Subcontracts. 20.1 The supplier must notify the purchaser in writing of all subcontracts awarded under this contracts if not already specified in the bid. Such notification, in the original bid or later, must not relieve the supplier from any liability or obligation under the contract. 21. Delays in the 21.1 Delivery of the goods and performance of services must be supplier’s made by the supplier in accordance with the time schedule performance prescribed by the purchaser in the contract. 21.2 If at any time during performance of the contract, the supplier or its subcontractor(s) should encounter conditions impeding timely delivery of the goods and performance of services, the supplier must promptly notify the purchaser in writing of the fact of the delay, its likely duration and its cause(s). As soon as practicable after receipt of the supplier’s notice, the purchaser must evaluate the situation and may at his discretion extend the supplier’s time for performance, with or without the imposition of penalties, in which case the extension must be ratified by the parties by amendment of contract. 21.3 The right is reserved to procure outside of the contract small quantities or to have minor essential services executed if an emergency arises, the supplier’s point of supply is not situated at or near the place where the goods are required, or the supplier’s services are not readily available. GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT: GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT THE NATIONAL TREASURY: Republic of South Africa 21.4 Except as provided under GCC Clause 25, a delay by the supplier in the performance of its delivery obligations must render the supplier liable to the imposition of penalties, pursuant to GCC Clause 22, unless an extension of time is agreed upon pursuant to GCC Clause 22.2 without the application of penalties. 21.5 Upon any delay beyond the delivery period in the case of a goods contract, the purchaser must, without cancelling the contract, be entitled to purchase goods of a similar quality and up to the same quantity in substitution of the goods not supplied in conformity with the contract and to return any goods delivered later at the supplier’s expense and risk, or to cancel the contract and buy such goods as may be required to complete the contract and without prejudice to his other rights, be entitled to claim damages from the supplier. 22.
Subcontracts. 20.1 The supplier must notify the purchaser in writing of all subcontracts awarded under this contracts if not already specified in the bid. Such notification, in the original bid or later, must not relieve the supplier from any liability or obligation under the contract. 21.