Authority Change Notice

Notice issued by the Authority in accordance with the Change Protocol schedule stating that it is an MVC.

Project Co response

Project Co can refuse the Notice under circumstances as set out in the Change Protocol schedule.

Project Co response will include a timeframe for providing the Estimate and an estimate of Third Party Costs it will incur in preparing the Estimate.

Submission of the Estimate

The Estimate must contain the information as set out in the Change Protocol schedule including, for example, a timetable, a proposed design solution, a VfM justification, a breakdown of fees, costs etc.

A set of principles which must be followed in preparing the Estimate is set out in the schedule.

Determination of the Estimate

The parties meet to discuss and hopefully agree the Estimate.

Confirmation or Withdrawal

The Authority confirms to Project Co whether the change is to go ahead or be withdrawn.

Implementation of the MVC

Undertake the works required to implement the change (subject to necessary consents) and in accordance with the Estimate.