(1) The procuring entity may invite expressions of interest from private sector investors to ascertain the level of market interest and determine whether a private party has the financial and technical capability to implement the project.
(2) An expression of interest must —
(a) be published in national, regional, and international platforms relevant to the sector;
(b) provide an overview of the project scope and guidelines for the submission requirements and criteria for assessing the qualification of a tenderer.
(3) An expression of interest may commence together with the preparation of the public-private partnership transaction document.