Document background
Framework Agreements Public Procurement documents are essential tools in Austrian public sector purchasing, providing a compliant and efficient mechanism for repeated procurement of goods, services, or works. These agreements are particularly valuable when a public authority has an ongoing need but cannot predict exact quantities or timing of requirements. The document must comply with both the Austrian Federal Procurement Act 2018 and EU Directive 2014/24/EU, incorporating specific provisions for transparency, competition, and equal treatment. It typically covers a period of up to four years and includes detailed procedures for call-offs, pricing mechanisms, quality standards, and performance monitoring. The framework can be single-supplier or multi-supplier, with the latter often incorporating mini-competition procedures for individual call-offs. This type of agreement is extensively used by Austrian public sector bodies to achieve efficiency, value for money, and legal compliance in their procurement activities.
