Open Framework Agreements
Open Framework agreements are based on renewed competitive
bidding and SIPU is one of several providers who compete for each
new call-off on technical and financial grounds. The process
requires a formal procurement procedure from the financer, but far
less complex than open tenders. SIPU is part of the following
agreements:
Ranked Framework Agreements
In the ranked, or cascading, framework agreements, the highest
ranked provider receives the first opportunity to make an
acceptable offer on a request from the financer. If no.1 cannot do
this or is in a conflict of interest, the opportunity passes to the
next provider. SIPU (in consortia with other companies) is no.1 in
the following agreements: