## I.1. ORDER OF PRIORITY OF PROVISIONS 

## I. SPECIAL CONDITIONS 

If there is any conflict between different provisions in this contract, the following rules must be applied: 

(a) The provisions set out in the special conditions take precedence over those in the other parts of the contract. 

(b) The provisions set out in the general conditions take precedence over those in the other annexes. 

(c) The provisions set out in the tender specifications (Annex I) take precedence over those in the tender (Annex II). 

## I.2. SUBJECT MATTER 

The subject matter of the contract is related to setting up, organising and managing the technical and support office for the ETIP for Smart Networks for the Energy Transition (ETIP SNET) and the BRIDGE initiative. The European Technology and Innovation Platforms (ETIPs) are one of the main implementation mechanisms of the European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan). BRIDGE is the cooperation group of ongoing smart grids and energy storage projects funded by the European Horizon 2020 programme under the Societal Challenge: Secure, clean and efficient energy. 

## I.3. ENTRY INTO FORCE AND DURATION 

I.3.1 The contract enters into force on the date on which the last party signs it $^{1}$. 

I.3.2 The performance of the contract  cannot start before its entry into force. 

I.3.3 The duration of the performance of the contract  will be 36 months. The performance of the contract  starts from 1 September 2020 or from the date of entry into force of the contract, whichever is last. 

The period of performance of the contract may be extended only with the express written agreement of the parties before the expiration of such period. 

## I.4.1. Price of the contract and maximum amount 

## I.4. PRICE 

The price payable under this contract excluding renewals, reimbursement of expenses and price revision is EUR [ amount in figures and in words ]. 

