Whilst the operation of the facilities is the responsibility of the Contractor these are some scenarios where the Authority could become involved (see Section 4.5.7 Authority Step-In, Section 4.3.6 on Emergencies and Section 5.9.2 on Maintenance and Surveys. In addition the facility may transfer to the Authority on expiry or termination of the Contract. The Authority therefore has a legitimate interest in knowing that the Contractor has well documented operating and maintenance procedures.
The WIDP Contract (Clause 28) obliges the Contractor to produce and keep up to date an operating and maintenance manual. The Authority is entitled to access to the operating and maintenance manual to confirm the Contractor has fulfilled this obligation.