Guide Notes It is good practice to confirm the extended date for Completion even if there is no entitlement to an extension of time on account of the approved Variation, ie the extension of time is ‘NIL’ working days. Sample letter Option 2 can be used to reject the proposal entirely (by omitting Contractor’s the optional text) or to request an amended proposal from the Contractor or to request a response to amendments proposed by the Principal. These alternatives may be useful where there is a minor issue with the proposal, eg an error in the calculation Contractor’s of the price adjustment or an over-estimate of the effect on time. The Sample letter provides for the alternatives. If Sample letter 48B, Option 2 is used to terminate negotiations, a separate Variation instruction can be issued under clause 48.5.
Guide Notes It is good practice to confirm the extended date for Completion even if there is no entitlement to an extension of time on account of the approved Variation, ie the extension of time is ‘NIL’ working days. Sample letter Option 2 can be used to reject the Contractor’s proposal entirely (by omitting the optional text) or to request an amended proposal from the Contractor or to request a response to amendments proposed by the Principal. These alternatives may be useful where there is a minor issue with the Contractor’s proposal, eg an error in the calculation of the price adjustment or an over-estimate of the effect on time. The Sample letter provides for the alternatives. If Sample letter 48B, Option 2 is used to terminate negotiations, a separate Variation instruction can be issued under clause 48.5.
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