Paragraph 7 Final certificateI1

The undertaker must apply to Highways England for the issue of the final certificate in respect of each phase at the expiration of the 12-month period in respect of that phase referred to in paragraph 6(2) or on a date on which any defects or damage arising from defects during that period has been made good to the reasonable satisfaction of Highways England (not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) and when making such application the undertaker must—

If the provisions of sub-paragraph (1) are satisfied Highways England must as soon as reasonably practicable issue a final certificate for the phase concerned.