STANDARD TERMS & CONDITIONS
These Terms & Conditions apply to all quotations, orders, and contracts unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Last updated: 25th March 2026
1. DEFINITIONS
1.1 “Seller” means Atelier Steel Limited.
1.2 “Buyer” means the person, firm, or company purchasing goods or services.
1.3 “Order” means any purchase order placed by the Buyer and accepted by the Seller.
1.4 “Contract” means the agreement formed in accordance with Clause 2.
1.5 “Drawing Approval Document” means the signed approval (including DocuSign or equivalent) confirming approval of fabrication drawings and authority to proceed.
1.6 “Authority to Procure” means receipt of:
(a) a valid purchase order; and
(b) a signed Drawing Approval Document or written instruction accepted by the Seller.
2. FORMATION OF CONTRACT
2.1 Quotations are invitations to treat and remain valid only for the period stated (or 1 working day if unspecified).
2.2 An Order is only accepted upon issue of the Seller’s written Order Acknowledgement.
2.3 The Contract is formed upon Order Acknowledgement and is subject exclusively to these Terms & Conditions.
2.4 These Terms override any terms issued by the Buyer unless agreed in writing.
3. CREDIT TERMS & ORDER PROCESS
3.1 The Seller may grant a credit facility subject to an agreed limit and may amend or withdraw it at any time.
3.2 Orders must be issued in writing and align with the Seller’s quotation.
3.3 Credit Limit / Exposure
No deposit is required within the agreed credit limit unless stated otherwise. Where the Order exceeds the credit limit, the excess must be paid prior to procurement.
3.4 Instruction to Proceed
The Seller will not commence procurement or fabrication until Authority to Procure has been received.
4. PRICE & VOLATILITY
4.1 All quotations are based on input costs at the date of issue.
4.2 Prices are not fixed until materials have been procured.
4.3 Repricing Prior to Procurement
Where there is any delay between quotation and Authority to Procure, the Seller reserves the right to revise its price to reflect increases in:
structural steel
fixings and bought-out items
coatings, galvanizing, or finishes
labour, energy, or transport
4.4 Any revised price will be issued prior to procurement. The Buyer may accept or cancel (subject to Clause 6).
4.5 Price Fixing on Procurement
Upon procurement, the material element of the price is fixed to that extent.
4.6 Post-Procurement Changes
Any delay, variation, or suspension after procurement shall be chargeable.
5. DRAWINGS & APPROVAL
5.1 Fabrication drawings will be issued for approval.
5.2 Fabrication will not commence until the Drawing Approval Document is signed.
5.3 The Buyer is responsible for verifying dimensions, setting out, and coordination.
5.4 Delays in approval may result in programme and cost adjustment.
6. CANCELLATION & SUSPENSION
6.1 Orders may not be cancelled without written agreement.
6.2 Pre-Approval cancellation: all incurred costs recoverable.
6.3 Post-drawing issue:
£100/hour for drawing work
minimum 20% of Order value
third-party costs
6.4 Post-procurement:
full material cost
processing and logistics
loss of margin
6.5 Suspension or delay: all associated costs recoverable.
7. PRICING & VARIATIONS
7.1 Prices are subject to adjustment under Clause 4 until procurement.
7.2 Variations to scope, specification, programme, or sequencing will be valued accordingly.
7.3 Errors and omissions may be corrected.
7.4 All pricing is based on zero retention unless agreed otherwise in writing.
8. PAYMENT TERMS
8.1 Payment terms are as stated on the invoice.
8.2 Payments must be made in full, without deduction, set-off, or retention.
8.3 RETENTION
No retention shall be applied to any payment under this Contract.
The Seller does not accept retention linked to practical completion, sectional completion, or any project milestone.
All payments fall due strictly in accordance with invoice dates, irrespective of project completion, certification, or client sign-off.
8.4 UNAUTHORISED DEDUCTIONS
Any deduction not expressly agreed in writing shall be invalid and the full invoiced amount shall remain due.
8.5 LATE PAYMENT
Late payments will incur:
interest at 8% above Bank of England base rate
a 2.5% surcharge
recovery of all costs, including legal fees
The Seller reserves the right to suspend works or withhold deliveries.
9. RETENTION OF TITLE
9.1 Ownership remains with the Seller until full payment is received.
9.2 The Seller may recover goods where payment is outstanding.
10. DELIVERY, RISK & STORAGE
10.1 Delivery dates are estimates only.
10.2 Risk passes upon delivery or offloading.
10.3 Delayed delivery by the Buyer results in chargeable storage and handling.
11. PROGRAMME & DELAYS
11.1 Programmes are indicative unless agreed otherwise.
11.2 The Buyer must provide continuous and unrestricted access.
11.3 Delays caused by site, third parties, or sequencing are chargeable.
11.4 Abortive visits are chargeable in full.
12. FORCE MAJEURE
12.1 The Seller is not liable for delay or failure due to events beyond its control, including supply chain disruption, geopolitical events, or extreme weather.
12.2 The Seller is entitled to:
(a) extension of time; and
(b) recovery of additional costs.
13. INSTALLATION & HANDOVER
13.1 Works are deemed complete upon installation.
13.2 Responsibility transfers to the Buyer at completion.
13.3 The Seller is not liable for damage by others post-completion.
14. DEFECTS LIABILITY
14.1 Defects in workmanship must be notified within 3 months of completion.
14.2 This limited period reflects that no retention is held.
14.3 Excludes damage, misuse, settlement, and design by others.
14.4 Materials are subject to manufacturer warranties only.
15. LIFTING OPERATIONS
15.1 Lifting operations shall be carried out in accordance with a lift plan.
15.2 The Appointed Person has full authority to suspend operations.
15.3 The Buyer is responsible for access and ground conditions.
15.4 Delays or aborted lifts due to weather, safety, or site constraints are chargeable.
16. EXCLUSIONS
Unless expressly included:
connection design
setting out
holding down bolts
grouting
scaffolding / edge protection
permits / traffic management
out-of-hours working
specialist fixings
builders works
17. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
17.1 Liability is limited to the Contract value.
17.2 No liability for indirect or consequential loss.
18. TERMS & CONDITIONS – VERSION CONTROL
18.1 These Terms are published on the Seller’s website and may be updated from time to time.
18.2 The applicable version is that in force at the date of Order Acknowledgement.
18.3 Updated Terms apply to future Orders only.
18.4 Mid-contract changes require written agreement.
19. GENERAL
19.1 No variation is valid unless agreed in writing.
19.2 If any provision is unenforceable, the remainder remains valid.
19.3 This Contract is governed by the laws of England and Wales