2.1 Unless otherwise provided, references in this Schedule to Clauses and Schedules shall be references to the relevant Clauses and Schedules in the Contract.
2.2 Unless otherwise provided, references to parts, paragraphs, tables and appendices shall be references to parts, paragraphs, tables and appendices in this Schedule.
2.3 The Parties agree that without prejudice to the express provisions of the Contract, this Schedule shall form the sole basis of payment by the Authority to the Contractor.
2.4 VAT properly chargeable on any component of the Unitary Charge shall be payable as set out in Clause [refer to the relevant Value Added Tax clause] of the Contract.
2.5 Where the symbol ∑ is used in formulae it shall have the meaning 'sum of'.
2.6 'm' shall relate to Contract Months.
2.7 'y' shall relate to Contract Years.
2.8 This Schedule (Payment Mechanism) shall be read in conjunction with the Contract and the Output Specification Schedule.