Design and Build Sub-Contract Agreement for use in Scotland: (DBSub/A/Scot 2024)

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Design and Build Sub-Contract Agreement for use in Scotland: (DBSub/A/Scot 2024)

Appropriate:

• for use with the Design and Build Contract; and
• for sub-contract works whether or not they include design by the Sub-Contractor.
  

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 of the sub-contract works.
  

Further information about this contract:

• The Design and Build Sub-Contract is made up of two parts: the Sub-Contract Agreement (DBSub/A/Scot) which includes the Recitals, Articles and Sub-Contract Particulars, and the Sub-Contract Conditions (DBSub/C/Scot).
• It can only be used when the main contract is the Design and Build Contract for use in Scotland 2024.
• It can be used where the sub-contracted works are fully designed, or if the sub-contractor is required to design all or a part of the works.
• Provisions are included for collaborative working, sustainability and bonds (off-site materials and retention).