Section 1: Framework agreements

Purchasers may not use framework agreements improperly or for the purpose of preventing, restricting or distorting competition.

Where the framework agreement does not set out all the contractual stipulations, it gives rise to the conclusion of subsequent contracts under the conditions set out in articles R. 2162-7 to R. 2162-12. Where the framework agreement sets out all the contractual stipulations, it is executed progressively by the issue of purchase orders under the conditions set out in articles R. 2162-13 and R. 2162-14.

A framework agreement may be executed in part by the conclusion of subsequent contracts and in part by the issue of purchase orders, provided that the purchaser identifies the services covered by the different parts of the framework agreement.

Framework agreements may be concluded: 1° Either with a minimum and a maximum value or quantity; 2° With a maximum value or quantity only.

Subsequent contracts and purchase orders may only be concluded or issued during the period of validity of the framework agreement. Their period of performance shall be fixed in accordance with the usual conditions of performance of the services covered by the framework agreement. The purchaser may not set a duration such that the performance of subsequent contracts or purchase orders is extended beyond the expiry date of the framework agreement…

Subsequent contracts and purchase orders shall be concluded or issued between the purchasers identified for this purpose in the notice of call for competition, in the invitation to confirm interest or, in the absence of such a notice or invitation, in another consultation document, and the economic operator(s) holding the framework agreement.