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4-2.10 Delays

The supplier must promptly notify the CO if it is unable to comply with delivery dates specified in the contract. The CO coordinates the information and alternatives with the client and the purchase/SCM team. Following these discussions, the CO can:

  • Accept the delays and establish a new delivery schedule. The CO must notify all receiving sites of the new schedule. This acceptance would normally include some additional considerations (price, performance, quantity, or service) from the supplier.
  • Accept partial deliveries of completed products and reschedule the remaining quantities. Again the CO must notify all receiving sites of the revisions. This acceptance would normally include some additional considerations (price, performance, quantity, or service) from the supplier.
  • Reject the delay and terminate the contract for default. Further information on terminating a contract for default can be found in Section 5-13, Terminate Contract.

Clause 4-1: General Terms and Conditions addresses delay of performance or delivery.




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