Common use of Care of Property Clause in Contracts

Care of Property. A10.1 Where the Authority issues Property free of charge to the Contractor such Property shall be and remain the property of the Authority and the Contractor irrevocably licences the Authority and its agents to enter upon any premises of the Contractor during normal business hours on reasonable notice to remove any such Property. The Contractor shall not in any circumstances have a lien or any other interest on the Property and the Contractor shall at all times possess the Property as fiduciary agent and bailee of the Authority. The Contractor shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that the title of the Authority to the Property and the exclusion of any such lien or other interest are brought to the notice of all Personnel and shall, at the Authority’s request, store the Property separately and ensure that it is clearly identifiable as belonging to the Authority. A10.2 The Property shall be deemed to be in good condition when received by or on behalf of the Contractor unless the Contractor notifies the Authority otherwise within five (5) Working Days of receipt. A10.3 The Contractor shall maintain the Property in good order and condition (excluding fair wear and tear) and shall use the Property solely in connection with the Contract and for no other purpose without prior Approval. A10.4 The Contractor shall ensure the security of all the Property whilst in its possession, either on the Premises or elsewhere during the supply of the Goods or Services, in accordance with the Authority’s reasonable security requirements as required from time to time. A10.5 The Contractor shall be liable for all loss of, or damage to, the Property (excluding fair wear and tear), unless such loss or damage was caused by the Authority’s Default. The Contractor shall inform the Authority within two (2) Working Days of becoming aware of any defects appearing in, or losses or damage occurring to, the Property.