Alternative Parts Clause Samples
The Alternative Parts clause allows for the substitution of specified components or materials with alternative options that meet certain standards or requirements. In practice, this clause enables a party, often a supplier or contractor, to use different parts than those originally listed, provided they are equivalent in quality, function, and compatibility. This flexibility is particularly useful when original parts are unavailable, discontinued, or cost-prohibitive, ensuring that project timelines and budgets can be maintained without compromising performance or safety.
Alternative Parts. Where the Contractor cannot supply items to the specifications detailed under the Schedule of Requirements, the Contractor shall propose alternatives of a similar standard as detailed below:
Alternative Parts. 9.1. Where the Contractor cannot supply Articles to the specifications detailed under the Schedule of Requirements, the Contractor shall propose alternatives of a similar standard as detailed below:
9.1.1 The Contractor shall provide evidence of meeting fit, form and function interchangeability with the original part.
9.1.2 If any differences exist in fit, form and function these are to be detailed by the Contractor for consideration by the Authority before supplying the consumable.
9.1.3 Where the Contractor is unable to supply Articles to the specification detailed in the Schedule of Requirements, then the Contractor shall propose an alternative that may fail to meet fit, form and function. This will require the Contractor raising a concession in accordance with ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ 05-61 (Part 1 Issue 5). The concession shall include full and comprehensive details of the variation from the original part and shall be sent to the Authority’s QAR (Box 7 - DEFFORM 111) for approval.
1. To provide Post Design Support (PDS) and Production Services for the continuing design, review, update and support of Machinery Control and Surveillance (MCAS) Systems, Ancilliary and Local Controls, Power distributions Systems, Submarine Controls, and associated peripherals and parts fitted to RN vessels and Training Establishments.
2. Work required under Task 2 shall only be undertaken when subject to formal Tasking.
3. Tasking under this Contract will be subject to individual unique Job Identification Numbers (JIN), This number will appear on the Task Approval Form (TAF) which specifies the requirements for each PDS and Production task. To distinguish between production and development tasks, each JIN will carry a suffix P or D accordingly (i.e. A101 (P) or A101 (D)). JIN numbering begin from Number A101 for PDS, Development and Production requirements of the contract.
Alternative Parts. Drawing Supply 1.12 Technical Advice and Guidance 1.14 Documentation
Alternative Parts. 7.1 The Authority will consider alternative parts when the original part is no longer available, and an alternative is offered.
7.2 In cases of alternatives being offered the Contractor shall provide evidence of meeting Form/Fit/Function interchangability with the original part. If differences exist these are to be detailed for consideration by the Authority before being procured/supplied. Where alternatives are offered based on reduced unit price the Contractor shall detail the price saving.
7.3 Where the Contractor is unable to supply the articles to the specification and an alternative is offered which fails to meet Form/Fit Function but maybe acceptable to the Authority, a Concession shall be raised in accordance with ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ 05-61 in the first instance to seek approval for its use. This Concession should include comprehensive details of the variation from the original part.
Alternative Parts. 7.1 The Authority will consider alternative parts when the original part is no longer available, and an alternative is offered.
7.2 In cases of alternatives being offered the Contractor shall provide evidence of meeting Form/Fit/Function interchangability with the original part. If differences exist these are to be detailed for consideration by the Authority before being procured/supplied. Where alternatives are offered based on reduced unit price the Contractor shall detail the price saving.
7.3 Where the Contractor is unable to supply the articles to the specification and an alternative is offered which fails to meet Form/Fit Function but maybe acceptable to the Authority, a Concession shall be raised in accordance with ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ 05-61 in the first instance to seek approval for its use. This Concession should include comprehensive details of the variation from the original part. CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT 1 GENERAL CONDITIONS
1.1 The following DEFCONs shall apply to the Contract: 5 07/99 MOD Forms 640 - Advice and Inspection Note 5J 07/08 Unique Identifiers 68 05/11 Supply of Hazardous Articles & Substances 76 12/06 Contractors Personnel at Government Establishments The Contractor shall be required to: (1) complete a DEFFORM 12 ‘Attendance Certificate’ and have it countersigned by an authorised representative of the Authority before forwarding it with his quotation/claim for payment in respect of the attendance work, and (2) produce a visit report to support such attendances 113 10/04 Diversion Orders 117 05/06 Supply of Documentation for NATO Codification Purposes 129 07/08 Packaging (for Articles other than Ammunition and Explosives) 129J 07/08 The Use of the Electronic Business Delivery Form 176A 06/08 MOD Requirements for Competition in Sub-Contracting (Non-Competitive Main Contract) 501 04/04 Definitions and Interpretations 502 06/08 Specifications 503 07/05 Amendments to Contract For the purposes of Clause 1 of DEFCON 503 the Authority’s duly authorised representative shall be the Commercial Branch named at Box 1 of the Appendix to Contract. 507 10/98 Delivery 509 09/97 Recovery of Sums Due 513 06/10 Value Added Tax 515 10/04 Bankruptcy & Insolvency 516 06/04 Racial Discrimination 518 09/97 Transfer 520 07/11 Corrupt Gifts & Payments of Commission 521 10/04 Sub-Contracting to Supported Employment Enterprises 522 07/99 Payment 522J 05/03 Payment Under P2P 523 03/99 Payment of Bills Using the Bankers Automated Clearing Service (BACS) System 524 10/98 Reje...
Alternative Parts. Drawing Supply
Alternative Parts. 1.10.1 Where the Contractor cannot supply items to the specifications detailed under the Schedule of Requirements, the Contractor shall propose alternatives of a similar standard as detailed below:
1.10.1.1 The Contractor shall provide evidence of meeting fit, form and function, including interchangability, with the original part, component or assembly.
1.10.2.1 If any differences exist in fit, form and function these are to be detailed by the Contractor for consideration by the Authority before supplying the item.
1.10.3.1 Where the Contractor is unable to supply items to the specification detailed in the Schedule of Requirements, then the Contractor shall propose an alternative that may fail to meet fit, form and function. This will require the Contractor raising a Concession in accordance with ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ 05-61. The concession shall include full and comprehensive details of the variation from the original part and shall be sent to the MoD Project Manager/QAFP for onward transmission to the Authority’s (Box 7 - DEFFORM 111) for approval.
1.10.4.1 Where the contractor proposes to use an alternative part, component, or assembly that is required to comply with statutory, legal or classification society requirements, the contractor shall provide detailed evidence to demonstrate adherence and compliance with the required standard.
Alternative Parts. 9.1. Where the Contractor cannot supply Articles to the specifications detailed under the Schedule of Requirements, the Contractor shall propose alternatives of a similar standard as detailed below:
9.1.1 The Contractor shall provide evidence of meeting fit, form and function interchangeability with the original part.
9.1.2 If any differences exist in fit, form and function these are to be detailed by the Contractor for consideration by the Authority before supplying the consumable.
9.1.3 Where the Contractor is unable to supply Articles to the specification detailed in the Schedule of Requirements, then the Contractor shall propose an alternative that may fail to meet fit, form and function. This will require the Contractor raising a concession in accordance with ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ 05-61 (Part 1 Issue 5). The concession shall include full and comprehensive details of the variation from the original part and shall be sent to the Authority’s QAR (Box 7 - DEFFORM 111) for approval.