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What Is a Framework Ceiling?
The maximum total value or volume that can be called off under a framework over its life.
Why does a framework have a ceiling?
It sets the maximum total value or volume that can be bought, so suppliers can judge the size of the opportunity and buyers stay within what was advertised.
What happens when the ceiling is reached?
No further call-off contracts can be awarded under the framework. The buyer must run a new procurement.
How should suppliers use the ceiling?
As an upper limit when pricing and planning capacity, while remembering that the actual volume bought is often well below the ceiling.
