diff --git a/force_bdss/mco/parameters/tests/test_base_mco_parameter.py b/force_bdss/mco/parameters/tests/test_base_mco_parameter.py
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+import unittest
+
+
+
+
+class TestBaseMCOParameter(unittest.TestCase):
+    def test_instantiation(self):