## 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). 

## ARTICLE I.2 –  SUBJECT MATTER 

The subject matter of the contract is the preparation of roadmaps for action on: 

building a European partnership for next generation, systems-based environmental risk assessment (lot 1) new approach methodologies (NAMs) in risk assessment (lot 2) risk assessment of combined exposure to multiple chemicals (lot 3) 

## ARTICLE 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. 

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 shall not exceed 8 [eight] months. Performance of the contract  shall start from the date of the kick-off meeting. 

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. 

## ARTICLE I.4 –  PRICE 

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

The price covering all purchases under this contract is EUR [ amount in figures and in words ]. 

## I.4.2 Price revision index 

Price revision is not applicable to this contract. 

## I.4.3 Reimbursement of expenses 

Reimbursement of expenses is not applicable to this contract. 

## ARTICLE I.5 –  PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS 

## I.5.1 Pre-financing 

Pre-financing is not applicable to this contract. 

