Common use of Use of Authority equipment Clause in Contracts

Use of Authority equipment. Unless otherwise set out in the Specification and Tender Response Document or otherwise agreed by the Parties in writing, any equipment or other items provided by the Authority for use by the Supplier: shall be provided at the Authority’s sole discretion; shall be inspected by the Supplier in order that the Supplier can confirm to its reasonable satisfaction that such equipment and/or item is fit for its intended use and shall not be used by the Supplier until it has satisfied itself of this; must be returned to the Authority within any agreed timescales for such return or otherwise upon the request of the Authority; and shall be used by the Supplier at the Supplier’s risk and the Supplier shall upon written request by the Authority reimburse the Authority for any loss or damage relating to such equipment or other items caused by the Supplier (fair wear and tear exempted).