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