NEC3 ECC: The PM has insisted on a specific supplier for an item affected by the exchange rate - is this additional cost recoverable? Option B

The Pricing information from the client refers to a specific supplier for a boiler. The boiler is supplied by a continental company and no alternative will be accepted by the Project Manager.

Due to the current financial markets, specifically the exchange rate, this item has increased in cost by several thousand pounds.

Is there any way that this cost is recoverable under the contract? The Contract is NEC Option B