Payment: Method and conditions specified in SCC. Invoices must include a delivery note; payment within 30 days (GCC Clause 16.1β16.3). Currency is Rand unless otherwise stated (GCC Clause 16.4).
Prices: Must match bid quote unless adjusted per SCC or bid validity extension (GCC Clause 17.1).
Contract Amendments: Only via written agreement signed by both parties (GCC Clause 18.1).
Assignment: Supplier cannot assign obligations without purchaserβs written consent (GCC Clause 19.1).
Subcontracts: Supplier must notify purchaser in writing of all subcontracts (GCC Clause 20.1).
Delays: Supplier must notify purchaser of delays in writing; penalties apply unless extension granted (GCC Clauses 21.1β21.5).
Penalties: Calculated using current prime interest rate per day of delay (GCC Clause 22.1).
Termination for Default: Purchaser may terminate if supplier fails to deliver, perform obligations, or engages in corrupt practices (GCC Clause 23.1).
Termination for Insolvency: Purchaser may terminate if supplier becomes bankrupt (GCC Clause 26.1).
Settlement of Disputes: Mediation first, then South African court if unresolved after 30 days (GCC Clauses 27.1β27.5).
Limitation of Liability: Supplier not liable for indirect/consequential loss unless criminal negligence or willful misconduct (GCC Clause 28.1).
Governing Language: Contract and correspondence in English (GCC Clause 29.1).
Applicable Law: South African law unless otherwise specified (GCC Clause 30.1).
Notices: Written notices via registered/certified mail; time reckoned from posting date (GCC Clause 31.1β31.2).
Taxes and Duties: Foreign suppliers responsible for all taxes outside purchaserβs country; local suppliers responsible until delivery (GCC Clause 32.1β32.2). Tax clearance certificate required (GCC Clause 32.3).
National Industrial Participation Programme (NIPP): Applicable if specified in SCC (GCC Clause 33).
Force Majeure: Supplier not liable for delays due to unforeseeable events beyond their control (GCC Clause 25.1β25.2).
Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties: State not liable for additional costs; adjustments may be deducted from payments (GCC Clause 24.1).