10.1. The Director is authorised to nominate to the main contractor, the sub-contractor or supplier submitting the most advantageous tender.
10.2. The terms of the contract between the Council and the main contractor will indicate that the Council will not be in any way responsible for matters arising from the nomination which act to the detriment of the main contractor.
10.3. Nominated sub-contractors or suppliers will be subject to the Council's requirements as to technical and financial appraisal.
10.4. The main contractor will ensure that the nominated sub-contractor(s) enter into a sub-contract with the main contractor on terms that will indemnify the main contractor against the latter's own obligations under the main contract in relation to the works, supplies or services included in the sub-contract.
10.5. At the discretion of the Director, in consultation with the Director of Central Services, nominated sub-contractors will be required to enter into an appropriate warranty agreement with the Council.