Source: https://www.quantsurv.com/resources/glossary/notice-of-adjudication Content format: Markdown version of the public page. Content reviewed: 2026-09-30 # Notice of adjudication: definition and example The notice identifying the dispute to be adjudicated and the remedy sought, starting the applicable procedural timetable. By [Jack Butler-Kettle]() ยท Updated 30 September 2026 Guidance for England and Wales. Check the contract, amendments and facts that apply to your job. ## What it means in practice Read this alongside [paragraph 5 of Part I of the Scheme for Construction Contracts (England and Wales) Regulations 1998]() and [paragraph 7 of Part I of the Scheme for Construction Contracts (England and Wales) Regulations 1998](). The notice identifies the dispute being referred and the remedy sought. Under the England-and-Wales Scheme, the referral must follow within seven days of the notice. Appointment and service need careful coordination; a poorly defined notice can create jurisdictional or procedural disputes. Check the applicable rules before starting the clock. A [claim viability review]() can organise the underlying claim, while formal procedure may require specialist advice. ## Worked example ### The facts A subcontractor is considering referring a disputed valuation to adjudication. ### What happens 1. It defines the dispute and requested decision from the existing exchanges. 2. It checks that the referral documents and appointment arrangements can meet the applicable timetable. ### What this shows The notice starts a procedural sequence; it should not be sent as a casual payment reminder. ## Sources 1. [Scheme for Construction Contracts (England and Wales) Regulations 1998, SI 1998/649, Schedule, Part I, para 5 (Notice of intention to seek adjudication)](). legislation.gov.uk. 2. [Scheme for Construction Contracts (England and Wales) Regulations 1998, SI 1998/649, Schedule, Part I, para 7 (Notice of intention to seek adjudication)](). legislation.gov.uk.