Audit

11.1 The Supplier shall keep and maintain for six years after the date of termination or expiry (whichever is the earlier) of the Contract (or as long a period as may be agreed between the parties), full and accurate records and accounts of the operation and the charges paid by Hafod under the Contract. 

11.2 The Supplier shall keep the records and accounts referred to in clause 11.1 above in accordance with good accountancy practice. 

11.3 The Supplier shall afford Hafod and / or the Auditor such access to such records and accounts as may be required from time to time.  

11.4 The Supplier shall provide such records and accounts (together with copies of the Supplier’s published accounts) for the duration of the Contract and for a period of six (6) years after expiry of the Contract to the Auditor and Hafod (as required). 

11.5 The Supplier shall on demand provide the Auditor with all reasonable co-operation and assistance in relation to each audit including: 

11.5.1 all information requested by the Auditor within the scope of the audit; and 

11.5.2 access to the Supplier’s Personnel. 

11.6 The parties agree that they shall bear their own respective costs and expenses incurred in respect of compliance with their obligations under this clause 11. 

11.7 Without prejudice to this clause 11, the Supplier shall permit or procure permission for Hafod’s authorised representatives to access, on 28 days’ notice, any premises, facilities, staff, policies, records and other documentation reasonably required by Hafod to audit and review the Supplier’s compliance with its obligations under the Contract (Contract Audit). The Supplier must make available a senior manager to assist and coordinate the Contract Audit.