A commercial agreement establishing the terms, pricing principles, and conditions under which future contracts may be awarded to one or more suppliers. A framework does not normally guarantee any work; purchases are made through call-off contracts or mini-competitions.
Framework contract
A commercial agreement setting terms and pricing under which future call-off contracts or mini-competitions may award work to suppliers.
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