This subcontract establishes a contractual relationship between a main contractor and a subcontractor for the purpose of delivering certain construction and/or design works. The main contractor assigns his work and obligations specified in the main contract to the subcontractor. The employer of the main contract is not a party to this subcontract, however, the subcontractor is bound by the terms and conditions of the main contract and undertakes the same obligations towards the employer.
Pursuant to Article 890 of Federal Law No. 5 of 1985 on the Civil Transactions Law (as amended ), a contractor may assign the whole or part of the work to a subcontractor if there is no clause in the main contract on prohibition of subcontracting or the nature of the work does not require him to execute the work in person. In addition, the main contractor remains responsible towards the employer.
Article 891 of the Civil Transactions Law states that the subcontractor may not claim from the employer any dues of the main contractor, unless the latter refers him to the employer.
This subcontract contains the following sections:
Appendix A - Scope of Works, Drawings and Technical Specifications
Appendix B - Programme or Implementation Plan
Appendix C – Quotation
Appendix D – Advance Payment Guarantee
Jurisdiction
This document is intended for use in the United Arab Emirates.
Before Execution
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