ELIGIBILITY FOR CONTRACTS. The nationality rule Participation in tender procedures managed by the beneficiary(ies) is open on equal terms to all natural who are nationals of and legal persons (participating either individually or in grouping-consortium- of tenderers) effectively established in a Member State or a country, territory or region mentioned as eligible by the relevant regulation/basic act governing the eligibility rules for the grant as per Annex A2a to the practical guide. Tenderers must state their nationality in their tenders and provide the usual proof of nationality under their national legislation. This rule does not apply to the experts proposed under service tenders financed by the grant. The rule of origin If the basic act or the other instruments applicable to the programme under which the grant is financed (namely for grants financed by a basic act under the Multiannual Financial Framework for the years 2014-2020) contain rules of origin for supplies acquired by the beneficiary in the context of the grant1, the tenderer must be requested to state the origin2 of the supplies, and the selected contractor will always have to prove the origin of the supplies. For equipment and vehicles of a unit cost on purchase of more than EUR 5 000, contractors must present proof of origin to the beneficiary(ies) at the latest when the first invoice is presented. The certificate of origin must be made out by the competent authorities of the country of origin of the supplies and must comply with the rules laid down by the relevant Union legislation. Failure to comply with this condition may result in the termination of the contract and/or suspension of payment. Where supplies may originate from any country, no certificate of origin needs to be submitted. Likewise, for grants financed by a basic act under the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021-2027, supplies may originate in any country and no certificate of origin needs to be submitted. Exceptions to the rules on nationality and origin Where an agreement on widening the market for procurement of goods, works or services applies, access must also be open to nationals and goods originating from other countries under the conditions laid down in that agreement. In addition, in duly substantiated exceptional cases foreseen by the applicable regulations, in order to give access to nationals or goods originating from countries other than those referred to in Sections 2.1 and 2.2, a prior authorisation by the European Com...
ELIGIBILITY FOR CONTRACTS. 2.1 Rules of nationality and origin In all cases, the rules of nationality and origin set forth in Article 10 of the Agreement shall apply.
ELIGIBILITY FOR CONTRACTS. 2.1. The nationality/domicile rule Participation in tender procedures managed by the beneficiary(ies) is open on equal terms to all natural persons and legal persons irrespective of origin.
ELIGIBILITY FOR CONTRACTS
