1.On publication of a contract notice, all interested suppliers may request the invitation to tender if not made available by electronic means. The ECB shall provide the invitation to tender within 6 days of receipt of the request, provided that the request was made in good time before the time limit for the submission of tenders.
2.Interested suppliers shall submit their tender within the time limit set by the ECB and include all documentation requested by the ECB.
3.The ECB shall award the contract to the tenderer whose tender best meets the award criteria set out in the contract notice or invitation to tender.