University of Sussex

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University of Sussex – West Slope Residences

On the West Slope residential project led by Balfour Beatty, Nexus provided Powell Systems with subcontract advisory support on a hybrid NEC subcontract.

Scope included:

01

Contractual Risk Review

Produced clause-by-clause commentary identifying risks favouring the contractor (termination, delay exposure, payment barriers).

02

Tender Advisory

Reviewed proposed BMS package and programme assumptions; advised Powell on commercial clarifications to protect their position.

03

Forecast & Delay Planning

Reviewed timeline obligations and helped Powell prepare for compensation event notices and extension entitlement.

04

Legal & Financial Protection

Strengthened Powell’s administrative readiness to manage variations, suspensions, and final account negotiation with clarity.

This high-density student accommodation scheme required long-term forecasting and agile commercial protection under non-standard NEC terms.

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