## I.1. ORDER OF PRIORITY OF PROVISIONS 

## I. SPECIAL CONDITIONS 

If there is any conflict between different provisions in this FWC, 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 FWC. 

(b) The provisions set out in the general conditions take precedence over those in the specific contract (Annex III) 

(c) The provisions set out in the specific contract (Annex III) take precedence over those in the other annexes. 

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

(e) The provisions set out in the FWC take precedence over those in the specific contracts. 

(f) The provisions set out in the specific contracts take precedence over those in the requests for offers. 

(g) The provisions set out in the requests for offers take precedence over those in the specific tenders. 

Any reference to specific contracts applies also to order forms. 

## I.2. SUBJECT MATTER 

[Lot 1] The subject matter of the FWC is the provision of IT Transformation services as described in the Technical Specifications in Annex I. 

[Lot 2] The subject matter of the FWC is the provision of IT Run and Grow services as described in the Technical Specifications in Annex I. 

## I.3. ENTRY INTO FORCE AND DURATION OF THE FWC 

I.3.1 The FWC enters into force on the date on which the last party signs it. 

I.3.2 The implementation of the FWC  cannot start before its entry into force. 

I.3.3 The FWC is concluded for a period of 24 [twenty-four] months with effect from the date of its entry into force. 

I.3.4 The parties must sign any specific contract before the FWC expires. 

The FWC continues to apply to such specific contracts after its expiry. The services relating to such specific contracts must be performed no later than 6 [six] months after the expiry of the FWC. 

## I.3.5 Renewal of the FWC 

[Lot 1] The FWC is renewed automatically 2 [two] times for 24 [twenty-four] months each, unless one of the parties receives formal notification  in writing to the contrary at least 6 [six] months before the end of the ongoing duration. Renewal does not change or postpone any existing obligations. 

