Book I: PUBLIC PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS

The purpose of a works contract is:1° Either the execution, or the design and execution, of works listed in a notice annexed to this Code;2° Either the execution, or the design and execution, by whatever means, of a work that meets the requirements laid down by the purchaser, who has a decisive influence on its nature or design.A work is the result of a set of building or civil engineering…

The purpose of a supply contract is to purchase, lease, hire or hire-purchase products.It may also include installation work.

The purpose of a service contract is to provide services.

Where a contract covers works and supplies or services, it is a works contract if its main purpose is to carry out works.Where a contract covers services and supplies, it is a service contract if the value of the latter exceeds that of the supplies purchased.