ECOWAS Tenders Code Article 2: Principles The principles below shall govern the award, execution and control of public contracts concluded by any Institution resulting in the award of a public contract, irrespective of the nature of the goods, works, or services provided or their quantity or price. The principles are as follows: a) b) c) d) Transparency Equity/Fairness/equal opportunity Effectiveness Economy/efficiency/value for money Article 3: Scope of Application 1. The provisions of this Code are applicable to all public contracts within ECOWAS Institutions irrespective of their source of funding such as; a) b) c) the general budget of the Community; external funding; and any other special funds. Unless otherwise agreed with the individual partners and without prejudice to the objectives of the Community. Article 4: Public Access This Code, the Procurement Manual and its Standard Bidding Documents shall be made accessible to the public, including through electronic means of communication Article 5: Threshold of Contracts 2. The thresholds for contracts are as set out in Schedules 1-9 of this Code and may be reviewed only by the Council of Ministers. Procurement proceedings and contract awards by Institutions of the Community shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of this Code. Final Page 4