WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  GPA/105 
7 December 2010 
 
 (10-6567) 
Committee on Government Procurement  
  
 
ACCESSION TO THE AGREEMENT ON GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT 
OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA 
 
Decision of the Committee of 7 December 2010
 
 
 
The Committee on Government Procurement,   Having regard to Article XXIV:2 of the Agreement on Government Procurement; 
 
 Considering the application for accession to the Agreement on Government Procurement by 
Armenia contained in document  GPA/ACC/ARM/1  of 4 September 2009, and the consultations held 
with the Parties to the Agreement on Gove rnment Procurement in pursuance thereof; 
  Recalling  the requirement under Article XXIV:5( a) of the Agreement on Government 
Procurement that each government accepting or accedi ng to the Agreement shall ensure, not later than 
the date of entry into force of the Agreement fo r it, the conformity of its laws, regulations and 
administrative procedures, and the rules, procedures and practices applied by the entities contained in 
its lists annexed hereto, with th e provisions of the Agreement; 
  Considering  the information on Armenia's planned nati onal procurement legislation set out in 
document GPA/ACC/ARM/11 of 8 November 2010, in addition to Armenia's expressed intention to 
adopt this legislation and bring it into effect. 
 
 Noting also that according to Article 6 of th e Constitution of the Republic of Armenia, 
international treaties are a constituent part of the lega l system of Armenia.  If a ratified international 
treaty stipulates norms other than those stipulated in th e laws, the norms of the treaty shall prevail.  As 
the Agreement on Government Procur ement is an international Agreem ent to be ratified by Armenia, 
it will form a constituent part of the legal system of Armenia.  In the event that the Agreement 
stipulates norms other than those provided in th e laws, particularly the "Procurement Law" of 
Armenia, the norms of the Agreement shall prevail.  
 Decides  as follows: 
 1. In accordance with the provisions of Artic le XXIV:2 of the Agreement on Government 
Procurement, Armenia may accede to the Agreement on the terms attached to the present Decision 
and provided that, before Armenia deposits its instrument of accession: 
 
(a) Armenia adopts and brings into force legislation in conformity with the 
provisions of the Agreement on Govern ment Procurement as required by 
Article XXIV:5(a) of the Agreement; 
 
(b) following the adoption of the above-mentione d legislation, Armenia submits, for 
review by the Committee on Government Procurement, the said legislation 
together with information regarding its entry into force;  and GPA/105 
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(c) the Committee, having reviewed the le gislation and related information 
submitted by Armenia, confirms that Ar menia has met the terms and conditions 
for accession and, therefore, may deposit its instrument of accession. 
 
2. The Agreement on Government Procurement shall enter into force for Armenia on the 
thirtieth day following the deposit of its instrument of accession with the Director-General, reproducing the terms attached to this Decision a nd confirming that Armenia has adopted and brought 
into force the legislation referred to in paragraph 1.  
3. Armenia may deposit its instrument of accession w ithin a period of three months of the date 
on which the Committee has confirmed that Armenia has met the terms and conditions for accession as referred to in paragraph 1(c), or by such later date as may be decided by the Committee. 
 4. Upon Armenia's accession, the terms attached to its instrument of accession shall become an 
integral part of the Agreement on Government Procurement as the Appendices, Annexes and notes 
with regard to 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 
                                                     
 
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  25. Ministry of Transport and Communication of the RA 
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 do es 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  GPA/105 
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   29 Engine Accessories 
 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  GPA/105 
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  - 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 Dilijan 
- Municipality of Noyemberyan 
  Note to Annex 2  
 
 The conditions specified in the Ge neral Notes apply to this Annex. 
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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, establishments  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 governed 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. 
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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 apply to goods a nd 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 enj oys 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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APPENDIX II 
 
PUBLICATIONS UTILIZED BY PARTIES FOR THE PUBLICATION 
OF NOTICES OF INTENDED PROCUREMENT - PARAGRAPH 1 
OF ARTICLE IX AND OF POST-AWARD NOTICES –  
PARAGRAPH 1 OF ARTICLE XVIII 
  
Procurement official electronic bulletin: 
http://www.procurement.am
 
  
APPENDIX III 
 
PUBLICATIONS UTILIZED BY PARTIES FOR THE PUBLICATION ANNUALLY OF 
INFORMATION ON PERMANENT LISTS OF QU ALIFIED SUPPLIERS IN THE CASE OF 
SELECTIVE TENDERING PROCEDURES - PARAGRAPH 9 OF ARTICLE IX 
  
Procurement official electronic bulletin: 
http://www.procurement.am
 
  
APPENDIX IV 
 
PUBLICATIONS UTILIZED BY PARTIES FOR THE PUBLICATION OF LAWS, 
REGULATIONS, JUDICIAL DECISIONS, ADMINISTRATIVE RULINGS OF GENERAL 
APPLICATION AND ANY PROCEDURE REGARDING GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT 
GOVERNED BY THIS AGREEMENT - PARAGRAPH 1 OF ARTICLE XIX 
  
Procurement official electronic bulletin: 
http://www.procurement.am
 
  
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