6. Extruder temperature min.  needed , bedplate temperature min.  needed There are a lot of interdependent characteristics which indicate a specific end  function of the equipment (result), such as “axis accuracy” and “layer thickness”,  “nozzle diameter” and “layer thickness”, and different manufacturers use different  technologies to achieve this result. The indication of all such characteristics leads to  the possibility of participation of one specific manufacturer and restricts fair  competition.  GENERAL Q44  Kindly clarify if China and Japan are eligible countries of origin for this procedure.  China and Japan are not eligible countries of origin for this  procedure. For the eligible countries, please check the Annex  A2a of PRAG.  Q45  Please inform if you accept the original bank guarantee that will be provided in a  separate envelope, not in the folder “Documentation”. The reason for this is the  location of bidder’s bank in another country.  Yes. As stated within the Article 10.4 of the Instructions to  Tenderers, “ All tenders, including annexes and all supporting  documents, must be submitted in a sealed envelope... ”.  Q46  Due to COVID-19 outbreak, it is difficult to receive a prompt feedback from the  producers that work remotely and prepare a proposal that meets the requested  requirements. Therefore, we kindly ask you to extend the deadline for submitting  proposals for 6 weeks.  The submission deadline is 4:00 p.m. (Local Time - Turkey) on  28/12/2020 and remained unchanged.  Q47  For premature termination of the tender guarantee our bank requests to send a recall  of the tender guarantee from the Contracting Authority. This should be addressed to  our bank with the reference to the bank guarantee No. Furthermore such a  declaration would have to be signed by a person authorized to act on behalf of the  Contracting Authority, together with provision of a document which will prove the  The Contracting Authority will return the tender guarantees of  unsuccessful tenderers and provide information to the relevant  authorities in case of request.  Sayfa  22  /  23 CLARIFICATION No: 1 Publication Ref: EuropeAid/140639/IH/SUP/TR  Subject: Supply of Equipment for Advanced Prototype Station (APS)