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Major Project Construction Contract (MP)

Appropriate:

  • for major works where the Employer regularly procures large-scale construction work and where the Contractor to be appointed is experienced and able to take greater risk than would arise under other JCT contracts;
  • where the parties have their own detailed procedures and where limited procedures only need be set out in the contract conditions;
  • where the Employer has prepared his requirements and provided these to the Contractor; 
  • where the Contractor is not only to carry out and complete the works, but also to complete the design; and
  • the Employer employs a representative to exercise the powers and functions of the Employer under the Contract.

Can be used:

  • where the works are to be carried out in sections. 

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The Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) is the industry’s foremost contracts producing organisation. It produces standard forms e.g. standard construction contracts, standard building contracts and subcontracts for the construction industry. JCT 2005 suite of contracts includes JCT - Constructing Excellence Contract : Partnering Contract, Framework Agreement, Major Project Construction Contract, Standard Building Contract, Design and Build Contract, Intermediate Building Contract, Minor Works Building Contract, Repair and Maintenance Contract, Collateral Warranties and Partnering Charter. It also produces consumer contracts such as the homeowner building contract.