Article 3
1. On the basis of the tenders received, the Commission shall decide in respect of each lot, not later than four working days following the closing date for the submission of tenders, to fix a maximum amount for the supply or to take no action in respect of tenders, in particular where the prices quoted are higher than those normally applying on the market. Where a maximum amount is fixed for a lot, the supply shall be awarded to the tenderer who submits a lower or equal price for that lot. 2. For the purposes of comparing tenders only, the accession compensatory amounts shall be taken into account for products manufactured in the new Member States. 3. Within three working days following the date on which the Member States are notified of the Commission's decision, the intervention agency concerned shall inform all tenderers of that decision by registered letter, telex or other form of written telecommunication.