Anti-bribery

13.1 For the purposes of this clause 13 the expressions ‘adequate procedures’ and ‘associated with’ shall be construed in accordance with the Bribery Act 2010 and legislation or guidance published under it. 

13.2 Each party shall comply with applicable Bribery Laws including ensuring that it has in place adequate procedures to prevent bribery and ensure that: 

13.2.1 all of that party’s personnel; 

13.2.2 all others associated with that party; and 

13.2.3 all of that party’s subcontractors; 

13.2.4 involved in performing the Contract so comply. 

13.3 Without limitation to clause 13.2, neither party shall make or receive any bribe (as defined in the Bribery Act 2010) or other improper payment, or allow any such to be made or received on its behalf, either in the United Kingdom or elsewhere, and shall implement and maintain adequate procedures to ensure that such bribes or payments are not made or received directly or indirectly on its behalf. 

13.4 The Supplier shall immediately notify Hafod as soon as it becomes aware of a breach or possible breach by Hafod of any of the requirements in this clause 13. 

13.5 Any breach of this clause 13 by the Supplier shall be deemed a material breach of the Contract that is not remediable and shall entitle Hafod to immediately terminate the Contract by notice under clause 22.1.1.