The sub-period during which tenders may be submitted in response to the first partial invitation to tender shall begin on 17 February 2012 and shall end on 21 February 2012 at 11:00 Brussels time.

The sub-period during which tenders may be submitted in response to the second partial invitation to tender shall begin on the first working day following the end of the preceding sub-period and shall end on 1 March 2012 at 11:00 Brussels time.

Tenders shall relate to a storage period of 150 days.

Each tender shall cover a minimum quantity of at least 50 tonnes.

Where an operator takes part in a tendering procedure for more than one category of oil or for vats located at different addresses, it shall submit a separate tender in each case.

Tenders may be lodged only in Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Cyprus, Malta, Portugal and Slovenia.