Article 3
1. On the basis of the tenders received, the Commission may decide: - not to proceed with the award, or - to award it on the bais of the price offered and the other elements of the offer which present the best guarantee of delivery in good technical and hygienic conditions and within the prescribed deadlines. 2. As soon as possible after the adoption of the Decision taken in accordance with paragraph 1, the Commission shall inform all tenderers, by written telecommunication if necessary, of the outcome of their participation in the tendering procedure, and shall notify the successful tenderers of the supply which has been awarded to them. 3. The Commission shall inform the intervention agencies concerned of the results of the tender.