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Master Vendor / Supplier Framework Agreement Colombia

Acuerdo Marco de Proveedor Colombia

Código de Comercio arts. 968-980 — Contrato de Suministro Marco

ACUERDO MARCO DE PROVEEDOR

CONTRATO DE SUMINISTRO MARCO — CÓDIGO DE COMERCIO ARTS. 968-980

Celebrado en [Signing City], el [Signing Date]

PARTES

EL COMPRADOR: [Buyer Name], NIT [Buyer NIT], con domicilio en [Buyer Address], representada por [Buyer Rep], CC [Buyer Rep CC], debidamente facultado para suscribir el presente acuerdo.

EL PROVEEDOR: [Supplier Name], NIT [Supplier NIT], con domicilio en [Supplier Address], representada por [Supplier Rep], CC [Supplier Rep CC], debidamente facultada para suscribir el presente acuerdo.

El Comprador y el Proveedor se denominarán conjuntamente las "Partes" y cada uno individualmente "la Parte".

CONSIDERACIONES

CONSIDERANDO que el Comprador desea adquirir de manera periódica y continua los bienes y/o servicios descritos en el presente Acuerdo, y que el Proveedor tiene la capacidad y voluntad de suministrarlos en las condiciones aquí acordadas; y que ambas Partes desean establecer el marco jurídico y comercial que regulará todas las transacciones de suministro que se celebren entre ellas durante la vigencia de este Acuerdo.

CLÁUSULA PRIMERA — OBJETO

El Proveedor se obliga a suministrar al Comprador, de manera periódica, en las condiciones establecidas en el presente Acuerdo Marco y en las Órdenes de Compra que se emitan en virtud del mismo, los siguientes bienes y/o servicios:

[Supply Object]

El presente Acuerdo Marco no crea por sí solo la obligación de comprar o suministrar cantidades determinadas. Las obligaciones específicas de suministro nacen con cada Orden de Compra aceptada por el Proveedor.

CLÁUSULA SEGUNDA — PRECIOS Y AJUSTES

Mecanismo de precios: [Pricing Mechanism]

Los precios incluyen todos los costos de producción, embalaje, documentación y demás costos hasta el punto de entrega convenido. Los precios NO incluyen el IVA, el cual será facturado por separado conforme a la tasa vigente de la Ley tributaria colombiana.

CLÁUSULA TERCERA — ENTREGA Y CALIDAD

Condiciones de entrega: [Delivery Conditions]

Tiempo de entrega estándar: [Lead Time] desde la recepción de la Orden de Compra por parte del Proveedor.

El Proveedor garantiza que todos los bienes suministrados cumplirán con las especificaciones técnicas acordadas, estarán libres de defectos de fabricación y materiales, y contarán con garantía de [Warranty Period] desde la fecha de entrega.

Penalidad por incumplimiento de plazo de entrega: [Penalty Clause], conforme al artículo 976 del Código de Comercio.

CLÁUSULA CUARTA — CONDICIONES DE PAGO

El Comprador pagará al Proveedor dentro de los [Payment Term] siguientes a la fecha de la factura electrónica y la recepción conforme de los bienes.

El pago se realizará mediante transferencia bancaria a la cuenta indicada por el Proveedor. Los pagos tardíos causarán intereses de mora a la tasa máxima legal colombiana certificada por la Superintendencia Financiera, conforme al artículo 884 del Código de Comercio.

El Comprador efectuará las retenciones en la fuente (retención de renta e IVA) conforme a las normas del Estatuto Tributario colombiano.

CLÁUSULA QUINTA — EXCLUSIVIDAD

CLÁUSULA SEXTA — CONFIDENCIALIDAD Y PROPIEDAD INTELECTUAL

Cada Parte se obliga a mantener en estricta confidencialidad toda la información técnica, comercial y financiera de la otra Parte conocida en virtud del presente Acuerdo, por un período de cinco (5) años desde la terminación del mismo. La obligación de confidencialidad no aplica a información que sea de dominio público, que ya fuera conocida por la Parte receptora, o cuya divulgación sea requerida por orden judicial o autoridad competente.

Los derechos de propiedad intelectual existentes de cada Parte permanecen de su titularidad. Ninguna disposición del presente Acuerdo implica licencia o cesión de marcas, patentes, derechos de autor ni secretos industriales, salvo acuerdo escrito separado.

CLÁUSULA SÉPTIMA — VIGENCIA Y TERMINACIÓN

El presente Acuerdo tendrá una vigencia de [Agreement Duration], contada a partir de la fecha de firma.

Cualquiera de las Partes podrá dar por terminado anticipadamente el presente Acuerdo mediante aviso escrito con treinta (30) días de antelación, sin incurrir en penalidad, siempre que no existan Órdenes de Compra pendientes de ejecución. El incumplimiento grave o reiterado de las obligaciones del presente Acuerdo faculta a la parte inocente para declarar la terminación inmediata conforme al artículo 977 del Código de Comercio.

CLÁUSULA OCTAVA — SOLUCIÓN DE CONTROVERSIAS

Las Partes intentarán resolver de buena fe cualquier controversia derivada del presente Acuerdo mediante negociación directa dentro de los treinta (30) días siguientes a la notificación del desacuerdo.

Mecanismo de resolución: [Dispute Resolution]. Ley aplicable: [Governing Law].

En constancia, las Partes suscriben el presente Acuerdo Marco de Proveedor en [Signing City], el [Signing Date].

El Comprador

[Buyer Rep]

Signature

El Proveedor

[Supplier Rep]

Signature

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What Is a Master Vendor / Supplier Framework Agreement Colombia?

A Master Vendor / Supplier Framework Agreement Colombia in Colombia the Acuerdo Marco de Proveedor (Master Vendor/Supplier Framework Agreement) in Colombia is a commercial contract of successive execution through which a buyer company and a supplier pre-establish the general conditions that will govern all supply contracts (purchase orders) concluded between them during a determined or undetermined period, without the need to renegotiate basic terms in each individual sales transaction.

The Colombian Codigo de Comercio (Decreto 410 de 1971) regulates the supply contract in Articles 968 to 980, defining it as the agreement whereby one party — the supplier — undertakes for a price to execute for the benefit of another — the supplied party — on a periodic or continuous basis, deliveries of goods or services. Article 969 of the Codigo de Comercio establishes that the price may be fixed in the contract or determined by an agreed mechanism. Articles 976 and 977 regulate non-performance and its consequences: serious or repeated non-performance of partial deliveries entitles the innocent party to declare the termination of the supply contract, without prejudice to damages.

The Master Vendor Agreement differs from an individual supply contract in that the framework establishes only the general terms (base price, quality standards, typical lead times, payment conditions, warranties, penalties, intellectual property, confidentiality, and dispute resolution), while each specific transaction is completed by a Purchase Order that incorporates the framework terms and adds the delivery-specific details (product, quantity, final price, delivery date and location).

In Colombia, the Master Vendor Agreement is widely used in high-transaction-frequency industrial sectors: automotive manufacturing, retail and mass distribution, construction and real estate, pharmaceutical and medical device industry, agro-industrial and food sector, and telecommunications and information technology.

The legal framework governing the Master Vendor / Supplier Framework Agreement Colombia in Colombia draws on several key statutes and regulatory bodies. Under the Codigo de Comercio (Decreto 410 de 1971), the Camara de Comercio maintains the Registro Mercantil of Colombian companies. The Ley 1258 de 2008 governs Sociedades por Acciones Simplificadas (SAS). The Superintendencia de Sociedades supervises corporate governance. The DIAN (Direccion de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales) administers the Impuesto de Renta and IVA under the Estatuto Tributario (Decreto 624 de 1989). Parties executing a Master Vendor / Supplier Framework Agreement Colombia in Colombia should confirm the document reflects current law, including any amendments enacted since the original drafting date. The Código de Comercio (Decreto 410 de 1971) arts. 968-980; Ley 1480 de 2011 (Estatuto del Consumidor); Código Civil colombiano arts. 1602-1625 sets the foundational requirements.

When Do You Need a Master Vendor / Supplier Framework Agreement Colombia?

The Master Vendor Agreement is needed in Colombia when a company conducts frequent and repetitive commercial transactions with one or more suppliers and wishes to pre-establish the general conditions governing all those transactions, avoiding the need to negotiate a new contract for each individual purchase order.

Companies that regularly buy raw materials, industrial components, production inputs, or construction materials from recurring suppliers enter a Master Vendor Agreement to fix reference prices, quality standards (including applicable ISO, BPM, HACCP certifications), typical delivery lead times, payment conditions, and return and warranty procedures applicable to all purchase orders during the agreement's term.

Retail, distribution, and e-commerce companies working with multiple product suppliers need a framework agreement to standardise supply chain conditions — including packaging, labelling, and barcode specifications under GS1 Colombia standards, risk transfer conditions (applicable Incoterms 2020), returns and shrinkage handling, and penalty systems for delivery non-compliance.

Companies contracting continuous and recurring services — maintenance, cleaning, private security, IT support, professional services — use the Master Vendor Agreement (also called a Master Service Agreement or MSA in service contexts) to establish general service conditions, agreed service level agreements (SLAs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and non-performance consequences.

Parties in Colombia should prepare a Master Vendor / Supplier Framework Agreement Colombia proactively rather than waiting for a dispute to arise. Courts interpret agreements based on the written terms rather than oral representations. Under the Codigo de Comercio (Decreto 410 de 1971), the Camara de Comercio maintains the Registro Mercantil of Colombian companies. The Ley 1258 de 2008 governs Sociedades por Acciones Simplificadas (SAS). The Superintendencia de Sociedades supervises corporate governance. The DIAN (Direccion de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales) administers the Impuesto de Renta and IVA under the Estatuto Tributario (Decreto 624 de 1989). Where the transaction involves regulated activities, prior approval from the relevant authority may be required before execution.

What to Include in Your Master Vendor / Supplier Framework Agreement Colombia

A valid and enforceable Master Vendor Agreement in Colombia under the Codigo de Comercio (Decreto 410 de 1971), Articles 968-980, must contain the following essential elements to properly govern the commercial relationship between buyer and supplier.

Party Identification: Full legal name or corporate name, NIT (Numero de Identificacion Tributaria), principal domicile, legal representative details, and Chamber of Commerce registration number for each party. Complete identification is fundamental for the contract's legal validity in Colombia and for tax purposes before the DIAN.

Agreement Object: Clear description of the type of goods or services supplied, including product categories, reference technical specifications, applicable quality certifications (ISO 9001, BPM under Decreto 1686 de 2012 for food industry, HACCP, INVIMA certifications for health products), trademarks, and any relevant sector restrictions. Article 968 of the Codigo de Comercio requires the supply contract's object to be determined or determinable.

Price Structure and Adjustments: Base prices, periodic adjustment mechanisms (DANE CPI, Banco de la Republica PPI, TRM for imported inputs), bilateral price modification procedure, pricing for new products, and volume discounts.

Purchase Orders: Procedure for placing purchase orders: authorised representatives, form of order (email, ERP, digital platform), minimum order content, confirmation deadline, and effects of silence on an offer under Article 854 of the Codigo de Comercio.

Delivery and Incoterms: Delivery location, transport and insurance responsibility, applicable Incoterm (ICC Incoterms 2020), reception and inspection procedure, defect reporting deadline, and return management (RMA).

Payment Conditions: Payment deadline (30, 45, 60, 90 days from invoice date), payment method (electronic transfer, cheque), documents required (electronic invoice under DIAN Resolution 000042 de 2020), and late payment interest at the maximum Colombian legal rate under Article 884 of the Codigo de Comercio.

Dispute Resolution: Preferred mechanisms including direct negotiation, mediation at the Camara de Comercio de Bogota, arbitration at the Centro de Arbitraje y Conciliacion (under Ley 1563 de 2012, Estatuto Arbitral), or ordinary civil court jurisdiction.

Forms-legal.com provides this Master Vendor Agreement Colombia as a reference tool for companies establishing supply relationships. For high-value contracts or regulated sectors, review by a Colombian commercial law attorney is recommended.

Additional compliance elements for a Master Vendor / Supplier Framework Agreement Colombia used in Colombia include: Under the Codigo de Comercio (Decreto 410 de 1971), the Camara de Comercio maintains the Registro Mercantil of Colombian companies. The Ley 1258 de 2008 governs Sociedades por Acciones Simplificadas (SAS). The Superintendencia de Sociedades supervises corporate governance. The DIAN (Direccion de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales) administers the Impuesto de Renta and IVA under the Estatuto Tributario (Decreto 624 de 1989). Forms-legal.com provides this template as a starting point for Colombia-compliant documentation.

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