the purpose of this Framework Agreement is the supply and delivery of food for the benefit of the Presidency of the Republic. The department responsible for the implementation of the framework agreement for the presidency is the Stewardship Department within the Directorate of Operations (Dirop). The Framework Agreement is composed of the following three distinct lots: Lot 1: premium fish and seafood; Lot 2: Premium ripened cheeses; Lot 3: Non-alcoholic beverages and beer. Each lot constitutes a multi-awardee framework agreement with purchase orders

The purpose of Lot 1 is the supply and delivery of premium quality fish and seafood. The presidency wants to be able to order premium quality fish and seafood. It may be all types of products falling into this category

The purpose of Lot 2 is the supply and delivery of premium ripened cheeses. The presidency wants to be able to order premium ripened cheeses. It may be all types of cheese that have undergone a more or less long ripening phase

The purpose of lot 3 is the supply and delivery of non-alcoholic beverages and beer. The presidency wants to be able to order soft drinks (including waters, fruit juices, syrup) and beers. It may be all types of drinks falling into one of these categories.