Emily's R&D
SOLUTIONS
Issue
Things to consider
Facilities required
It appears that Lakeland's facilities will be used
are required to carry put the project as NWP
does not have the required space. The Heads
should identify exactly what premises,
laboratory, specialist equipment and
consumables will be needed for the project?
It should also confirm who will supply the
required equipment and who will own it.
Required staff
It appears that Emily will be carrying out
much of the project work, under the
supervision of Prof. Table. Are there any other
staff members who are required?
Timetable
Lakeland should ensure that an estimated
timetable is included in the Heads, even if it
is likely to be the case that, in the nature of
research, the timetable may have to alter.
The parties also need to be thinking about
whether the project will run for a fixed term
or until the objectives are achieved, perhaps
with a backstop date.
Costs
The Heads should set out details of projected
costing for the project including expenses,
allowing for some contingency. Lakeland
should be clear about when payments will be
made to it by NWP.
Confidentiality
Remember Lakeland does not have a
confidentiality agreement with NWP and so it
may need covering here. Remember that this
provision will need to be made legally binding
even if the rest of the Heads are not.
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