Derogations. 1. In exceptional duly substantiated circumstances, natural or legal persons from third countries not eligible under Article 20 may be authorised to participate in procedures for the awarding of procurement contracts or grants financed by the Community at the justified request of the ACP States concerned. The ACP States concerned shall, on each occasion, provide the Commission with the information needed to decide on such derogation, with particular attention being given to: (a) the geographical location of the ACP State concerned; (b) the competitiveness of contractors, suppliers and consultants from the Member States and the ACP States; (c) the need to avoid excessive increases in the cost of performance of the contract; (d) transport difficulties or delays due to delivery times or other similar problems; (e) technology that is the most appropriate and best suited to local conditions; (f) cases of extreme urgency; (g) the availability of products and services in the relevant markets. 2. In the case of projects financed from the Investment Facility, the procurement rules of the Bank shall apply."; (t) Article 24 shall be replaced by the following:
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Derogations. 1. In exceptional duly substantiated circumstances, natural or legal persons from third countries not eligible under Article 20 may be authorised to participate in procedures for the awarding of procurement contracts or grants financed by the Community at the justified request of the ACP States concerned. The ACP States concerned shall, on each occasion, provide the Commission with the information needed to decide on such derogation, with particular attention being given to:
(a) the geographical location of the ACP State concerned;
(b) the competitiveness of contractors, suppliers and consultants from the Member States and the ACP States;
(c) the need to avoid excessive increases in the cost of performance of the contract;
(d) transport difficulties or delays due to delivery times or other similar problems;
(e) technology that is the most appropriate and best suited to local conditions;
(f) cases of extreme urgency;
(g) the availability of products and services in the relevant markets.
2. In the case of projects financed from the Investment Facility, the procurement rules of the Bank shall apply.";
(t) Article 24 shall be replaced by the following:
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Sources: Partnership Agreement