32That literal interpretation of Article 72(1)(d)(ii) of Directive 2014/24 is also consistent with the principal objective pursued by Article 72 of that directive, as set out in recitals 107 and 110 thereof. According to those recitals, Directive 2014/24 seeks to clarify the conditions under which changes to a contract during their performance require a new contract award procedure, while taking into account the relevant case-law of the Court and the principles of transparency and equal treatment.
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