utilities contract regulation
Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016: 11 key changes. The Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (âUCRsâ) will come into effect on 18 April 2016, implementing the provisions of the new EU Utilities Directive (2014/25/EU). The UCRs usher in a number of significant changes that are intended to speed up, reduce cost and bolster flexibility in procurement procedures.