Contract number: ECHA/2019/355  FWC conditions of October 2018 
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I. Special Conditions 
I.1. Order of priority of provisions 
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 prece dence 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.  
(f) The provisions set out in the specific contracts take precedence o ver 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 scientific support to ECHA for work on restrictions, 
dose-response functions, Annex XIV, POPs and dossier evaluation. 
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 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 six months after 
the expiry of the FWC.  
I.3.5 Renewal of the FWC 
The FWC is renewed automatically 2 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. Appointment of the contractor and implementation of the FWC 
I.4.1. Appointment of the contractor  
The contracting authori ty appoints the c ontractor for a  multiple FWC in cascade in 
[complete] position.