6. A provider of CNS, AIS, ADS, MET or air traffic services for aerodrome control or for approach control may only be selected and, if appropriate, designated to provide services in a Member State as a result of a procurement pursuant to paragraphs 1, 2 or 3, on the condition that it complies with the following cumulative conditions:
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(a)
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holds a certificate pursuant to Article 41 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 or a valid declaration pursuant to Article 41(5) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, without prejudice to Article 7(4) of this Regulation;
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(b)
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has its principal place of business located in the territory of a Member State;
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(c)
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be more than 50 % owned by Member States or nationals of Member States and effectively controlled by them, whether directly or indirectly through one or more intermediate undertakings, except as provided for in an agreement with a third country to which the Union is a party; and
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(d)
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complies with national security and defence requirements.
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By way of derogation from this paragraph, a provider of global satellite services that was granted a certificate pursuant to Article 41 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 to provide services within the Union prior to the entry into force of this Regulation may be selected to provide services in the Union even if it does not comply with the conditions set out in points (b) and (c).