Return/Collection of Equipment. The Hirer undertakes at the termination of the hire period to return the equipment to the Suppliers depot from which it was originally hired in a clean and sound condition. The Hirer must give at least 48 hours notice in writing (an email is acceptable) of his intention to end the hire period, and obtain an off-hire reference from the Supplier. Hire charges will cease from that agreed date provided that the equipment is returned within the period of notice. For this purpose Saturdays, Sundays and all Bank and Public Holidays are not working days. Counting procedures for off-hire equipment will always take place after return to the Suppliers yard. If the Supplier agrees to collect the equipment upon termination from a location specified by the Hirer, at an agreed carriage charge, counting procedures for off-hired equipment collected will take place only after return to the Suppliers yard. If the Supplier is unable for whatsoever reason to collect any off-hired equipment from the location specified by the Hirer, the Hirer shall be bound to pay the Suppliers carriage charge in any event, and the equipment will continue to attract hire charges until subsequently recovered by the Supplier. The Hirer shall, at the request of the Supplier, inform the Supplier in writing within one working day of the receipt of such request, of the location of all equipment currently on hire. The Hirer shall permit the Supplier and any person authorised thereby at all times to enter the premises in which the equipment is situated to inspect and examine the equipment. The Supplier may at its discretion render a charge for the value of the equipment should there be any reason to doubt the continuing possession and control of the equipment by the Hirer.
