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      "url": "https://www.neccontract.com/news/when-and-why-nec-project-managers-have-to-assess-compensation-events?srsltid=AfmBOoq8Wj9Rm-qLA5azwdCdej8J2wqIOk5xvEftVXzTGYy9otoV5LJv",
      "title": "When and why NEC project managers have to assess compensation events | News | NEC Contracts",
      "content": "The contractor’s obligation to submit a compensation event quotation and details of the assessment is stated in clause 62.2. The time allowed for submission is three weeks following instruction by the project manager (clause 62.3). Clause 62.6 also allows the contractor to notify the project manager of the project manager’s failure to respond to a quotation, giving rise to an automatic extension to the period in which the project manager must respond. [...] The contractor is required to submit its quotation within three weeks of the project manager’s instruction (clause 62.3). This period may be longer if the project manager and contractor agree to extend the time allowed (clause 62.5). The requirements for submission and acceptance of a programme, as required by clause 31 and 32, are separate to the compensation event assessment process.  \n  \nHowever, the assessment of a change to the completion date due to a compensation event relies on the existence of up-to-date accepted programme. This fourth reason reinforces the importance of the contractor submitting regular programmes which comply with the contract and are therefore capable of being accepted by the project manager. [...] However, there is no similar provision for the project manager when the contractor fails to submit its quotation within the three-week period, presenting a potentially dangerous cliff edge for the contractor. The project manager could remind the contractor of the need to submit in the last few days leading up to the end of three-week period. Such action by the project manager could avoid the burden of the assessment falling to the project manager. It could also trigger a discussion and possible agreement between the project manager and the contractor to extend the period (clause 62.5).",
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      "url": "https://www.gatherinsights.com/en/nec4/response-periods",
      "title": "NEC4 Response Periods: Complete Deadlines Guide - Gather Insights",
      "content": "Stage 3: Assessment (clause 62). The PM has two weeks from the Contractor's last submitted quotation to respond. The PM may accept the quotation, instruct a revised quotation, or make their own assessment under clause 64. If the PM does not reply within two weeks, the Contractor may notify the PM that the quotation is treated as accepted. The Contractor must actively issue this notification — deemed acceptance is not triggered automatically by the passage of time. Once the Contractor issues the notification, the quotation is accepted and the change to the Prices, Completion Date, and Key Dates is final.\n\n## Deemed Acceptance: When Silence Becomes Consent [...] Fixed periods written into the contract clauses. These are the same on every NEC4 ECC project regardless of what the parties agree in Contract Data. The most commercially significant are in the compensation event procedures: the eight-week notification window (clause 61.3), the one-week PM response to a CE notification (clause 61.4), the three-week quotation period (clause 62.3), and the two-week PM response to a quotation (clause 62.6). The PM's two-week acceptance window for a programme submission (clause 31.3) also falls in this category. These periods cannot be varied by Contract Data. [...] Under clause 62.6, the Contractor may notify the PM that as the PM has not replied within two weeks, the quotation is treated as accepted. The Contractor must actively issue this notification — deemed acceptance does not arise automatically from the passage of time. Once the Contractor sends the clause 62.6 notification, the quotation is treated as accepted and the Prices, Completion Date, and Key Dates change accordingly. The PM cannot reopen the assessment unless they pursue adjudication under Option W1 or W2.\n\n### Does the eight-week time bar apply to the Project Manager as well as the Contractor?",
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      "url": "https://www.necplanningsolutions.co.uk/post/nec4-compensation-event-time-bar-and-the-ce-clock-clauses-61-and-62-explained",
      "title": "NEC4 Compensation Event Time Bar and the CE Clock: Clauses 61 and 62 Explained",
      "content": "What Clause 62 actually does\n\nClause 62 is the quotation and decision cycle. It sets a controlled sequence:\n\n1. The Project Manager instructs the Contractor to submit a quotation.\n2. The Contractor submits within the stated time. NEC guidance notes the standard ECC position is three weeks from instruction unless extended.\n3. The Project Manager replies within the period for reply in the Contract Data, or moves to their own assessment route where the contract allows.\n4. If the Project Manager fails to reply in time, Clause 62.6 provides a mechanism where the Contractor notifies the failure to reply, and if the Project Manager continues to fail to reply for two weeks after that, the quotation is treated as accepted and then implemented. [...] Two short notice templates you can use for CE notification\n\nCE Notification Template 1: Compensation event notification\n\nSubject: Compensation Event Notification CE-0XX, Clause 61.3\n\nWe notify a compensation event under clause 61.3.\n\nEvent: [one sentence].\n\nEvent date: [date].\n\nDate we became aware: [date].\n\nReferences: [instruction, drawing, RFI, minutes reference].\n\nPlease confirm the event is a compensation event and instruct submission of a quotation, or advise your intended approach.\n\nTemplate 2: Failure to reply to quotation\n\nSubject: Failure to reply to CE quotation CE-0XX, Clause 62.6\n\nOur quotation for CE-0XX was submitted on [date]. The period for reply has expired.\n\nThis email is notice of failure to reply. Please provide your response in accordance with the contract. [...] References\n\n1. NEC Contracts, “Time-barred compensation events” (FAQ). Accessed 25 February 2026.\n2. NEC Contracts, “Accepting quotations in a timely manner” (FAQ). Accessed 25 February 2026.\n3. NEC Contracts, “When and why NEC project managers have to assess compensation events” (news article, 28 June 2022). Accessed 25 February 2026.\n4. Northern Ireland Housing Executive v Healthy Buildings Ltd  NIQB 124.\n5. Northern Ireland Housing Executive v Healthy Buildings (Ireland) Ltd  NICA 27.\n6. Brodies LLP, “Does the 8-week time limit for notification apply to all compensation events (CEs)?” (11 June 2021). Accessed 25 February 2026.\n7. Fenwick Elliott, “NEC3: The time bar on compensation for contractors” (commentary). Accessed 25 February 2026.\n\n## Recent Posts\n\nSee All",
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      "url": "https://www.neccontract.com/support/faqs/accepting-quotations-in-a-timely-manner?srsltid=AfmBOopyFcUkR_rr-0fMsW1PAcZCI6-6ZuBI53bQUAgRO3QHW_7wGC8l",
      "title": "Accepting quotations in a timely manner",
      "content": "The first point is to question why you made such an agreement with your project manager. If it causes such problems, then insist the project manager deals with your quotations within the time scales set out in clause 62.3. If the project manager fails to do so then notify him or her of that failure under clause 62.6.  \n  \nIf the project manager continues to fail to reply for 2 weeks after that notification, then your original quotation will be treated as accepted (clause 62.6) and therefore implemented (clause 65.1), after which only the adjudicator can change it. The timescales in the ECC (and the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Subcontract) are deliberately written so that you should not need to get yourself in this position. [...] Back to FAQs\n\nDo you have any questions or need help?  \nCall us on +44 (0)20 7665 2446 or visit our contact us page for more ways of getting in touch.\n\nCopyright © NEC© Contracts 2026, all rights reserved.\n\nNEC® is a division of Thomas Telford Ltd, the commercial arm of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Company Reg. No. (Thomas Telford Ltd): 2556636. VAT Reg. No: 240877747",
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      "url": "https://www.danielcms.co.uk/publications/news-blog/74-when-and-why-nec-project-managers-have-to-assess-compensation-events",
      "title": "When and why NEC project managers have to assess ...",
      "content": "Reason 4: contractor’s latest programme not accepted\n\nThe contractor is required to submit its quotation within three weeks of the project manager’s instruction (clause 62.3). This period may be longer if the project manager and contractor agree to extend the time allowed (clause 62.5). The requirements for submission and acceptance of a programme, as required by clause 31 and 32, are separate to the compensation event assessment process.\n\nHowever, the assessment of a change to the completion date due to a compensation event relies on the existence of up-to-date accepted programme. This fourth reason reinforces the importance of the contractor submitting regular programmes which comply with the contract and are therefore capable of being accepted by the project manager. [...] The project manager’s obligation to intervene in the process when it is no longer possible or appropriate for the contractor to carry out the assessment reinforces the approach.\n\nReason 1: contractor misses submission deadline\n\nThe contractor’s obligation to submit a compensation event quotation and details of the assessment is stated in clause 62.2. The time allowed for submission is three weeks following instruction by the project manager (clause 62.3). Clause 62.6 also allows the contractor to notify the project manager of the project manager’s failure to respond to a quotation, giving rise to an automatic extension to the period in which the project manager must respond. [...] However, there is no similar provision for the project manager when the contractor fails to submit its quotation within the three-week period, presenting a potentially dangerous cliff edge for the contractor. The project manager could remind the contractor of the need to submit in the last few days leading up to the end of three-week period. Such action by the project manager could avoid the burden of the assessment falling to the project manager. It could also trigger a discussion and possible agreement between the project manager and the contractor to extend the period (clause 62.5).",
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  "formatted": "Source: When and why NEC project managers have to assess compensation events | News | NEC Contracts\nURL: https://www.neccontract.com/news/when-and-why-nec-project-managers-have-to-assess-compensation-events?srsltid=AfmBOoq8Wj9Rm-qLA5azwdCdej8J2wqIOk5xvEftVXzTGYy9otoV5LJv\nThe contractor’s obligation to submit a compensation event quotation and details of the assessment is stated in clause 62.2. The time allowed for submission is three weeks following instruction by the project manager (clause 62.3). Clause 62.6 also allows the contractor to notify the project manager of the project manager’s failure to respond to a quotation, giving rise to an automatic extension to the period in which the project manager must respond. [...] The contractor is required to submit its quotation within three weeks of the project manager’s instruction (clause 62.3). This period may be longer if the project manager and contractor agree to extend the time allowed (clause 62.5). The requirements for submission and acceptance of a programme, as required by clause 31 and 32, are separate to the compensation event assessment process. However, the assessment of a change to the completion date due to a compensation event relies on the existence of up-to-date accepted programme. This fourth reason reinforces the importance of the contractor submitting regular programmes which comply with the contract and are therefore capable of being accepted by the project manager. [...] However, there is no similar provision for the project manager when the contractor fails to submit its quotation within the three-week period, presenting a potentially dangerous cliff edge for the contractor. The project manager could remind the contractor of the need to submit in the last few days leading up to the end of three-week period. Such action by the project manager could avoid the burden of the assessment falling to the project manager. It could also trigger a discussion and possible agreement between the project manager and the contractor to extend the period (clause 62.5).\n\n---\n\nSource: NEC4 Response Periods: Complete Deadlines Guide - Gather Insights\nURL: https://www.gatherinsights.com/en/nec4/response-periods\nStage 3: Assessment (clause 62). The PM has two weeks from the Contractor's last submitted quotation to respond. The PM may accept the quotation, instruct a revised quotation, or make their own assessment under clause 64. If the PM does not reply within two weeks, the Contractor may notify the PM that the quotation is treated as accepted. The Contractor must actively issue this notification — deemed acceptance is not triggered automatically by the passage of time. Once the Contractor issues the notification, the quotation is accepted and the change to the Prices, Completion Date, and Key Dates is final. ## Deemed Acceptance: When Silence Becomes Consent [...] Fixed periods written into the contract clauses. These are the same on every NEC4 ECC project regardless of what the parties agree in Contract Data. The most commercially significant are in the compensation event procedures: the eight-week notification window (clause 61.3), the one-week PM response to a CE notification (clause 61.4), the three-week quotation period (clause 62.3), and the two-week PM response to a quotation (clause 62.6). The PM's two-week acceptance window for a programme submission (clause 31.3) also falls in this category. These periods cannot be varied by Contract Data. [...] Under clause 62.6, the Contractor may notify the PM that as the PM has not replied within two weeks, the quotation is treated as accepted. The Contractor must actively issue this notification — deemed acceptance does not arise automatically from the passage of time. Once the Contractor sends the clause 62.6 notification, the quotation is treated as accepted and the Prices, Completion Date, and Key Dates change accordingly. The PM cannot reopen the assessment unless they pursue adjudication under Option W1 or W2. ### Does th\n\n---\n\nSource: NEC4 Compensation Event Time Bar and the CE Clock: Clauses 61 and 62 Explained\nURL: https://www.necplanningsolutions.co.uk/post/nec4-compensation-event-time-bar-and-the-ce-clock-clauses-61-and-62-explained\nWhat Clause 62 actually does Clause 62 is the quotation and decision cycle. It sets a controlled sequence: 1. The Project Manager instructs the Contractor to submit a quotation. 2. The Contractor submits within the stated time. NEC guidance notes the standard ECC position is three weeks from instruction unless extended. 3. The Project Manager replies within the period for reply in the Contract Data, or moves to their own assessment route where the contract allows. 4. If the Project Manager fails to reply in time, Clause 62.6 provides a mechanism where the Contractor notifies the failure to reply, and if the Project Manager continues to fail to reply for two weeks after that, the quotation is treated as accepted and then implemented. [...] Two short notice templates you can use for CE notification CE Notification Template 1: Compensation event notification Subject: Compensation Event Notification CE-0XX, Clause 61.3 We notify a compensation event under clause 61.3. Event: [one sentence]. Event date: [date]. Date we became aware: [date]. References: [instruction, drawing, RFI, minutes reference]. Please confirm the event is a compensation event and instruct submission of a quotation, or advise your intended approach. Template 2: Failure to reply to quotation Subject: Failure to reply to CE quotation CE-0XX, Clause 62.6 Our quotation for CE-0XX was submitted on [date]. The period for reply has expired. This email is notice of failure to reply. Please provide your response in accordance with the contract. [...] References 1. NEC Contracts, “Time-barred compensation events” (FAQ). Accessed 25 February 2026. 2. NEC Contracts, “Accepting quotations in a timely manner” (FAQ). Accessed 25 February 2026. 3. NEC Contracts, “When and why NEC project managers have to assess compensa\n\n---\n\nSource: Accepting quotations in a timely manner\nURL: https://www.neccontract.com/support/faqs/accepting-quotations-in-a-timely-manner?srsltid=AfmBOopyFcUkR_rr-0fMsW1PAcZCI6-6ZuBI53bQUAgRO3QHW_7wGC8l\nThe first point is to question why you made such an agreement with your project manager. If it causes such problems, then insist the project manager deals with your quotations within the time scales set out in clause 62.3. If the project manager fails to do so then notify him or her of that failure under clause 62.6. If the project manager continues to fail to reply for 2 weeks after that notification, then your original quotation will be treated as accepted (clause 62.6) and therefore implemented (clause 65.1), after which only the adjudicator can change it. The timescales in the ECC (and the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Subcontract) are deliberately written so that you should not need to get yourself in this position. [...] Back to FAQs Do you have any questions or need help? Call us on +44 (0)20 7665 2446 or visit our contact us page for more ways of getting in touch. Copyright © NEC© Contracts 2026, all rights reserved. NEC® is a division of Thomas Telford Ltd, the commercial arm of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Company Reg. No. (Thomas Telford Ltd): 2556636. VAT Reg. No: 240877747\n\n---\n\nSource: When and why NEC project managers have to assess ...\nURL: https://www.danielcms.co.uk/publications/news-blog/74-when-and-why-nec-project-managers-have-to-assess-compensation-events\nReason 4: contractor’s latest programme not accepted The contractor is required to submit its quotation within three weeks of the project manager’s instruction (clause 62.3). This period may be longer if the project manager and contractor agree to extend the time allowed (clause 62.5). The requirements for submission and acceptance of a programme, as required by clause 31 and 32, are separate to the compensation event assessment process. However, the assessment of a change to the completion date due to a compensation event relies on the existence of up-to-date accepted programme. This fourth reason reinforces the importance of the contractor submitting regular programmes which comply with the contract and are therefore capable of being accepted by the project manager. [...] The project manager’s obligation to intervene in the process when it is no longer possible or appropriate for the contractor to carry out the assessment reinforces the approach. Reason 1: contractor misses submission deadline The contractor’s obligation to submit a compensation event quotation and details of the assessment is stated in clause 62.2. The time allowed for submission is three weeks following instruction by the project manager (clause 62.3). Clause 62.6 also allows the contractor to notify the project manager of the project manager’s failure to respond to a quotation, giving rise to an automatic extension to the period in which the project manager must respond. [...] However, there is no similar provision for the project manager when the contractor fails to submit its quotation within the three-week period, presenting a potentially dangerous cliff edge for the contractor. The project manager could remind the contractor of the need to submit in the last few days leading up to the end of th"
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