Cyprus
Legal basis
- Crisis or armed conflict time
In cases of crisis or emergency the Law 44(I)/2000 is applied, which provides the planning of certain measures in order to enhance the defence capacity.
Specific mention is made in Law 173(I)/2011 which provides the coordination of procedures for the award of certain contracts in the fields of defence and security. More specific, certain provision for the commitment on the part of the bidder that will install and maintain the ability to address the increasing needs of the contracting authority consequence to crisis.
The above principles are similar to those in 2009/81/EC Directive.
- Urgent reasons (i.e. operational reasons)
The same as above.
- Mergers-Acquisitions
No legislation concerning defence in this field.
- Foreign investments
No legislation concerning defence in this field.
- Export licenses
The Arms Trade Treaty as signed by Cyprus in June 2016.
- Codes/Regulations involving Defence Industry
No legislation concerning defence in this field.
- Other?
Objectives of the national SoS policy
Cyprus does not have a national SoS policy. However, the necessity of such a policy is perceived since it will guarantee those resources needed to meet urgent defence demands.
National bodies involved and areas of responsibilities
The national body involved in SoS is the Armaments Directorate of the Ministry of Defence which deals with contractual matters.
The role of SoS in Procurement procedures (requirements, evaluation etc.)
There are no specific regulations.
Contractual terms on SoS
No contractual terms exist related to SoS.
National policy on sharing information on stocks/inventories
No national policy on sharing such information.
Existing Bi/Multi-lateral SoS agreements
None.
SoS Experts contact info
Ministry of Defence
Armaments Directorate
4 Emmanuel Rhoide str,
1432, Nicosia, Cyprus
Tel. +357-22-807504, fax. +357-22-676225
Email: kypamdex@mod.gov.cy
SoS PoCs/National representatives contact info
Link to related national websites
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Last Update: 28 September 2018