Supplier Delivery Delays, Affecting Project Construction Progress

Content: When signing the procurement contract, in addition to clarifying the delivery time node (accurate to the specific date and delivery location), detailed delay compensation clauses should be specified: for example, a 0.3% daily deduction of the contract amount for delays of 1-7 days; a 0.5% daily deduction for delays of 8-15 days; and if the delay exceeds 15 days, the buyer has the right to terminate the contract and claim compensation of 10% of the contract amount. Establish a “weekly progress tracking + monthly on-site inspection” mechanism: 3 months before delivery, check the production progress through weekly video conferences; 1 month before delivery, arrange 2 technical personnel to station at the supplier’s factory for supervision, focusing on inspecting the production quality and progress of key components (such as steel structures and transmission systems), and keep supervision records. When reserving alternative suppliers, require them to have “emergency production capacity” (e.g., capable of delivering within 30 days after receiving the order), and sign a Standby Supply Agreement, stipulating that if the main supplier delays for more than 7 days, the alternative supplier can immediately start production to ensure the project progress is not affected.