We are the project manager on an NEC3 ECC project. The contract does not seem to have a clause dealing with the contractor’s right to stop work, for example where there is a dispute in terms of whether an event is a compensation event or not. Is there a clause that can best address such a situation, because we consider this will be a breach of the contract and subject to termination if not put right?
The issue as to termination is dealt with in clauses 90 and 91. The employer can terminate if you have notified that the contractor has defaulted by substantially failing to comply with its obligations and not put that default right within 4 weeks of the notification, see clause 91.2 (R11). In summary the contract already deals with these issues and nothing further is needed.