## 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 and in the Data Protection Clauses (Annex V) 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 order form and specific contract (Annex III) 

(c) The provisions set out in the order form and 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 and order forms. 

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

Any reference to specific contracts applies also to order forms. 

## I.2. SUBJECT MATTER 

The subject matter of the FWC is the provision of EQA schemes to support molecular typing- enhanced surveillance of Salmonella , STEC and Listeria monocytogenes  for performing cluster analysis, serotyping, and virulence determination of selected pathogens. [ Lot 1 covers the organisation of an EQA exercise for serotyping and molecular typing –based cluster analyses of Salmonella  spp.] [ Lot 2  covers the organisation of an EQA exercise for serotyping, virulence gene detection and molecular typing -based cluster analyses of STEC] [ Lot 3 covers the organisation of an EQA exercise for serotyping and molecular typing -based cluster analyses of Listeria monocytogenes ]. 

## 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. Execution of the tasks may under no circumstances begin before the date on which the order form  or specific contract  enters into force. 

I.3.3 The FWC is concluded for a period of 12 months with effect from the date of its entry into force. Unless otherwise specified, all periods specified in the FWC are calculated in calendar days.$^{1}$ 

