13. Tender and Service Fee Client Requests
13.1. Upon client sign-off, where the client requests tender submissions and/or Service Fee scope of works the Architecture North Ltd will raise an invoice for the tender submission scope of works.
13.2. Upon receipt of payment for the tender submissions and/or Service Fee scope of works within 5 working days the Architect/Consultant shall provide the project deliverables, milestones, and timelines to the client in writing.
13.3. Within the tender submissions and/or Service Fee scope of works the Architect/Consultant should also specify the scope of the tender.
13.3.1. Should the project require planning permission, permitted development, or building regulations, the project application description, as outlined by the approving inspectors constitutes the appropriate level of information for the tender submissions and/or Service Fee scope of works.
13.4. Within the tender submissions and/or Service Fee scope of works the Architecture North Ltd shall outline any project exclusions or inclusions.
13.5. Any clarifications or queries from the consultants regarding the project should be raised to the Architecture North Ltd.
13.6. The scope of services outlined in this tender submission is based on the information available at the time of submission.
13.7. Should any changes be required to the scope of services or deliverables during the project, the client must provide written notice to the Architecture North Ltd outlining the requested changes.
13.8. The Architecture North Ltd will evaluate the changes and provide a written response outlining any additional fees or timelines that may apply.
13.9. The client will have the opportunity to accept or reject the proposed changes.
13.10. Any changes to the scope of services or deliverables will be required to undertake the revision request clause 16.
13.11. The Architecture North Ltd shall not be held liable for any delays or errors resulting from the Client's failure to timely approve or sign Client Approval Forms.
13.12. It is the Client’s responsibility to appoint or otherwise engage any Other Client Appointments required to perform work or services under separate agreements and require them to collaborate with the Architecture North Ltd.
13.13. The Client shall confirm in writing to the Architecture North Ltd the work or services to be performed by any Other Client Appointments.
13.14. The Client acknowledges that they have the right to appoint third-party consultants of their choice for their Project.
13.14.1. In such cases, it shall be the sole responsibility of the Client to provide the appointed third-party consultants with any requested information or documentation
13.15. The Architecture North Ltd shall not be liable for any delay, deficiency, or error caused by such third-party consultants.
13.16. The Client acknowledges they cannot hold the Architecture North Ltd accountable for the Other Client Appointments, and not the Architecture North Ltd, responsible for the proper carrying out and completion of the work or services entrusted to them under any Other Client Appointments.