28The referring court adds that that interpretation is consistent with one of the objectives of Directive 92/50, which is to harmonise the rules for awarding contracts with those relating to works and supply contracts. In that respect, it notes that both Council Directive 71/305/EEC of 26 July 1971 concerning the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts (OJ 1971 L 185, p. 5), as amended by Council Directive 89/440/EEC of 18 July 1989 (OJ 1989 L 210, p. 1), and Council Directive 93/36/EEC of 14 June 1993 coordinating procedures for the award of public supply contracts (OJ 1993 L 199, p. 1), require contracting authorities to ensure genuine competition, including in negotiated procedures.
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