Article 2
1. The expenditure referred to in Article 1 shall be reimbursed to Italy by the Commission on presentation of the following supporting documents: - the purchase invoices or certified copies thereof, - a declaration from the Italian authorities to the effect that they have complied with Community provisions relating to the award of public contracts, - the identity of the service responsible for the purchase and the inventory numbers assigned to the equipment, - confirmation that the transmission links are operational. 2. The supporting documents referred to in paragraph 1 shall be forwarded by the Italian authorities by 1 July 1996 at the latest. 3. The reimbursements referred to in paragraph 1 shall cover expenditure exclusive of VAT.