NEC4: Design Build and Operate Contract

The brand new NEC4 Design Build and Operate Contract (DBO) allows Clients to procure a more integrated whole-life delivery solution. It reflects the increasing demand for contracts extending into the operational phase.

Core Clauses

• 1 General
• 2 The Contractor’s main responsibilities
• 3 Time
• 4 Quality management
• 5 Payment
• 6 Compensation events
• 7 Use of equipment, Plant and Materials
• 8 Liabilities and insurance
• 9 Termination

 
Resolving and Avoiding Disputes

• Option W1
• Option W2

 
Option Clauses

• Option X3: Multiple currencies
• Option X4: Ultimate holding company guarantee
• Option X8: Undertakings to the Client or Others
• Option X9: Transfer of rights
• Option X10: Information modelling
• Option X13: Performance bond
• Option X14: Advanced payment to the Contractor
• Option X18: Limitation of liability
• Option X23: Extending the Service Period

Options X1, X2, X5–X7, X11–X12, X15–X17 and X19–X22 are not used

• Option Y(UK)2: The Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996
• Option Y(UK)3: The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999
• Option Z: Additional conditions of contract

• Schedule of Cost Components
• Contract Data
• Part one – Data provided by the Client
• Part two – Data provided by the Contractor
• Index

We offer customers a wide range of delivery options from Free (7-10 working days) ... right up to by Next Day by 9am (subject to location & stock availability).

• Simply choose your preferred service when checking out
• We show "live" stock levels for all publications
• Orders received after 3:45pm will be processed on the next working day.
• Unless specifically requested, our delivery partners will not attempt a weekend delivery

We offer all customers a "No Quibble" 28 day returns policy.

If you need to return a title for any reason ...

• Contact our customer services team first to explain what you are returning and the reason
• Request a Returns Authorisation Number
• We will email you this and a link to arrange your return quickly & easily via Royal Mail
• Take your return to your nearest Post Office and they will do the rest

Please refer to our Returns page for full details & charges.