9.2  Authority Protocols

9.2.1  The Contractor shall, in undertaking the Works, adopt and fully comply with the Authority's Protocols in so far as they relate to the [Initial Refurbishment] Works.163

9.2.2  In the event that the Contractor becomes aware of a Refurbishment Works or Services Denial Event the Contractor shall immediately upon becoming so aware notify the Authority of this fact in accordance with the relevant Authority Protocol.

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163  Where the Contractor is unable to gain access following compliance with the procedure in each of these protocols then the Contractor should be entitled to relief from termination (and also an Excusing Event from Deductions).  However, on occasions it may be better value for money to compensate the Contractor for programme changes.  This better value for money position should be tested and demonstrated during the bidding process.