A- The provisions in this Manual shall be applied as of the date specified in the Cabinit Resolution.
B- The provisions in this Manual shall be applied on all processes classified under the PPP contracts outlined in this Manual, except for the following:
1- The outsourcing of Minor services or operations e.g. guard and security services, cleanness, experts and consultants, employees necessary to support some functions, computer maintenance services, programing and improving systems and applications, accounting services, collecting fees and other simple services.
2- Franchising contracts.
3- Military or security nature procurement contracts
C- In case conflict arise between the provisions of this Manual, or the implementation of the PPP contract and any other law applicable in the State, the provisions of the Federal Law or the Federal Decree-Law shall prevail. The contraction may be completed only after obtaining a formal exception or removing the conflict.
D- The competent authority in the Federal Entity or its delegate shall apply and control the application of the guiding procedures stipulated in this Manual when planning to implement major strategic projects under PPP.
E- In case of a dispute concerning the interpretation or application of any of the guidelines or procedures included in herein, the Ministry shall be consulted.
F- The internal audit regulatory units in each Federal Entity and State Audit Institution shall be responsible for ensuring the Federal Entities' adherence to apply the guidelines and principles approved in this Manual, monitoring any infringements or breaches and providing recommendations to support the internal control and monitoring systems on the implementation of projects under the PPP contracts with the private sector.