Article 1

Seven lots of alcohol (references 42/2005 EC, 43/2005 EC, 44/2005 EC, 45/2005 EC, 46/2005 EC, 47/2005 EC and 48/2005 EC) comprising 40 000 hectolitres, 40 000 hectolitres, 40 000 hectolitres, 40 000 hectolitres, 55 000 hectolitres, 25 000 hectolitres and 30 000 hectolitres respectively at 100 % vol are hereby put up for public sale for use in the fuel sector within the Community.

The alcohol concerned was produced from distillation in accordance with Article 35 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 and Articles 27, 28 and 30 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 and is held by the French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese intervention agencies.

The location and references of the vats making up the lots, the quantity of alcohol in each vat, the alcoholic strength and the characteristics of the alcohol are as set out in the Annex to this Regulation.

The lots shall be awarded to firms approved in accordance with Article 92 of Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000.