Model letters for use by the Contractor

Letter to the Engineer

ML 10.1a

Sub-Clause 10.1 Taking Over by the Employer

Application for Taking Over of the Whole of the Works

In accordance with the provisions of Sub-Clause 10.1, we hereby give 14 days

notice that the whole of the Works will be complete and ready for taking over by
the Employer on (date).
We request you to make arrangements with the Employer, so that he is prepared
and ready to operate and safeguard the Works from the date of taking over.
Yours etc.

Note: 1.
The Contractor should continuously liaise with the Engineer
prior to the
sending of this letter, so that all potential objections are
already dealt with.
2.

In some jurisdictions taking over is achieved by committees

appointed by the Employer in accordance with the local law.
The taking over in such circumstances may be prolonged. The
procedure is to be investigated well in advance of anticipated
completion.

A Contractors Guide to the FIDIC Conditions of Contract, First Edition. Michael D.

Robinson.
2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Published 2011 by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.