Short Form Of Sub-Contract For Use In Scotland 2024

SBCC produces building contracts and guides designed to meet the needs of the construction industry in Scotland. They are based on JCT contracts but compliant with Scottish law and practice.

Note: this contract can only be used with SBCC 2024 Edition main contracts

Appropriate:

• for use where the main contract is a SBCC contract; and
• for a small sub-contract package of work or one that is straightforward content with low risk involved.

Can be used:

• where the sub-contract works and/or main contract works are to be carried out in sections;
• for sub-contract works that are to be carried out on the basis of an adjusted sub-contract sum (adjustment for variations etc.) or by complete remeasurement.

Not suitable:

• where the sub-contract works are of a complex technical nature;
• where Sub-Contractor is to design any part of the sub-contract works, even though the other criteria are met;
• where provisions which are fully back to back with the main contract are required.