## I.1. ORDER OF PRIORITY OF PROVISIONS 

## I. SPECIAL CONDITIONS 

If there is any conflict between the provisions of the different parts and annexes of this FWC or the specific contracts signed during its implementation, the following order of precedence applies: 

(a) special conditions 

(b) service level agreement (Annex VII) (if applicable) 

(c) general conditions 

(d) general terms and conditions for information technology contracts 

(e) order forms and specific contracts signed during the FWC execution 

(f) tender specifications (Annex V) 

(g) contractor's tender (Annex VI) 

(h) technical annexes to the specific contracts (if applicable) 

(i) contractor's formal offers for specific contracts (if applicable) 

## I.2. SUBJECT MATTER 

I.2.1 The subject matter of the FWC is Services for telecommunications including internet connections, fibre, and voice communications. 

The products and/or services covered by the FWC are listed in Annex VI. 

I.2.2 All specific contracts shall conform to the provisions set out in the FWC, including its annexes. 

Any reference to specific contracts applies also to order forms. 

I.2.3 Upon implementation of the FWC, the contractor shall supply the products and/or provide the services in accordance with the provisions of the FWC, including its annexes. 

## 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 36 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 supplies and/or services relating to such specific contracts must be delivered/performed no later than six months after its expiry. 

## I.3.5 Renewal of the FWC 

The FWC is renewed automatically 2 (two) times for 24 (twenty-four) months each time, unless one of the parties receives formal notification to the contrary at least three months before the end of the ongoing term. Renewal does not change or postpone any existing obligations. 

