9.1 CONTRACTOR ’ S OBLIGATIONS

4.9.1 Contractor ’ s obligations: Clause 9.1

The Contractor must demonstrate to the Employer that the works have complied

with the requirements of the contract, including the expected performance.

When the works have reached a stage when they are substantially complete

and the Contractor believes they are ready to be tested, he notifies the

Employer or the Engineer. The tests on completion required under the

contract will typically be set out extensively in the contract.

Prior to commencing the tests on completion, the Contractor must:

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provide ‘as-built’ documents and operation and maintenance manuals;

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give at least 21 days ’ notice to the Engineer or Employer of the date after

which he will be ready to carry out the tests.

The tests on completion should be carried out within 14 days after the

above date, on the day or days chosen by the Engineer or Employer.

In considering the results, account must be taken of any adverse effect if the

Employer was using the works.

If the tests on completion are unduly delayed by the Employer, the

Contractor is entitled in the first place to an extension of time and/or addi-

tional payment. If the delay continues for more than 14 days, the Employer

will be deemed to have Taken Over the works (see Section 4.10) on the date

when the tests should have been completed.