ORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL  
DEL COMERCIO  GPA/105 
7 de diciembre de 2010 
 
 (10-6567) 
Comité de Contratación Pública  
  
 
ADHESIÓN DE LA REPÚBLICA DE ARMENIA AL  
ACUERDO SOBRE CONTRATACIÓN PÚBLICA 
Decisión del Comité de 7 de diciembre de 2010
 
El Comité de Contratación Pública, 
 Teniendo en cuenta el párrafo 2 del artículo XXIV del Ac uerdo sobre Contratación Pública; 
 Considerando la solicitud de adhesión al Acuerdo so bre Contratación Pública presentada por 
Armenia, que figura en el docum ento GPA/ACC/ARM/1 de 4 de sep tiembre de 2009, y las consultas 
celebradas a tal efecto con las Partes en el Acuerdo sobre Contratación Pública; 
 Recordando  la prescripción establecida en el párrafo 5 a) del artículo XXIV del Acuerdo 
sobre Contratación Pública de que cada gobierno que acepte el Acuerdo o se adhiera a él se asegurará 
de que, a más tardar en la fecha en que el Acuerd o entre en vigor para él, sus leyes, reglamentos y 
procedimientos administrativos, así como las nor mas, procedimientos y prácticas que apliquen las 
entidades que figuran en su lista anexa al Acuer do, estén en conformidad con las disposiciones 
del mismo; 
 Considerando  la información acerca de la legislac ión nacional sobre contratación pública 
prevista por Armenia, que se expone en el documento GPA/ACC/ARM/11, de 8 de noviembre 
de 2010, así como la intención manifestada por  Armenia de adoptar esta legislación y ponerla 
en vigor; 
 Tomando nota  asimismo de que, de conformidad con el  artículo 6 de la Constitución de la 
República de Armenia, los tratados internacionales fo rman parte integrante del ordenamiento jurídico 
de Armenia.  Si en un tratado internacional ratificado se establecen normas distintas de las 
establecidas en las leyes, prevalecerán las normas del tratado.  Dado que el Acuerdo sobre 
Contratación Pública es un acuerdo internacional que Armenia ratificará, formará parte integrante del ordenamiento jurídico de Armenia.  En caso de que  en el Acuerdo se establezcan normas distintas de 
las previstas en las leyes, en particular la "Ley de Contratación Pública" de Armenia, prevalecerán las 
normas del Acuerdo. 
 Decide lo siguiente: 
1. De conformidad con las disposiciones del párrafo 2 del artículo XXIV del Acuerdo sobre 
Contratación Pública, Armenia podrá adherirse al Acuerdo en las condiciones que se adjuntan a la 
presente decisión y siempre que, antes de que Armenia deposite su instrumento de adhesión, 
 a) Armenia adopte y ponga en vigor una legislación que esté en conformidad con las 
disposiciones del Acuerdo sobre Contratación Pública, como exige el párrafo 5 a) del 
artículo XXIV de dicho Acuerdo; GPA/105 
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   b) tras la adopción de la legislación mencionada supra , Armenia presente, para su 
examen por el Comité de Contratación Pública, dicha legislación junto con información relativa a su entrada en vigor;  y 
 c) el Comité, después de haber examina do la legislación y la información conexa 
presentadas por Armenia, confirme que Armenia ha cumplido los términos y 
condiciones de la adhesión y que, por lo tanto, puede depositar su instrumento 
de adhesión. 
2. El Acuerdo sobre Contratación Pública entrará en vigor para Armenia el trigésimo día 
siguiente a la fecha de depósito ante el Director General de su instrumento de adhesión, en que se 
reproducirán las condiciones adjuntas a la presente decisión y se confirmará que Armenia ha adoptado 
y puesto en vigor la legislación a que se hace referencia en el párrafo 1. 
3. Armenia podrá depositar su instrumento de adhesi ón en un plazo de tres meses a partir de la 
fecha en que el Comité haya confirmado que Armenia ha cumplido los términos y condiciones de la adhesión, como se especifica en el párrafo 1 c), o a más tardar en la fecha posterior que pueda decidir el Comité. 
4. Tras la adhesión de Armenia, las condiciones adjuntas a su instrumento de adhesión pasarán a 
ser parte integrante del Acuerdo sobre Contra tación Pública como Apéndices, Anexos y notas 
correspondientes a Armenia.  GPA/105 
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ATTACHMENT* 
TERMS OF ACCESSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA 
APPENDIX I 
REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA 
(Authentic in the English Language) 
ANNEX 1 
Central Authorities which Procure in Accor dance 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 Republic 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 RA 
12. Ministry of Defence of the RA (Note 3) 
13. Ministry of Diaspora of the RA 
14. Ministry of Economy of the RA 
15. Ministry of Education and Science of the RA 
16. Ministry of Energy 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 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 of the RA 
25. Ministry of Transport and Communication of the RA 
                                                      
* En inglés solamente. GPA/105 
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  26. Ministry of Urban Development of the RA 
27. Ministry of Culture of the RA 
28. Ministry of Emergency Situation of the RA 
29. National Security Service of the RA (Note 3) 
30. State Security Service of the RA (Note 3) 
31. State Revenue Committee of the RA 
32. State Committee of the Real Estate Cadastre of the RA 
33. State Nuclear Safety Regulatory Committee by the Government of the RA 
34. State Property Management Department of the RA 
35. General Department of Aviation of the RA 
36. Police of the RA (Note 3) 
37. Armenian Rescue Service 
38. State Water Committee 
39. State Science Committee 
40. Central Electoral Commission of the RA 
41. Public Services Regulatory Commission of the RA 
42. Social Insurance Commission of the RA   
43. State Commission for the Protection of Economic Competition of the RA 
44. Civil Service Council of the RA 
45. National Statistical Service of the RA 
46. National Commission on TV and Radio of RA 
47. Council of the Public TV and Radio of the RA 
48. Marzpetaran of Aragatsotn 
49. Marzpetaran of Ararat 
50. Marzpetaran of Armavir 
51. Marzpetaran of Gegharquniq 
52. Marzpetaran of Lory 
53. Marzpetaran of Kotayq 
54. Marzpetaran of Shirak 
55. Marzpetaran of Syuniq 
56. Marzpetaran of Vayots Dzor 
57. 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 governme nt bonds, notes and other securities. 
3. Ministry of Defence of the RA, National Secur ity Service of the RA, State Security Service of 
the RA and Police of the RA:  For these entities, th e Agreement only covers the procurement of the 
following categories, subject to Republic of Armeni a determinations under paragraph 1 of Article III: 
FSC 22 Railway Equipment 
 23 Motor Vehicles, Tr ailers, and Cycles (except buses in 2310) 
 24 Tractors 
 25 Vehicular Equipment Components  26 Tyres and Tubes  29 Engine Accessories  GPA/105 
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   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, Drying Equipment and Nuclear Reactors 
 45 Plumbing, Heating and Sanitation Equipment  46 Water Purification and Se wage 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 E quipment 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  76 Books, Maps and Other Publications 
 77 Musical Instruments, Phonographs, and Home Type Radios 
 78 Recreational and Athletic Equipment   79 Cleaning Equipment and Supplies  80 Brushes, Paints, Sealers and Adhesives 
 81 Containers, Packaging and Packing Supplies  85 Toiletries 
 87 Agricultural Supplies 
 88 Live Animals  91 Fuels, Lubricants, Oils and Waxes  93 Non-metallic Fabr icated Materials 
 94 Non-metallic Crude Materials 
 96 Ores, Minerals and their Primary Products 
 99 Miscellaneous 
4. The conditions specified in the Ge neral Notes apply to this Annex. GPA/105 
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  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 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 Alaverdi 
- Municipality of Akhtala 
- Municipality of Tumanyan 
- Municipality of Spitak 
- Municipality of Stepanavan 
- Municipality of Tashir 
- Municipality of Hrazdan 
- Municipality of Abovyan 
- Municipality of Byureghavan 
- Municipality of Eghvard 
- Municipality of Tsakhkadzor 
- Municipality of Nor Hachn 
- Municipality of Charentsavan 
- Municipality of Gyumri 
- Municipality of Artik 
- Municipality of Maralik 
- Municipality of Kapan  GPA/105 
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  - 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 Dilijan 
- Municipality of Noyemberyan 
Note to Annex 2  
 The conditions specified in the Ge neral Notes apply to this Annex. GPA/105 
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ANNEX 3 
All Other Entities which Procure in Accordance with 
the Procedures of this Agreement 
Thresholds : 
Goods         SDR 400,000 
Services (specified in Annex 4)      SDR 400,000 
Construction services (specified in Annex 5)    SDR 5,000,000 
 All legal persons (authorities, establishmen ts and foundations) governed by public law, 
particularly: 
 1. State or community non-commercial (non-profit) organizations. 
 2. Commercial organizations with over fi fty percent of government or community 
shareholding. 
 3. Public services, including utilities sector companies, whose procurement is covered 
by Law on Procurement. 
Notes to Annex 3  
1. This list of legal persons gove rned by public law shall be published in Procurement official 
electronic bulletin:  http://www.procurement.am
 
2. The conditions specified in the Ge neral Notes apply to this Annex.  GPA/105 
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ANNEX 4 
Services 
 Universal List of Services is including all services as contained in document 
MTN.GNS/W/120. 
Note to Annex 4  
 The conditions specified in the Ge neral Notes apply to this Annex. GPA/105 
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ANNEX 5 
Construction Services 
 A construction services contract is a contract which has as its objective the realization by 
whatever means of a civil or bu ilding works, in the sense of Division 51 of the Central Product 
Classification. 
Threshold : 
 SDR 5,000,000 for Annexes 1, 2 and 3. List of construction services offered : 
 All services listed under Division 51. 
Note to Annex 5  
 The conditions specified in the Ge neral Notes apply to this Annex.  GPA/105 
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GENERAL NOTES 
1. Armenia will not extend the benefits of this Agreement to any contract: 
 (a) awarded under an international agreemen t and intended for the joint implementation 
or exploitation of a project by the signatory States; 
 (b) awarded under an international agreemen t relating to the stationing of troops; 
 (c) funded wholly or in part by or aw arded under the particular procedure of an 
international organization, where the applicab le procedure would be inconsistent with 
the Agreement. 
2. This Agreement shall not apply to procurements  of agriculture products made in furtherance 
of agriculture support programme and human feeding programmes. 
3. This Agreement shall not a pply to goods and services procured  with a view to commercial 
sale or resale, or for use in the production of goods or provision of services for commercial sale or resale, provided that the contracting authority enjo ys no special or exclusive right to sell and other 
entities are free to sell it under the same conditions as the contracting entity. 
4. This Agreement shall not apply to the ac quisition of land, existing buildings or other 
immoveable property or concerning rights thereon.
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APÉNDICE II 
MEDIOS UTILIZADOS POR LAS PARTES PARA LA PUBLICACIÓN DE LOS 
 ANUNCIOS DE LOS CONTRATOS PREVISTOS - PÁRRAFO 1 DEL  
ARTÍCULO IX - Y LOS ANUNCIOS DE LAS ADJUDICACIONES -  
PÁRRAFO 1 DEL ARTÍCULO XVIII 
Boletín electrónico oficial de la contratación pública: 
http://www.procurement.am
 
APÉNDICE III 
MEDIOS UTILIZADOS POR LAS PARTES PARA LA PUBLICACIÓN ANUAL  
DE INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LAS LISTAS PERMANENTES DE  
PROVEEDORES CALIFICADOS EN CASO DE LICITACIONES  
SELECTIVAS - PÁRRAFO 9 DEL ARTÍCULO IX 
Boletín electrónico oficial de la contratación pública: 
http://www.procurement.am  
APÉNDICE IV 
MEDIOS UTILIZADOS OR LAS PARTES PARA LA PUBLICACIÓN DE LEYES, 
REGLAMENTOS, DECISIONES JUDICIALES Y RESOLUCIONES  
ADMINISTRATIVAS DE APLICACIÓN GENERAL, ASÍ COMO  
DE LOS PROCEDIMIENTOS PARA LA ADJUDICACIÓN DE  
LOS CONTRATOS PÚBLICOS COMPRENDIDOS EN EL  
ÁMBITO DEL PRESENTE ACUERDO - 
PÁRRAFO 1 DEL ARTÍCULO XIX 
Boletín electrónico oficial de la contratación pública: 
http://www.procurement.am  
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