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Committee on Government Procurement  Original: English  
 
PROPOSED MODIFICATIO NS TO APPENDIX I OF ARMENIA UNDER THE (1 994) 
AGREEMENT ON GOVERNM ENT PROCUREMENT  
COMMUNICATION FROM ARMENIA  PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XXIV:6( a)1 OF THE GPA  (1994)  
The f ollowing communication, dated 1 March 2017 , is being circulated at the re quest of the 
Delegation of Armenia . 
 
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1. Pursuant to Article XXIV, paragraph 6(a) of the 1994 Agreement on Government 
Procurement  (hereinafter "the 1994 Agreement "), the Government of  the Republic of  Armenia  
hereby notifies the Committee on G overnment Procuremen t of the following modifications  relating 
to Armenia's Annex  1 and Annex 2  to Appendix I to the Agreement . 
2. Attachment A shows (in bold, strikeout and/or  underlining) the proposed modification s to 
the corresponding pages of Annex 1 (page s 1/4, 2/4 and 3/4 ) and Annex 2  (pages  1/2 and 2/2 ) of 
Appendix I  of the 1994 Agreement . Attachment B indicate s how these pages of Annex 1 and Annex 
2 of Appendix I  would appear after the proposed modification s have been made.2 
                                                
1 Article XXIV:6(a) of the 1994 GPA reads as follows: Rectifications  or Modifications  (a) Rectifications, 
transfers of an entity from one Annex to another or, in exceptional cases, other modifications relating 
to Appendices  I through IV shall be notified to the Committee, along with information as to the like ly 
consequences of the change for the mutually agreed coverage provided in this Agreement. If the rectifications, 
transfers or other modifications are of a purely formal or minor nature, they shall become effective provided 
there is no objection within 30 days. In other cases, the Chairman of the Committee shall promptly convene a 
meeting of the Committee. The Committee shall consider the proposal and any claim for compensatory 
adjustments, with a view to maintaining a balance of rights and obligations and a comparable level of mutually 
agreed coverage provided in this Agreement prior to such notification. In the event of agreement not being 
reached, the matter may be pursued in accordance with the provisions contained in Article  XXII. 
2 Attachments A , and B  are in English only.  GPA/MOD/ARM/2  
 
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APPENDIX I  ARMENIA  ANNEX 1  Page 1 /4 
 
15 September 2011 (WT/Let/821)  ATTACHMENT A  
REPUBLIC OF AR MENIA  
(Authentic in the English Language)  
ANNEX 1  
Central Authorities which Procure in Accordance  
 with the Procedures of this Agreement  
 
 
Thresholds : 
 
Goods          SDR 130,000  
 
Services (specified in Annex 4)      SDR 130,000  
 
Construction services (speci fied in Annex 5)    SDR 5,000,000  
 
List of Entities : 
 
1. Administration  of the President of the R epublic of Armenia (RA)  
2. Administration  of the National Assembly of the RA  
3. Administration  of the Government of the RA  
4. Administration of the Constitutional Court of RA 
5. Chamber of Control of the RA  
6. Judicial Department of   the RA  
7. Office of the Public Prosecutor of the RA  
8. Special Investigation Service of the RA  
9. Office  of the Human Rights Defender of the RA  
10. Central Bank of the RA (Note 2 )  
11. Ministry of Agriculture of the R A 
12. Ministry of Defence of the RA  (Note 3)  
13. Ministry of Diaspora of the RA  
14. Ministry of  Economy Economic Development and Investments of the RA  
15. Ministry of Education and Science of the RA  
16. Ministry of Energy Infrastructures and Natural Resources of the RA  
17. Minist ry of Finance of the RA  
18. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the RA  
19. Ministry of Healthcare of the RA  
20. Ministry of Justice of the RA  
21. Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the RA  
22. Ministry of Nature Protection  of the RA  
23. Ministry of Sport   and Youth Affairs  of the  RA 
24. Ministry of Territorial Administration  and Development of the RA  
25. Ministry of Transport , and Communication  and Information Technologies of the RA  
26. Ministry of Urban Development  of the RA  
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APPENDIX I  ARMENIA  ANNEX 1  Page 2 /4 
 
15 September 2011 (WT/Let/821)  2726. Ministry of Culture  of the RA  
2827. Ministry of Emergency S ituation  of the RA  
28. Ministry  of International Economic Integration and Reforms  
29. National Security Service adjunct to the Government of the RA  (Note 3)  
30. State  Security Service  of the RA (Note 3)  
30. State Urban Development Committee adjunct to the Government of the Republic of 
Armenia  
31. State Revenue Committee  adjunct to the Government of the RA  
32. State Protection Service of the RA  
33. Investigative Committee of the RA  
3234. State Committee of the Real Estate Cadastre  adjunct to the Government  of the RA  
3335. State Nuclear Safety Regulatory Committee by the Government of the RA  
3436. State Property Management Department adjunct to the Government of the RA  
3537. General Department of Civil Aviation adjunct to the Government of the RA  
3638. Police of the RA  adjunct to the Government of the Republic of Armenia  (Note 3)  
37. Armenian Rescue Service  
3839. State Water Committee  of Water Economy of the Ministry of Energy 
Infrastructures and Natural Resources of the Republic of Armenia  
3940. State Science Committee  of the Ministry of Education and Science of the RA  
4041. Central Electoral Commission of the RA  
4142. Public Services Regulatory Commission of the RA  
4243. Social  Insurance Commission  Security State Service of the Ministry of Labour 
and Social Af fairs of the RA  
4344. State Commission for the Protection of Economic Competition of the RA  
4445. Civil Service Council of the RA  
4546. National Statistical Service of the RA  
4647. National Commission on TV and Radio of RA  
4748. Council of the Public TV an d Radio of the RA  
49. State Food Security Service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the RA  
50. State Protocol Service Agency of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the RA  
51. State Migration Service of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and 
Developm ent of the RA  
4852. Marzpetaran of Aragatsotn  
4953. Marzpetaran of Ararat  
5054. Marzpetaran of Armavir  
5155. Marzpetaran of Gegharquniq  
5256. Marzpetaran of Lory  
5357. Marzpetaran of Kotayq  
5458. Marzpetaran of Shirak  
5559. Marzpetaran of Syuniq  
5660. Marzpetaran of Vayots Dzor  
5761. Marzpetaran of Tavush  
 
 
Notes to Annex 1  
 
1. This list refers to all central government entities and subordinated organizations  covered by 
Law on Procurement  of the RA. 
 
2. Central Bank of the RA:   The Agreement does not apply to the procurement or acquisition by 
the Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia related to the sale, redemption and distribution of 
public debt, including loans and government bonds, notes and other securities.  GPA/MOD/ARM/2  
 
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APPENDIX I  ARMENIA  ANNEX 1  Page 3 /4 
 
15 September 2011 (WT/Let/821)  3. Ministry of Defence of the RA, National Security Service adjunct to the Government of the 
RA, State Security Service of the RA  and Police of the RA  adjunct to the Government  of the 
Republic of Armenia :  For these entities, the Agreement only covers the procurement of the 
following categories, su bject to Republic of Armenia determinations under paragraph 1 of Article 
III: 
 
FSC 22 Railway Equipment  
 23 Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Cycles (except buses in 2310)  
 24 Tractors  
 25 Vehicular Equipment Components  
 26 Tyres and Tubes  
 29 Engine Accessori es 
 30 Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment  
 32 Woodworking Machinery and Equipment  
 34 Metalworking Machinery  
 35 Service and Trade Equipment  
 36 Special Industry Machinery  
 37 Agricultural Machinery and Equipment  
 38 Construction, Mining, Excavating, and Highway Maintenance Equipment  
 39 Materials Handling Equipment  
 40 Rope, Cable, Chain and Fittings  
 41 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Equipment  
 42 Fire Fighting, Rescue and Safety Equipment  
 43 Pumps and Compressors  
 44 Furnace, Steam Plant, Dryin g Equipment and Nuclear Reactors  
 45 Plumbing, Heating and Sanitation Equipment  
 46 Water Purification and Sewage Treatment Equipment  
 47 Pipe, Tubing, Hose and Fittings  
 48 Valves  
 49 Maintenance and Repair Shop Equipment  
 53 Hardware and Abrasives  
 54 Prefabricated Structures and Scaffolding  
 55 Lumber, Millwork, Plywood and Veneer  
 56 Construction and Building Materials  
 61 Electric Wire, and Power and Distribution Equipment  
 62 Lighting Fixtures and Lamps  
 63 Alarm and Signal Systems  
 65 Medical, Dental , and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies  
 66 Instruments and Laboratory Equipment  
 67 Photographic Equipment  
 68 Chemicals and Chemical Products  
 69 Training Aids and Devices  
 70 General Purpose ADPE, Software, Supplies and Support Equipment  
 71 Furniture  
 72 Household and Commercial Furnishings and Appliances  
 73 Food Preparation and Serving Equipment  
 74 Office Machines, Visible Record Equipment and ADP Equipment  
 75 Office Supplies and Devices  GPA/MOD/ARM/2  
 
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APPENDIX I  ARMEN IA ANNEX 2  Page 1 /2 
 
15 September 2011 (WT/Let/821)   ANNEX 2  
 
Sub-Central Authorities which Procure in Accordance with 
the Procedures of this Agreement  
 
 
Thresholds : 
 
Goods          SDR 200,000  
 
Services (specified in Annex 4)      SDR 200,000  
 
Construction services (specified in Annex 5)    SDR 5,000,000  
 
 
List of Entities : 
 
1. Following local authorities as defined by RA Law "On Administrative -Territorial Division" No. 
N-062-I HO-18 of 7 November 1995:  
 
- Municipality of Yerevan  
- Municipality of Ashtarak , 
- Municipality of Aparan  
- Municipality of Talin  
- Municipality of Artashat  
- Municipality of Ararat  
- Municipality of Masis  
- Municipality of Vedi  
- Municipality of Armavir  
- Municipality of Vagharshapat  
- Municipality of Mecamor  
- Municipality of Gavar  
- Municipality of Chambarak  
- Municipality of Martuni  
- Municipality of Sevan  
- Municipality of Vardenis  
- Municipality of Vanadzor  
- Municipality of Al averdi  
- Municipality of Akhtala  
- Municipality of Tumanyan  
- Municipality of Shamlugh  
- Municipality of Spitak  
- Municipality of Stepanavan  
- Municipality of Tashir  
- Municipality of Hrazdan  
- Municipality of Abovyan  
- Municipality of Byureghavan  
- Municipality of Eghvard  
- Municipality of Tsakhkadzor  
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APPENDIX I  ARMENIA  ANNEX 2  Page 2/2 
 
15 September 2011 (WT/Let/821)  - Municipality of Nor Hachn  
- Municipality of Charentsavan  
- Municipality of Gyumri  
- Municipality of Artik  
- Municipality of Maralik  
- Municipality of Kapan  
- Municipality of Agarak  
- Municipality of Goris  
- Municipality of Dastakert  
- Municipalit y of Megri  
- Municipality of Sisian  
- Municipality of Qajaran  
- Municipality of Eghegnadzor  
- Municipality of Jermuk  
- Municipality of Vayq  
- Municipality of Ijevan  
- Municipality of Berd  
- Municipality of Ayrum  
- Municipality of Dilijan  
- Municipality of Noyemberyan  
 
 
Note t o Annex 2  
 
 The conditions specified in the General Notes apply to this Annex.  GPA/MOD/ARM/2  
 
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APPENDIX I  ARMENIA  ANNEX 1 Page 1 /4 
 
… (WT/Let/ …) ATTACHMENT B  
REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA  
(Authentic in the English Language)  
ANNEX 1  
Central Authorities which Procure in Accordance  
 with the Procedures of this Agreement  
 
 
Thresholds : 
 
Goods          SDR 130,000  
 
Services (specified in Annex 4)      SDR 130,000  
 
Construction services (specified in Annex 5)    SDR 5,000,000  
 
List of Entities : 
 
1. Administration  of the President of the R epublic of Armenia (RA)  
2. Administration  of the National A ssembly of the RA  
3. Administration  of the Government of the RA  
4. Administration of the Constitutional Court of RA  
5. Chamber of Control of the RA  
6. Judicial Department of the RA  
7. Office of the Public Prosecutor of the RA  
8. Special Investigation Service of the RA  
9. Office of the Human Rights Defender of the RA  
10. Central Bank of the RA (Note 2 )  
11. Ministry of Agriculture of the RA  
12. Ministry of Defence of the RA  (Note 3)  
13. Ministry of Diaspora of the RA  
14. Ministry of  Economic Development and Investments of the RA  
15. Ministry of Educati on and Science of the RA  
16. Ministry of Energy Infrastructures and Natural Resources of the RA  
17. Ministry of Finance of the RA  
18. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the RA  
19. Ministry of Healthcare of the RA  
20. Ministry of Justice of the RA  
21. Ministry of Labour and Social Aff airs of the RA  
22. Ministry of Nature Protection  of the RA  
23. Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs  of the RA  
24. Ministry of Territorial Administration  and Development of the RA  
25. Ministry of Transport , Communication  and Information Technologies of the RA  GPA/MOD/ARM/2  
 
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APPENDIX I  ARMENIA  ANNEX 1  Page 2 /4 
 
… (WT/Let/ …) 26. Ministry of Culture  of the RA  
27. Ministry of Emergency Situation  of the RA  
28. Ministry  of International Economic Integration and Reforms  
29. National Security Service adjunct to the Government of the RA  (Note 3)  
30. State Urban Development Committee adjunct to th e Government of the Republic of Armenia  
31. State Revenue Committee  adjunct to the Government of the RA  
32. State Protection Service of the RA  
33. Investigative Committee of the RA  
34. State Committee of the Real Estate Cadastre  adjunct to the Government of the RA  
35. State Nuclear Safety Regulatory Committee by the Government of the RA  
36. State Property Management Department adjunct to the Government of the RA  
37. General Department of Civil Aviation adjunct to the Government of the RA  
38. Police of the R A adjunct to the Government of the Republic of Armenia  (Note 3)  
39. State Committee  of Water Economy of the Ministry of Energy Infrastructures and Natural 
Resources of the Republic of Armenia  
40. State Science Committee  of the Ministry of Education and Sci ence of the RA  
41. Central Electoral Commission of the RA  
42. Public Services Regulatory Commission of the RA  
43. Social  Security State Service of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the RA  
44. State Commission for the Protection of Economic Compe tition of the RA  
45. Civil Service Council of the RA  
46. National Statistical Service of the RA  
47. National Commission on TV and Radio of RA  
48. Council of the Public TV and Radio of the RA  
49. State Food Security Service of the Ministry of Agriculture of  the RA  
50. State Protocol Service Agency of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the RA  
51. State Migration Service of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Development of the 
RA 
52. Marzpetaran of Aragatsotn  
53. Marzpetaran of Ararat  
54. Marzpetar an of Armavir  
55. Marzpetaran of Gegharquniq  
56. Marzpetaran of Lory  
57. Marzpetaran of Kotayq  
58. Marzpetaran of Shirak  
59. Marzpetaran of Syuniq  
60. Marzpetaran of Vayots Dzor  
61. Marzpetaran of Tavush  
 
 
Notes to Annex 1  
 
1. This list refers to all centr al government entities and subordinated organizations  covered by 
Law on Procurement  of the RA. 
 
2. Central Bank of the RA:   The Agreement does not apply to the procurement or acquisition by 
the Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia related to the sale, r edemption and distribution of 
public debt, including loans and government bonds, notes and other securities.  GPA/MOD/ARM/2  
 
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APPENDIX I  ARMENIA  ANNEX 1  Page 3 /4 
 
… (WT/Let/ …) 3. Ministry of Defence of the RA, National Security Service adjunct to the Government of the 
RA and Police of the RA  adjunct to the Government of the Republic of Armenia :  For these entities, 
the Agreement only covers the procurement of the following categories, subject to Republic of 
Armenia determinations under paragraph 1 of Article III:  
 
FSC 22 Railway Equipment  
 23 Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and  Cycles (except buses in 2310)  
 24 Tractors  
 25 Vehicular Equipment Components  
 26 Tyres and Tubes  
 29 Engine Accessories  
 30 Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment  
 32 Woodworking Machinery and Equipment  
 34 Metalworking Machinery  
 35 Service and Trade E quipment  
 36 Special Industry Machinery  
 37 Agricultural Machinery and Equipment  
 38 Construction, Mining, Excavating, and Highway Maintenance Equipment  
 39 Materials Handling Equipment  
 40 Rope, Cable, Chain and Fittings  
 41 Refrigeration and Air Conditio ning Equipment  
 42 Fire Fighting, Rescue and Safety Equipment  
 43 Pumps and Compressors  
 44 Furnace, Steam Plant, Drying Equipment and Nuclear Reactors  
 45 Plumbing, Heating and Sanitation Equipment  
 46 Water Purification and Sewage Treatment Equipment  
 47 Pipe, Tubing, Hose and Fittings  
 48 Valves  
 49 Maintenance and Repair Shop Equipment  
 53 Hardware and Abrasives  
 54 Prefabricated Structures and Scaffolding  
 55 Lumber, Millwork, Plywood and Veneer  
 56 Construction and Building Materials  
 61 Electric Wire , and Power and Distribution Equipment  
 62 Lighting Fixtures and Lamps  
 63 Alarm and Signal Systems  
 65 Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies  
 66 Instruments and Laboratory Equipment  
 67 Photographic Equipment  
 68 Chemicals and Chemical Pr oducts  
 69 Training Aids and Devices  
 70 General Purpose ADPE, Software, Supplies and Support Equipment  
 71 Furniture  
 72 Household and Commercial Furnishings and Appliances  
 73 Food Preparation and Serving Equipment  
 74 Office Machines, Visible Record Equ ipment and ADP Equipment  
 75 Office Supplies and Devices  GPA/MOD/ARM/2  
 
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APPENDIX I  ARMENIA  ANNEX 2  Page 1 /2 
 
… (WT/Let/ …) ANNEX 2  
 
Sub-Central Authorities which Procure in Accordance with  
the Procedures of this Agreement  
 
 
Thresholds : 
 
Goods          SDR 200,000  
 
Services (specified in Annex 4)      SDR 200,000  
 
Construc tion services (specified in Annex 5)    SDR 5,000,000  
 
 
List of Entities : 
 
1. Following local authorities as defined by RA Law "On Administrative -Territorial Division" No. 
HO-18 of 7 November 1995:  
 
- Municipality of Yerevan  
- Municipality of Ashtarak , 
- Municipa lity of Aparan  
- Municipality of Talin  
- Municipality of Artashat  
- Municipality of Ararat  
- Municipality of Masis  
- Municipality of Vedi  
- Municipality of Armavir  
- Municipality of Vagharshapat  
- Municipality of Mecamor  
- Municipality of Gavar  
- Municipality of Chambarak  
- Municipality of Martuni  
- Municipality of Sevan  
- Municipality of Vardenis  
- Municipality of Vanadzor  
- Municipality of Alaverdi  
- Municipality of Akhtala  
- Municipality of Tumanyan  
- Municipality of Shamlugh  
- Municipality of Spitak  
- Municipality of Stepanavan  
- Municipality o f Tashir  
- Municipality of Hrazdan  
- Municipality of Abovyan  
- Municipality of Byureghavan  
- Municipality of Eghvard  
- Municipality of Tsakhkadzor  GPA/MOD/ARM/2  
 
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APPENDIX I  ARMENIA  ANNEX 2  Page 2 /2 
 
… (WT/Let/ …) - Municipality of Nor Hachn  
- Municipality of Charentsavan  
- Municipality of Gyumri  
- Municipality of Artik  
- Municipality of Ma ralik 
- Municipality of Kapan  
- Municipality of Agarak  
- Municipality of Goris  
- Municipality of Dastakert  
- Municipality of Megri  
- Municipality of Sisian  
- Municipality of Qajaran  
- Municipality of Eghegnadzor  
- Municipality of Jermuk  
- Municipality of Vayq  
- Municipality of Ijevan  
- Municipality of Berd  
- Municipality of Ayrum  
- Municipality of Dilijan  
- Municipality of Noyemberyan  
 
 
Note to Annex 2  
 
 The conditions specified in the General Notes apply to this Annex.  
 
 
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