TITLE II

RULES ON PUBLIC CONTRACTS
CHAPTER VI

Rules on advertising and transparency
Section 2

Time limits

Open procedures: Specifications, additional documents and information
Article 39
1
In open procedures, where contracting authorities do not offer unrestricted and full direct access by electronic means in accordance with Article 38(6) to the specifications and any supporting documents, the specifications and supplementary documents shall be sent to economic operators within six days of receipt of the request to participate, provided that the request was made in good time before the deadline for the submission of tenders.
2
Provided that it has been requested in good time, additional information relating to the specifications and any supporting documents shall be supplied by the contracting authorities or competent departments not later than six days before the deadline fixed for the receipt of tenders.