Northern Irish Court of Appeal dismisses appeal from High Court, and affirms refusal of judicial review of public procurement contract.
Judicial review - application for leave - award by Department of Regional Development of contracts for supply and delivery of traffic signs - Public Contracts Regulations 2006 - decision of High Court (Weatherup J) to set aside awards of three contracts, but subsequent refusal of leave in respect of other contracts - complaints of discrimination and bias - complaints relating to price / quality split - allegations of error - finality of litigation - res judicata - issue estoppel.