means a completely electronic process for purchasing commonly used deliverables, the characteristics of which, as generally available on the market, meet the ECB’s requirements;’;
(8)in Article 18, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:‘2.For the purpose of concluding a framework agreement, the ECB shall follow the procedures set out in Articles 10 to 14. The contract notice shall specify the scope and envisaged number of framework agreements to be awarded.Specific contracts based on the framework agreement shall be awarded in accordance with the procedures laid down in this Article.’;