Article 5
1. On the basis of the tenders received: - the delivery shall be awarded to the tenderer(s) whose tender(s) quote the lowest amounts; in the event of equal quotes, awards will be made by drawing lots, - or, where necessary, no award shall be made, in particular where the tenders submitted exceed the prices normally obtained on the market. 2. Within five working days following the closing date for submission of tenders, the Commission shall inform each Member State of the tenders which have been accepted and of the awards which have not been made. 3. Within seven working days following the closing date for submission of tenders, the agency referred to in Article 2 (1) shall inform all tenderers by written telecommunication of the outcome of the tendering procedure. Where an award is made, the successful tenderer shall be informed thereof immediately by written telecommunication.