Regulation 11 Framework agreements

A utility which is proposing to enter into a framework agreement may choose to treat that agreement as a contract to which these Regulations apply; accordingly, in respect of such an agreement references in these Regulations to a contract shall include a reference to such a framework agreement.

A utility which chooses to treat a framework agreement as a contract under paragraph (1) above shall not use the framework agreement to hinder, limit or distort competitition.