The Contracting Authority wants to purchase complete glass insulator strings. For further details regarding the purchase, reference is made to the tender documents: Appendix 2A scope of works for powerlines and 2B Scope of work for substations. The tendered framework agreement has a duration of four (4) years. The framework agree-ment can be extended two (2) times for two (2) years each time. The framework agreement is divided into the following lots: • Lot 1: Complete glass insulator strings for powerlines. Expected consumption to be: EUR 10.000.000. Maximum value is EUR 24.000.000 • Lot 2: Complete glass insulator strings for substations. Expected consumption to be: EUR: 2.684.563,75. Maximum value is EUR 6.442.953,00 euro. Tenders can be submitted for all Lots. Tenderers are not required to submit a tender for both lots Offers can be submitted for all partial agreements The estimated consumption during the term of the framework agreement is expected to amount to be divided into lots. The consumption figures are estimates only and are consequently not binding for the Contract-ing Authority. During the specified period, the Contracting Authority has the right to purchase the services and/or goods comprised by the framework agreement from the selected tenderer but is not obligated to do so cf. the framework sec. 1.3.