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Sub-subcontract (SubSub)

Appropriate:

  • for use where the main contract is a JCT contract. 

Can be used:

  • with any sub-contract;
  • where the sub-subcontract works and/or sub-contract works are to be carried out in sections; 
  • for sub-subcontract works that are to be carried out on the basis of an adjusted sub-contract sum (adjustment for variations etc.) or by complete remeasurement. 

Not suitable:

  • where the sub-subcontract works are of a complex technical nature;
  • where provisions which are fully back to back with the sub-contract are required.

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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.