A framework agreement allowing multiple contracts to be awarded under a single procurement process.
When using this contract, it is recommended you read Guidance Note GN 1.5 for more information.
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PW-CF9 Public Works Framework Agreement v1.0 15-04-2010
If there is a tender competition for an initial works project as part of the establishment of a framework agreement, use FTS 1 to FTS 8 as appropriate.
If there is not to be a tender competition for an initial contract but instead a competition to fill for a number of places on the Framework Agreement then the ITT for the Framework Agreement should define the tender return documents.
There is no requirement to have a formal Form of Tender as part of those documents. However having one gives the advantage that the tender can be ‘accepted’ and the framework agreement formed.
The usual approach is simply to invite the winners to sign the Framework Agreement, and this brings the contract into existence. Similarly for any subsequent mini-competitions under the framework agreement, use FTS 1 to FTS 8 as appropriate.