Employer and Main Contractor

Retention tracker and release request

Main ContractorEmployer

Clause

FIDIC 1999 Red BookSub-Clause 14.9

Time limit

First half released on taking over, second half on expiry of the defects notification period

Format

ExcelLanguage: English

Stage

Post-contract: 6. PaymentsRoute: Both routes

Procurement routeApplies to the Employer, consultants and Main Contractor

The Employer designs through its consultant, tenders complete drawings and bills, and the contractor builds. FIDIC 1999 Red Book.

Retention held on every certificate and the dates each half falls due, with the release request letter.
Sent by the Main Contractor to the Employer.
Written to FIDIC 1999 Red Book, Sub-Clause 14.9.
Time limit: First half released on taking over, second half on expiry of the defects notification period.