scope:

This Standard provides guidance on the preparation of contracts for maintenance work. It can be applied to: cross-border as well as national company/maintenance contractor relationships; the whole range of maintenance services including planning, management and control in addition to maintenance operations; every type of item with the exception of computer software unless the software has to be maintained as an integral part of, and together with, technical equipment. It does not: provide standard forms for maintenance contracts; determine rights and obligations between company and maintenance contractor.