# The Utilities Contracts Regulations 1996, Regulation 11: Framework agreements


(1) 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.
(2) 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2911/regulation/11 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/utilities-contracts-regulations-1996/regulation-11
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