Negotiations

The Parties will attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute or claim arising out of or in relation to this Agreement through negotiations between a director of each of the Parties with authority to settle the relevant dispute. If the dispute cannot be settled amicably within fourteen (14) days from the date on which either Party has served written notice on the other of the dispute then the remaining provisions of this Clause [ ] shall apply.

Find a summary of termination and force majeure provisions used in PPP projects in Europe in EPEC guidance - Termination and Force Majeure Provisions in PPP Contracts - Europe.

Example 1 - simple example

This is a simple example, with no distinction between political and natural events. It requires that payment obligations continue even in the case of Force Majeure. It relates to a BOT project and so there is a Construction

See also, Sample force majeure Clauses

What is force majeure?

Certain events, beyond the control of the parties, may inhibit the parties from fulfilling their duties and obligations under the project agreements. To avoid the resultant breach of contract, parties may prefer to excuse contractual obligations to the extent that they have been so inhibited.

This is one of a series of case studies in sustainable urban development in the PRC.

Agreement Synopsis, Context and Review

Model Bilateral Connection Agreement that is used by the UK National Grid Company (NGC) for customers who wish to connect to its transmission system.  This model agreement makes a reference to the so-called Connection and Use of System Code (CUSC), that NGC has developed and submitted to the UK regulator (OFGEM) for approval. The CUSC is a complex document and so may not be appropriate for adaptation to developing economies without extensive amendment.

The private partner would operate and manage and further develop the infrastructure to ensure (1) the area is fully irrigated within six (6) years of the date of signature of the contract; and (2) that at least 25% of the irrigated land is available for small farmers, who should be integrated into the production chain of the commercial producers that would occupy the remainder of the land. The private partner will be remunerated for the sale of water (through user tariffs) and a capacity payment by the government.