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The same rules apply to a contractor and to sub-contractors who are paid directly. Basic principle : Payments can only be made on recognition of services provided. Only exception: advance payments.
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Article 56 of the public contracts code allows for the electronic exchange of any information arising under this code. The two portals (ixarm.com and achats.defense.gouv.fr) make it possible to carry out solicitations without resorting to the (
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For all draft contracts preceded by a call for tenders, whatever the method used to award the contract and irrespective of whether or not the project has been advertised, the administration issues a set of documents to those applicants (
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The administration must examine each tender, and compare it with all the other tenders. Selection must be based on objective criteria, associated with the purpose and conditions for execution of the contract. The authority with delegated powers (
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There are two types of contractual document : 1) Special documents Deed of commitment This is raised in one original copy, and signed by the contract supervisor and the contractor. Special administrative clauses (CCAP) This document sets (
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Bidders prepare a commitment document, accompanied by CCAP and CCTP contractual conditions, containing the principle administrative, technical and financial data comprising the tender. The tender must be signed by the person authorised to commit (
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The contract supervisor (PRM) can award a contract to several suppliers. The Public Contract Code (CMP) gives companies the right to submit grouped applications to candidatures or tenders. Said companies then constitute a "temporary consortium" (
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The reference texts on this subject are the law of 31/12/75 (immediate measures for economic and financial reform) modified by the law of 11/12/2001 called "MURCEF law" and Articles 112 to 117 of the CMP. Sub-contracting involves a triangular (
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When the rate and extent of the requirements to be satisfied cannot be fully described in a contract for economic, technical or financial reasons, the government agency can award subdivided orders in the form of a contract with individual purchase (
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The management specification defines the relationships (exchanges of information) between the project manager and the manufacturers. It details the requirements with which suppliers must comply in connection with programme coordination, (
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Definition Acceptance is an essential stage in the life of a contract. On completion of certain items, each tranche or the complete contract, the Administration, either alone or jointly with the contract-holder, conducts a series of verification (
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Any company in the aerospace, telecommunications, electronics or engineering fields (Or any other field where provided for in the contract), which is classed as a mandatory supplier under a government contract, can be liable to a post factum (
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There are three types of financial guarantee: 1) Guarantee deduction Where the contract makes provision for a certain guarantee period following delivery or acceptance (the contractual guarantee) the Administration is authorised to instruct the (
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