The public contract is a framework agreement which fixes all the contractual stipulations. It is carried out as and when order forms are issued under the conditions set out in articles R. 2162-13 and R. 2162-14 of the public order code. The framework agreement is concluded with a minimum but without a maximum expressed in quantity within the meaning of article R. 2162-4, 2 ° of the public order code. The minimum quantities for the entire period of validity of the public contract, by establishment and by lot, are specified in Annex 1 of the CCTP. The public contract is a single beneficiary. The public market is processed at unit prices set in the Unit Price Schedule (BPU) for the lot concerned.

All the supplies that can be ordered are described in the Special technical clauses (CCTP) and in its appendix nº 1: catalog of requirements. The estimated quantities per establishment and per lot are specified in Annex 1 of the CCTP: catalog of requirements. The estimated quantities of the public contract are forecast over the total duration of the contract.