Common use of Suspension of the Services Clause in Contracts

Suspension of the Services. 19.1 The Supplier shall, on the written instruction of the Hirer’s Representative, suspend the performance of the Services or any part thereof for such time and in such manner as the Hirer’s Representative may require. 19.2 Where the performance of the Services or any part thereof has been suspended under clause 19.1 and the Services are to be resumed, the Hirer’s Representative shall grant the Supplier a reasonable period of time in order to resume performance of such Services. 19.3 Unless the suspension is due to the default or a breach by the Supplier of any provision of this Agreement, the Supplier shall be entitled to reimbursement of the sums which would otherwise have fallen due under the Pricing Document less a reasonable deduction for the cost of fuel, consumables, discretionary overtime and other avoidable costs assessed by the Hirer’s Representative to be fair and reasonable. The Supplier shall take all reasonable steps to reduce avoidable costs during any suspension. 19.4 In the event of suspension, the Supplier shall: 19.4.1 comply with the Hirer’s Representative’s instructions with regard to the stabling of Plant; 19.4.2 not remove any Plant from the Site or other location without the written permission of the Hirer’s Representative. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld.