Short Form of the Sub-Contract

Appropriate: for use where the main contract is a JCT contract; and for a small sub-contract package of work or one that is of straightforward content with low risk involved. Can be used: where the sub-contract works and/or main contract works are to be carried out in sections; for sub-contract works that are to be carried out on the basis of an adjusted sub-contract sum (adjustment for variations etc.) or by complete re-measurement. Not suitable: where the sub-contract works are of a complex technical nature; where the Sub-Contractor is to design any part of the sub-contract works, even though the other criteria are met; where provisions which are fully back to back with the main contract are required.