6.1  Performance Deductions

The Performance Deductions shall be calculated with reference to [refer to the relevant Performance Measurement Framework] of the Output Specification Schedule using the following formula:9

PD= ∑(PSFn * PDFn)

where:

PSFn

The number of Performance Standard Failures in Performance Deduction Category 'n'

PDFn

The Performance Deduction per Performance Standard Failure in Performance Deduction Category 'n' in accordance with Appendix 4

Provided that the Performance Deductions shall not exceed the Performance Deduction Cap in any one Contract Year [Note: to be deleted where there is no cap on Performance Deductions.]10




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9  The Authority should consider drafting for a ratchet mechanism for prolonged or persistent failures by a Contractor (see Section 7.5 of SoPC4).

10  Only yearly as opposed to, for example, monthly or quarterly caps on deductions should be accepted.