Article 7
1. On the basis of tenders notified, the Commission shall, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 195 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, decide to fix a maximum export refund or, where applicable, a minimum export tax or to take no further action in respect of the invitation to tender. 2. Where a maximum export refund is fixed, the contract shall be awarded to the tenderer or tenderers whose bids are equal to or lower than the maximum refund, as well as to the tenderer or tenderers whose bid relates to an export tax. Where a minimum export tax is fixed, the contract shall be awarded to the tenderer or tenderers whose bids are equal to or higher than the minimum tax. 3. The competent departments of the Member States concerned shall notify all tenderers in writing of the outcome of their tenders as soon as the Commission has taken a decision.