Article 7 Rules of Nationality and Origin

7.1 Participation in procurement procedures referred to in Article 6 of this Annex is open on equal terms to all natural and legal persons effectively established in countries eligible under the applicable legislation of the Parties.

7.2 All supplies purchased under a procurement contract referred to in Article 6 of this Annex shall originate from an eligible country in accordance with paragraph 7.1 of this Article, except when the cost of these supplies is below EUR 100 000. In this case, supplies may originate from any country.

7.3 National preferences are prohibited, except for contracts with a value not exceeding EUR 20 000 in order to promote local capacities, markets and purchases. Failure to comply with this principle shall render the related expenditure ineligible.