Short Form of Sub-Contract

Short Form of Sub-Contract for use in Scotland (ShortSub/Scot 2016)

Appropriate:

• for use where the main contract is a SBCC contract; and
• for a small sub-contract package of work or one that is of straightforward content with low risk involved.

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.

Not suitable:

• where the sub-contract works are of a complex technical nature;
• where the Sub-Contractor is to design any part of the sub-contract works, even though the other criteria are met;
• where provisions which are fully back to back with the main contract are required.

Amendment and Errata Sheets

Amendment February 2018

Downloads

• Sample Contract