ANNEX VIII.a - STATEMENT OF ABSENCE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

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I, the undersigned ……………………………………, being the authorised signatory for the above-mentioned company/consortium for the tender EASA.2013.OP.06 – “Provision of Property Management & Consultancy Services”, hereby solemnly declare that we are not and shall not be in any situation which could give rise to a conflict of interest in what concerns the performance and/or implementation of the contract. In the event of the contract being awarded to us, we undertake to act with complete impartiality and in good faith in what concerns its performance and outcome and to immediately declare to EASA in writing any situation that might raise concerns with respect to conflict of interest, impartiality or otherwise affect our position/ability to duly and appropriately perform the contract.

I hereby also undertake to ensure that, in the case of successful award, all staff (including those of any sub-contractors) involved in the performance of services under the contract shall duly sign a declaration of absence of conflict of interest and confidentiality as per the template provided in Annex VIII.b of Annex I (Tender Specifications) to the Framework Contract.

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ANNEX VIII.b – DECLARATION OF ABSENCE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND CONFIDENTIALITY

[See Section 2.4 – to be completed in case of successful award]

Contract Reference: <EASA.2013.FCXX>

Contract Title:<[Lot 1: Property Consultancy and Project Supervision/Management Services][Lot 2: Facility Management Consultancy Services]>

I, the undersigned ____________, having been appointed as ______for the above-mentioned contract declare that I amnot and shall not be in any situation which could give rise to a conflict of interest[1] in what concerns the performance and/or implementation of the contract. I hereby undertake to act with complete impartiality and in good faith in what concerns its performance and outcome and to immediately declare any situation that might raise concerns with respect to conflict of interest, impartiality or otherwise affect my position/ability to duly and appropriately perform the contract.

I also confirm that I will keep all matters entrusted to me confidential. I will not communicate any confidential information that is revealed to me or that I have discovered. I will not make any adverse use of information given to me.

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[1]A conflict of interests exists where the impartial and objective exercise of the functions of a person is compromised for reasons involving family, emotional life, political or national affinity, economic interest or any other shared interest with a recipient.Where such a risk exists, the person in question shall refrain from such action and shall declare the matter immediately. Where a conflict of interests is found to exist, the person in question shall cease all activities in the matter.