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Intermediate Sub-Contract (ICSub/A and ICSub/C)

Appropriate:

  • for use where the main contract is the Intermediate Building Contract; and 
  • for sub-contract works where the Sub-Contractor is not required to design.

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 remeasurement;
  • where main contract is the Intermediate Building Contract with contractor's design if the Sub-Contractor is not required to design.

Not suitable:

  • where the Sub-Contractor is to design any part of the sub-contract works, even though the other criteria are met - consider using the Intermediate Sub-Contract with sub-contractor's design (ICSub/D);
  • where the Sub-Contractor is 'Named' in the main contract - consider using the Intermediate Named Sub-Contract (comprising ICSub/NAM/IT, ICSub/NAM/T, ICSub/NAM/A and ICSub/NAM/C).

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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.