Article 6
1. In open procedures, the time limit for the receipt of tenders fixed by the contracting authorities shall be not less than 42 days from the date of dispatch of the notice to the bodies competent to publish such notice. 2. In restricted procedures, the time limit for the receipt of applications to be invited to tender fixed by the contracting authorities shall be not less than 42 days from the date of dispatch of the notice to the bodies competent to publish such notice. 3. The bodies competent to publish the notices referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall do so not later than 12 days after the date of dispatch of the said notices. 4. In restricted procedures, the time limit for the receipt of tenders fixed by the contracting authorities shall not be less than 30 days from the date of dispatch of the written invitation.