for the Northern Isles (acting for the successful bidder).
Legal 500 2011 comments that Sharon "offers first-class advice on procurement-related matters".

Practice Areas

Panels

  • Case Analysis Panel
  • Other Publications
  • Q&A Panel

Qualification

  • Admitted as a Solicitor with the Law Society of Scotland

2 Contributions by Sharon Fitzgerald

Excluding bidders in public procurement: mandatory and discretionary grounds, self-cleaning, exceptions and duration under PCR 2015, with Procurement Act 2023 reforms (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)
PRACTICE NOTES
Excluding bidders in public procurement: mandatory and discretionary grounds, self-cleaning, exceptions and duration under PCR 2015, with Procurement Act 2023 reforms (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)
FORTHCOMING CHANGE: On 24 February 2025, the core provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023) take effect. Procurements started on or after that date must proceed under PA 2023, while those initiated under earlier legislation must continue to be delivered and administered in line with that regime: Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 Concession Regulations 2016 Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 See Practice Note: Introduction to the Procurement Act 2023. PCR 2015 as assimilated law PCR 2015 are EU-derived domestic legislation and therefore form assimilated law under sections 2 and 6 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018. For practical guidance on the status and interpretation of assimilated law, see Practice Note: Assimilated law. FORTHCOMING CHANGE: From 24 February 2025, Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 015 replaces PPN 10/23 with updated guidance on how to consider suppliers’ payment approaches when procuring major government contracts under PA 2023. From 1 October 2025, PPN 018 replaces PPN 015, reducing the average payment days threshold suppliers must meet to demonstrate they have effective payment systems in place to ensure the reliability of their supply chains. See: ...
Public Law
Public procurement selection under PCR 2015: financial and technical criteria, SQ/ESPD evidence, PPNs, reliance on other entities, shortlisting and clarifications; forthcoming Procurement Act 2023 changes
PRACTICE NOTES
Public procurement selection under PCR 2015: financial and technical criteria, SQ/ESPD evidence, PPNs, reliance on other entities, shortlisting and clarifications; forthcoming Procurement Act 2023 changes
FORTHCOMING CHANGE: On 24 February 2025, the principal provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023) take effect. Procurements started on or after that date must be conducted under PA 2023, while those initiated under earlier legislation must continue to be run and managed in accordance with those regimes: Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 Concession Regulations 2016 Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 See Practice Note: Introduction to the Procurement Act 2023. PCR 2015 as assimilated law PCR 2015 are EU-derived domestic legislation and therefore constitute assimilated law under sections 2 and 6 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018. For practical guidance on the status and interpretation of assimilated law, see Practice Note: Assimilated law. FORTHCOMING CHANGE: From 24 February 2025, Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 015 supersedes PPN 10/23, providing updated guidance on how to assess suppliers’ payment approaches when procuring major government contracts under PA 2023. From 1 October 2025, PPN 018 replaces PPN 015, reducing the average payment days threshold suppliers must achieve to demonstrate they have effective payment systems in place to ensure the reliability of their supply chains. See:...
Public Law
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