By way of derogation from Article 4(3), the duration of directly awarded contracts pursuant to this paragraph and paragraph 4a of this Article shall not exceed 10 years, except where Article 4(4) applies.
De mhaolú ar Airteagal 4(3), ní rachaidh ré na gconarthaí arna ndámhachtain go díreach de bhun na míre seo agus de bhun mhír 4a den Airteagal seo thar 10 mbliana, seachas sna cásanna ina mbeidh feidhm ag Airteagal 4(4).