The Project Manager has instructed the Contractor to stop or not start work for reasons other than default by the Employer or Contractor. Can either Party terminate?

NEC3 and NEC4 Contracts Termination
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The Project Manager has instructed the Contractor to stop or not start any substantial work or all work for reasons other than default by the Employer or Contractor. Can either Party terminate?

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Yes, providing the instruction was not given because of a default by the Employer or Contractor and no instruction to start or restart has not been given within three weeks (see Clause 91.6 R20).