UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR: contracts awarded without a rival: 251 uncontested awards; 53% of its awards; 82 suppliers; 0 single bid.
Assay record ASY-EC-13QIGOZ1AV · Cite as: Assay Systems, “UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR: contracts awarded without a rival (Ecuador)”, https://assay-systems.com/register/ec/uncontested/b/universidad-estatal-de-bolivar/
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR made 251 of its 474 public contract awards without a rival from 2016-07-25 to 2026-10-08: 251 without a competition and 0 after a competition that drew a single bid, to 82 suppliers; the most to PHARMABRAND S.A, 42.
An award is uncontested when the buyer had no rival offer to weigh: it was made without a competition (direct award, negotiated procedure without a call for tenders, sole-source or advance-notice contract), or a competition was held and only one bid arrived. Every count below is built award by award from the official notices. Awards to individuals are not included.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave PHARMABRAND S.A 42 awards: 42 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-04-21, latest 2019-07-24.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave COMERCIALIZADORA NUTRI MED NUTRIMEDECUADOR S.A 12 awards: 12 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-04-21, latest 2019-07-24.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave NEOETHICALS CIA. LTDA 12 awards: 12 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-04-21, latest 2020-11-06.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave ASOCIACIÒN DE PRODUCCIÒN DE CONFECCIÒN TEXTIL MAKI-ART "ASOPROTEMAK" 11 awards: 11 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-04-19, latest 2026-09-01.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave ASOCIACIÓN DE PRODUCCIÓN TEXTIL DISEÑO Y CONFECCIÓN BOLIVAR "ASOTEXDICON" 9 awards: 9 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2019-09-13, latest 2026-09-01.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave LABORATORIOS INDUSTRIALES FARMACEUTICOS ECUATORIANOS LIFE C.A 8 awards: 8 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-04-21, latest 2019-07-24.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave ASOCIACION DE PRODUCCION TEXTIL BOLIGOL ASOBOLIGOL 7 awards: 7 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2019-09-13, latest 2025-06-10.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave ASOCIACION DE CARPINTEROS METALMECANICOS FORJADORES DE HIERRO ASOMEFOERRO 6 awards: 6 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2019-10-21, latest 2023-09-11.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave INDUVEST S.A 6 awards: 6 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-05-23, latest 2026-09-01.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave INFORMATICA Y SISTEMAS DIGITALES DINFORSYSMEGA S.A 8 awards: 6 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-06-16, latest 2025-09-01.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave ASOCIACION DE PRODUCCION TEXTIL EL GUAYTAMBITO "ASOPRELGU" 6 awards: 6 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2020-09-01, latest 2025-06-10.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave ASOCIACION DE PRODUCCION TEXTIL SOÑADORES DE MI PATRIA ASOSOPAT 6 awards: 6 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-12-18, latest 2025-06-10.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave ITALCHEM ECUADOR S.A 5 awards: 5 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-04-21, latest 2019-07-24.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave SANAGUANO GUAIPACHA ANGEL IGNACIO 4 awards: 4 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2023-09-11, latest 2026-10-08.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave ASOCIACIÓN DE PRODUCCIÓN TEXTIL NUEVA GENERACIÓN DE CHAMBO "ASOTEXCHA" 4 awards: 4 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2018-04-20, latest 2026-09-01.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave QUIFATEX S.A 4 awards: 4 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-04-21, latest 2019-07-24.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave LABORATORIOS CHALVER DEL ECUADOR CIA LTDA 4 awards: 4 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-04-21, latest 2020-11-06.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave GYKORMED S.A 4 awards: 4 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-04-21, latest 2019-07-24.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave ASOCIACION DE PRODUCCION TEXTIL RUBY ASOTEXRUBY 3 awards: 3 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-09-20, latest 2025-06-10.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave INDUSTRIA FERROMEDICA CIA LIMITADA 3 awards: 3 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-10-24, latest 2018-05-03.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave ASOCIACION DE PRODUCCION TEXTIL NUESTRO SEÑOR DE LA JUSTICIA ASTEXNUJUS 3 awards: 3 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2020-09-01, latest 2025-06-10.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave ASOCIACIÓN DE PRODUCCIÓN TEXTIL ELANY "ASOTEXEL" 3 awards: 3 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-12-18, latest 2021-07-19.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave ASOCIACION DE PRODUCCION TEXTIL ACOSTA "ASOTEXA" 3 awards: 3 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2020-09-01, latest 2023-09-22.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave NOVARTIS ECUADOR S.A 3 awards: 3 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-04-21, latest 2020-11-06.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave LABORATORIOS H.G. C.A 3 awards: 3 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-04-21, latest 2018-03-29.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave PORTUGAL LABORATORIOS DEL ECUADOR PORLADELCU S.A 3 awards: 3 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-04-21, latest 2018-03-29.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave BETAPHARMA S.A 3 awards: 3 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2018-03-29, latest 2020-11-06.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave ASOCIACION DE PRODUCCION TEXTIL CONFECCIONISTAS LA TEMPORADA ASOTEXTEM 2 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2018-04-20, latest 2026-09-01.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave CAMPOVERDE VALAREZO NAYO JOSE 2 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-06-04, latest 2021-11-09.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave ASOCIACIÓN DE PRODUCCIÓN TEXTIL TODO TEX "ASOPROTOTEX" 2 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2018-04-20, latest 2023-08-15.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave CONTINENTAL TIRE ANDINA S.A 5 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-07-07, latest 2018-12-04.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave LABORATORIOS TOFIS S.A 2 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-04-21, latest 2018-03-29.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave LETERAGO DEL ECUADOR S.A 2 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2019-07-24, latest 2020-11-06.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave ASOCIACION DE PRODUCCION TEXTIL Y ARTES MANUALES CASA DE LA COSTURA ASOMANUT 2 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2022-11-15, latest 2025-11-18.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave KRONOS LABORATORIOS C. LTDA 2 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-04-21, latest 2017-04-21.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave ABBOTT LABORATORIOS DEL ECUADOR CIA. LTDA 2 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-04-21, latest 2018-03-29.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave FRESENIUS KABI S.A 2 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2019-07-24, latest 2020-11-06.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave CHINA SINOPHARM INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 2 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2018-03-29, latest 2020-11-06.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave COASPHARMA SAS 2 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-04-21, latest 2018-03-29.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave Apolo Apolo José Gonzalo 2 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-04-21, latest 2018-03-29.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave ACUÑA LOVATO PATRICIO GERMAN 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2023-09-11, latest 2023-09-11.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave AVEROS MORA REMIGIO GERMAN 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2019-08-29, latest 2019-08-29.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave POMA CURI LUIS PATRICIO 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2019-08-29, latest 2019-08-29.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave GREMIO DE MAESTRAS MODISTAS Y AFINES DE CHIMBORAZO 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-05-23, latest 2017-05-23.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave PATIN NINABANDA JHONNY VINICIO 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2023-04-18, latest 2023-04-18.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave ASOCIACIÓN DE SERVICIOS DE LIMPIEZA CASIQUE GUARANGA "ASOSERLIMQUE" 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-04-12, latest 2024-04-12.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave ASOCIACIÓN DE PRODUCCIÓN TEXTIL VIRGEN DE LA PEÑA "ASOTEXVIRPEN" 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2023-12-07, latest 2023-12-07.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave MODULAR OFFICE GREEN&FIELD CIA.LTDA 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-11-26, latest 2025-11-26.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave LLIGUIN OÑATE FREDDY VITERVO 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-11-06, latest 2025-11-06.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave CUZCO CHACHA ANGEL RODRIGO 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-05-28, latest 2026-05-28.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave ASOCIACION DE PRODUCCION TEXTIL VIRGEN DE NAZARETH ASOPROTEXVIN 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-06-10, latest 2025-06-10.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave ASOCIACIÓN DE PRODUCCIÓN TEXTIL PROYECTO EN MODA AL FUTURO "ASOPRODAR" 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2020-09-01, latest 2020-09-01.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave ASOCIACIÓN DE PRODUCCIÓN TEXTIL AMBATEÑOS EMPRENDEDORES "ASOTEXAM" 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2022-11-15, latest 2022-11-15.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave TECNOLOGIA INTERNACIONAL PARA EL ECUADOR TECINTEC S.A 4 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2016-10-14, latest 2023-10-06.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave HG DISBISNET S.A 4 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2016-07-25, latest 2024-09-04.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave ASOCIACIÓN DE PRODUCCIÓN TEXTIL INNOVA ECUADOR "ASOTEXINNOE" 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-07-19, latest 2021-07-19.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave WANDA TECNOLOGIA CIA. LTDA 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2016-07-25, latest 2016-07-25.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave ORDOÑEZ MOROCHO ANGEL BOLIVAR 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2019-07-22, latest 2019-07-22.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave QUISHPE GUAMAN LEONOR BENILDE 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2019-09-13, latest 2019-09-13.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave CORPORACION MAGMA ECUADOR S.A 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2018-03-29, latest 2018-03-29.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave Urgiles Bermeo Danny Andrés 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-09-20, latest 2021-09-20.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave ASOCIACION DE PRODUCCION TEXTIL REVOLUCIONARIA "ASPROTREVOL" 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2018-04-20, latest 2018-04-20.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave ASOCIACION DE PRODUCCION TEXTIL SAN NICOLAS ASOTEXNICO 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2018-04-20, latest 2018-04-20.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave ASOCIACIÓN DE PRODUCCIÓN TEXTIL FAMILY COLOR "ASOFACOL" 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2018-04-20, latest 2018-04-20.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave IMG INDUSTRIAS METALICAS CONSTRUCCIONES GORDON CIA. LTDA 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-11-01, latest 2017-11-01.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave GUAMANI GALORA DAVID GEOVANNY 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-11-09, latest 2021-11-09.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave ASOCIACIÓN DE CONFECCIONES HIDALGO HERMANOS ASOCONHIHER 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2023-12-07, latest 2023-12-07.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave MEDICAMENTA ECUATORIANA S.A 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2018-03-29, latest 2018-03-29.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave CHACHA GUALPA MIRIAM JANNETH 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-12-23, latest 2024-12-23.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave ASOCIACIÓN DE PRODUCCIÓN TEXTIL NUEVA ESPERANZA "ASOPRONUEZA" 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-08-14, latest 2026-08-14.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave ASOCIACION DE PRODUCCION TEXTIL NUEVA REVOLUCION ASOPROTEXNUR 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2018-04-20, latest 2018-04-20.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave CEDIMED CIA. LTDA 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2018-03-29, latest 2018-03-29.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave CIDIMER S.A 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-04-21, latest 2017-04-21.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave LABORATORIOS LANSIER SAC 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-04-21, latest 2017-04-21.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave SERES LABORATORIO FARMACEUTICO S.A 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2018-03-29, latest 2018-03-29.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave SUMINISTROS Y DISTRIBUCIONES IVAN QUINTANILLA CIA. LTDA 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-04-21, latest 2017-04-21.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave GENERICOS AMERICANOS GENAMERICA S.A 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2018-03-29, latest 2018-03-29.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave HOSPIMEDIKKA CIA. LTDA 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-04-21, latest 2017-04-21.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave FARMALIGHT S.A 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2018-03-29, latest 2018-03-29.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave REPRESENTACIONES Y COMERCIALIZADORA DE PRODUCTOS DYCOMFAR S.A 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2018-03-29, latest 2018-03-29.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave FARMABION DEL ECUADOR C.A 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2020-11-06, latest 2020-11-06.
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR gave LABORATORIOS ACFARMA S.A 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2018-03-29, latest 2018-03-29.
| Date | Supplier | How | Stated reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-08 | SANAGUANO GUAIPACHA ANGEL IGNACIO ocds-5wno2w-CE-20260003117891-69741 | No competition direct | Catálogo electrónico - Compra directa en el convenio CDI-SERCOP-005-2015, MOBILIARIO ESCOLAR (EN MADERA Y METAL) , CATALOGACION DEL SERVICIO DE METALMECANICA EN EL PRODUCTO FABRICACION DE MOBILIARIO |
| 2026-09-01 | INDUVEST S.A ocds-5wno2w-CE-20260003104477-69741 | No competition direct | Catálogo electrónico - Compra directa en el convenio CDI-SERCOP-001-2016, PROVISIÓN DE PRODUCTOS DE CONFECCIÓN TEXTIL, PROVISIÓN DE PRODUCTOS DE CONFECCIÓN TEXTIL |
| 2026-09-01 | ASOCIACIÓN DE PRODUCCIÓN TEXTIL NUEVA GENERACIÓN DE CHAMBO "ASOTEXCHA" ocds-5wno2w-CE-20260003104475-69741 | No competition direct | Catálogo electrónico - Compra directa en el convenio CDI-SERCOP-001-2016, PROVISIÓN DE PRODUCTOS DE CONFECCIÓN TEXTIL, PROVISIÓN DE PRODUCTOS DE CONFECCIÓN TEXTIL |
| 2026-09-01 | ASOCIACIÓN DE PRODUCCIÓN TEXTIL DISEÑO Y CONFECCIÓN BOLIVAR "ASOTEXDICON" ocds-5wno2w-CE-20260003104474-69741 | No competition direct | Catálogo electrónico - Compra directa en el convenio CDI-SERCOP-001-2016, PROVISIÓN DE PRODUCTOS DE CONFECCIÓN TEXTIL, PROVISIÓN DE PRODUCTOS DE CONFECCIÓN TEXTIL |
| 2026-09-01 | ASOCIACION DE PRODUCCION TEXTIL CONFECCIONISTAS LA TEMPORADA ASOTEXTEM ocds-5wno2w-CE-20260003104473-69741 | No competition direct | Catálogo electrónico - Compra directa en el convenio CDI-SERCOP-001-2016, PROVISIÓN DE PRODUCTOS DE CONFECCIÓN TEXTIL, PROVISIÓN DE PRODUCTOS DE CONFECCIÓN TEXTIL |
| 2026-09-01 | ASOCIACIÒN DE PRODUCCIÒN DE CONFECCIÒN TEXTIL MAKI-ART "ASOPROTEMAK" ocds-5wno2w-CE-20260003104472-69741 | No competition direct | Catálogo electrónico - Compra directa en el convenio CDI-SERCOP-001-2016, PROVISIÓN DE PRODUCTOS DE CONFECCIÓN TEXTIL, PROVISIÓN DE PRODUCTOS DE CONFECCIÓN TEXTIL |
Every uncontested award in Ecuador · All countries
Source: contract awards published by the National Public Procurement Service of Ecuador (SERCOP) in the Open Contracting Data Standard (data.open-contracting.org), licensed under CC BY 3.0 EC; awards from January 2016 to 30 September 2026, accessed 15 October 2026. Awards are matched to their buyer and supplier as published. Values in these notices often state a framework ceiling rather than a contract amount, so awards are counted, not summed. Updated 17 October 2026.