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Framework agreement

German: Rahmenvereinbarung

Definition

An agreement that sets the terms for call-off contracts awarded during a fixed period, usually up to four years in the EU.

The German entry has the full definition with country details and a practical tip. Read this term in German

Legal basis

  • DE§ 103 Abs. 5 GWB, § 21 VgV (Laufzeit Abs. 6)
  • AT§ 31 Abs. 7, §§ 153 bis 155 BVergG 2018 (Laufzeit § 154 Abs. 4)
  • CHArt. 25 BöB (Laufzeit Abs. 3)
  • EUArt. 33 RL 2014/24/EU

This glossary is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. The applicable statutory text prevails. Legal status: 7 October 2026.

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