## I.3.5 Renewal of the FWC 

The FWC is renewed automatically 3 times for 12 months each, unless one of the parties receives formal notification  to the contrary at least three months before the end of the ongoing duration. Renewal does not change or postpone any existing obligations. 

## I.4. A PPOINTMENT OF THE CONTRACTOR AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FWC 

## I.4.1 Appointment of the contractor 

The contracting authority appoints the contractor for a single FWC. 

## I.4.2 Period of provision of the services 

The period for the provision of the services starts to run from the date on which the [specific contract is signed by the last partyor the date indicated in the specific contract. 

## I.4.3 Implementation of single FWC 

The contracting authority orders services by sending the contractor a request for services or an order form in paper format or by e-mail or via e-PRIOR . 

Within 7 working days, the contractor must either: 

- send the specific tenderback to the contracting authority signed and dated; or 

- send an explanation of why it cannot accept the request. 

In case a request for services has been sent, and if the contracting authority approves the specific tender, it then sends a specific contract to the contractor. The contractor must send the specific contract back to the contracting authority signed and dated within 5 working days of receipt. 

If the contractor repeatedly refuses to send a specific offer or sign a specific contract or fails to send them back on time, the contractor may be considered in breach of its obligations under this FWC as set out in Article II.18.1 (c). 

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## I.5. PRICES 

## I.5.1 Maximum amount of the FWC and maximum prices 

The maximum amount covering all purchases under this FWC, including all renewals and reimbursement of expenses (if any) is EUR 260,000 (two hundred and sixty thousand euros ). However, this does not bind the contracting authority to purchase for the maximum amount. 

The maximum prices of the services are as listed in the financial proposal in Annex II. 

