Nominated Subcontractor
Definition
A nominated subcontractor is a subcontractor selected by the client or their consultant (rather than the main contractor) to carry out a specific package of work. The main contractor is typically required to use the nominated sub but may negotiate on commercial terms. This arrangement is distinct from the main contractor's own domestic subcontractors.
In construction tendering, this means...
Nominated subcontracting can create complexity for GCs because they carry interface risk with parties they didn't select and may have limited leverage over their performance. When a tender package includes nominated subcontractors, it's important to scope clearly who is responsible for coordination, programme, and defect resolution at the trade boundaries.
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