Quality Management System

1.42  The Contractor shall implement a Quality Management System that is compliant with ISO9001 or equal throughout the construction period.

1.43  The Contractor shall appoint a quality manager who shall in respect of the Works:

a)  ensure the effective operation of and implementation of the Quality Management System;

b)  audit the Quality Management System at regular intervals (and as a minimum every [ ] months) and report the findings of such audit to the Contractor and the Authority;

c)  audit any sub-contractor's Quality Management Systems, as a minimum every [ ] months, to ensure the Contractor's overall compliance with the Contract and report the findings of such audits to the sub-contractors and the Authority;

d)  review the Quality Management System at intervals agreed with the Authority to ensure their continued   suitability and effectiveness; and

e)  liaise with the Authority on all matters relating to quality assurance.