32037942 - 715462452 - 2 – SRT GFx Works at HMNB Clyde

There is a requirement to provide GFx to 4 cabinets at HMNB Clyde to enable BT to

install a new CORE network, The existing equipment is no longer supported and

requires an upgrade. The work is to take place across different rooms and asbestos

is present in several parts of the two buildings, a route to overcome the issue has

been identified to support the DD FN team in their delivery of GFx. This requirement

will support and ensure the continued delivery of critical FN programmes. As such, it

is crucial that the delivery of services is carried out quickly and efficiently and in

accordance with agreed timescales to avoid unacceptable programme delays.

The Parties acknowledge and agree that the services exclude and the Supplier has

no obligations under this Contract or otherwise in relation to all matters in relation to

asbestos howsoever arising including but not limited to assessment or review of any

assessment of whether asbestos is present or is likely to be present in any premises,

use, removal, management of risk, management or containment of or interface with

asbestos that is or likely to be present in any premises, preparation or evaluation of

action plans or systems for managing asbestos risk, repair, notification of work with

asbestos, prevention or reduction of exposure, implementation control measures, or

maintenance of control measures (“Asbestos Matters”).

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The Authority acknowledges and agrees that all duties, obligations, and risks

howsoever arising in relation to Asbestos Matters remain with the Authority and the

Authority shall take reasonable steps to insure against or otherwise address such

risks.