Common use of Act 1998 Clause in Contracts

Act 1998. Where the Contractor enters into a sub-contract with a supplier or contractor for the purpose of performing its obligations under the Contract, it shall ensure that a provision is included in such a sub-contract which requires payment to be made of all sums due by the Contractor to the sub-contractor within a specified period not exceeding 30 days from the receipt of a valid invoice provided always that the Contractor has been paid by the Authority. Recovery of Sums Due Wherever any sum of money is recoverable from or payable by the Contractor, the Authority may deduct that sum from any sum due, or which at any later time may become due to the Contractor under the Contract or under any other agreement with the Authority.