Works to 31 Porthcressa
	 
	 July 2021

	Table of Contents
	Title	Page
	A	JCT 2016 Minor Works Building Contract with               Contractors Design (MW16)	4
	A10	PROJECT PARTICULARS	6
	A11	TENDER AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS	8
	A12	THE SITE/ EXISTING BUILDINGS	10
	A13	DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK	12
	A20	JCT MINOR WORK BUILDING CONTRACT (WD)  14
	A30	TENDERING/ SUBLETTING/ SUPPLY	18
	A31	PROVISION, CONTENT AND USE OF 	24
	DOCUMENTS
	A32	MANAGEMENT OF THE WORKS	29
	A33	QUALITY STANDARDS/ CONTROL	33
	A34	SECURITY/ SAFETY/ PROTECTION	40
	A35	SPECIFIC LIMITATIONS ON METHOD/  	48
	SEQUENCE/  TIMING
	A36	FACILITIES/ TEMPORARY WORK/ SERVICES	50
	A37	OPERATION/ MAINTENANCE OF THE FINISHED 54
	WORKS
	A40	CONTRACTOR'S GENERAL COST ITEMS: 	57
	MANAGEMENT AND STAFF
	A41	CONTRACTOR'S GENERAL COST ITEMS: SITE 	59
	ACCOMMODATION
	A42	CONTRACTOR'S GENERAL COST ITEMS: 	61
	SERVICES AND FACILITIES
	A43	CONTRACTOR'S GENERAL COST ITEMS: 	63
	MECHANICAL PLANT
	A44	CONTRACTOR'S GENERAL COST ITEMS: 	65
	TEMPORARY WORKS
	A50	WORK/ PRODUCTS BY/ ON BEHALF OF THE 	67
	EMPLOYER

	A53	WORK BY STATUTORY AUTHORITIES/ 	69
	UNDERTAKERS
	A54	PROVISIONAL WORK/ ITEMS	71
	A55	DAYWORKS	73

	A
JCT 2016 Minor Works Building Contract with Contractors Design
The Contractor has been afforded the opportunity, for all items in the preliminaries section to price separately the time related and fixed charges he attributes to each item.  It shall be clearly understood that this opportunity is provided to assist the Contractor in preparing his price and will not determine the basis to be adopted by the Quantity Surveyor in preparing valuations for interim certificates.  The Contractor is referred to the Clause Valuation of preliminaries in Section A20.
	A10
	PROJECT PARTICULARS

	A10 PROJECT PARTICULARS
	110	THE PROJECT
	• Name:  Works to 31 Porthcressa 
	•	Nature: Minor refurbishment works to the domestic property 
	•	 Location: Porthcressa, Isles of Scilly
		 Length of contract: 2.5 weeks on site (excluding mobilisation)
	120	EMPLOYER (CLIENT)
	•	 Name: Council of the Isles of Scilly
	•	 Address: Town Hall, St Mary’s, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0LW
		 
	130	PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR (CDM)
	•	 Name: TBC
	•	 Address: TBC
	•	 Contact: TBC

	140	CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR & PRINCIPAL DESIGNER
	•	 Name: Currie & Brown UK Ltd
	•	 Address: Kensington Court, Pynes Hill, Exeter, EX2 5TY
	
	170	STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
	•	 Name: N/A 
	•	 Address: 
		 Telephone: 

	A11
	TENDER AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

	A11 TENDER AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
	110	TENDER DRAWINGS
		 The tender drawings are:  As per the Schedule of Works.
	120	CONTRACT DRAWINGS
		 The Contract Drawings: Proposed to be the same as the tender drawings. 
	160	PRECONSTRUCTION INFORMATION
	•	 Format: The Preconstruction information is described in these preliminaries in Section 
	A34. It refers to information given elsewhere in the preliminaries and other tender 
	180	OTHER DOCUMENTS
	•	 Inspection: Drawings and other documents relating to the Contract but not included in the tender documents may be seen by appointment during normal office hours at the office of 
	Procurement department of the Council of the Isles of Scilly

		 

	A12
	THE SITE/ EXISTING BUILDINGS

	A12 THE SITE/ EXISTING BUILDINGS
	110	THE SITE
		 Description: As detailed on the contract drawings.
	120	EXISTING BUILDINGS ON/ ADJACENT TO THE SITE
		 Description:  The Contractors attention is drawn to the Schedule of Works. The properties are situated in Hugh Town, St Marys. 

The surrounding areas are in full operation and no claims shall be entertained based on a lack of knowledge of the area and the neighbouring areas and their functions.

Before work commences the Contractor in the presence of the Contract Administrator/Employer or their designated representatives shall inspect the site and surrounding external works and prepare a schedule of conditions.  The schedule shall fully describe the conditions of all items likely to be affected by the works and shall include photographs and/or video taken by the Contractor. The schedule shall be dated and signed by the Contractor and the Employer and deposited with the Contract Administrator.   

Every care shall be taken to avoid damage and vibration to the existing buildings:  

Access to the site and the adjacent buildings shall be maintained at all times.

The Contractor is required to familiarise themselves with the correct working policies required by the Council prior to undertaking works. Every care shall be taken to avoid damage to the existing buildings: 

		140	EXISTING UTILITIES AND SERVICES
	•	 Drawings: (Information shown is indicative only):  
Services are known to exist within the area of the site.  Where known these are indicated within the tender documentation.  The Contractor is responsible for taking all necessary precautions for protecting the same and making good any damage, which does occur.  He is also to allow for inconvenience caused in working around these services, and for maintaining them in use.  Details of known existing services are indicated on the drawings, but actual positions must be verified by the Contractor.  All reasonable precautions to locate other potential services runs not indicated should be taken.
	160	SOILS AND GROUND WATER
		 Information: N/A.
	170	SITE INVESTIGATION
		 Report: N/A.
	180	HEALTH AND SAFETY FILE
	•	 Availability for inspection: The Health and Safety File for the site/ building may be seen by 
appointment during normal office hours at: The Health and Safety File for the site/ existing buildings may be seen 	by appointment during normal office hours at:  Council of the Isles of Scilly 01720 424000

The Contractor is to note that the Contractor will have been deemed to have examined the existing Health and Safety Files in conjunction with their tender submission.  No claim based on the lack of any such knowledge will be entertained.
	200	ACCESS TO THE SITE
	•	 Description: The Contractor is to allow for all associated signage and banks man to ensure the tenants are not adversely affected by the works.  
	Limitations (including, but not limited to): Adjacent to the neighbouring properties. The Contractor is to familiarise himself with access requirements and restrictions on site.
It is the Contractors responsibility to ascertain the exact conditions that necessitate access to the site. In particular the transport of material etc from the delivery/haulage point to the site. The Contractor is to familiarise himself with the road conditions and associated transport restrictions to and from the site. All associated protection and temporary works required to facilitate access will be deemed included by the Contractor. It is the Contractors full responsibility to familiarise himself with the road width restrictions and rights of way etc that exist on the island including any haulage and transport restrictions to and from the island. No additional costs or extensions of time shall be allowed through lack of knowledge of
site access, egress or delivery and transport routes. It is the Contractors complete responsibility to ensure that all access to and from the Island for both personnel and materials is fully managed and coordinated. A freight transfer company such as the Gry Maritha operate from Penzance to the Island of St Mary’s but the Contractor is to ensure that he is fully aware of the further transport requirements to the Island of St Agnes and the associated restrictions and if necessary. All associated fees, taxes, harbour fees, pilotage and levies etc. are to be included for by the Contractor.
The Contractors is advised that the Rachabite slip is the preferred slip usage for the project as a whole.  The Contractor is to therefore include for all cost associated with using this slip and associated harbour fees etc.  The Contractor is advised to liaise with the Harbour Master during the tender period to understand the requirements for access and coordination etc. no claim following a lack of consultation will be entertained.  Any alternative slip/beach usage proposals will be at the complete risk of the Contractor and the COIS accept no responsibility for the availability or permission to use any other access point.
	210	PARKING
		 Restrictions on parking of the Contractor's and employees' vehicles: No parking is available on 		the site.
	220	USE OF THE SITE
	•	 General: Do not use the site for any purpose other than carrying out the Works. 
	230	SURROUNDING LAND/ BUILDING USES
	•	 General: Adjacent or nearby uses or activities are as follows: 

Items of work, which are to be carried out outside the boundaries of the site, are identified on the drawings and in the specification.  The contractor is to confine his operations in connection with these works to the immediate area surrounding them, and shall allow in his rates for carrying out the works at times to be agreed with the adjacent property owners, and the Employer and for all costs associated with the provision of temporary lighting, safety barriers and the like necessary to ensure the safety and security of such works.
The Contractor is to note that the residential, education, social welfare and businesses neighbouring the site will be in operation throughout the period of the works.  The Contractor is to limit his operations to outside of this area as per the site boundary lines as indicated on the Architects drawings.
There are existing adjacent buildings that will be in occupation during the course of this Contract, and the Contractor is to allow in his price and programming for carrying out the work so as to cause the minimum disturbance to the occupants, for the exercising of all due precautions and for complying with all reasonable instructions from the COIS to achieve this

		240	HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS
	•	 General: The nature and condition of the site/ building cannot be fully and certainly 
	ascertained before it is opened up. However the following hazards are or may be present: 
	- Refer to the health and safety information available from client
	•	 Information: The accuracy and sufficiency of this information is not guaranteed by the 
	Employer or the Employer's representative. Ascertain if any additional information is 
	required to ensure the safety of all persons and the Works. 
	•	 Site staff: Draw to the attention of all personnel working on the site the nature of any 
	possible contamination and the need to take appropriate precautionary measures. 
	250	SITE VISIT
	•	 Assessment: Ascertain the nature of the site, access thereto and all local conditions and 
	restrictions likely to affect the execution of the Works. 
	 Arrangements for visit: The Contract Administrator. 

The Contractor shall be deemed to have visited the site before submitting his price, and to have satisfied himself as to the means of communication, access to the site and all other conditions under which the works will be carried out, together with the conditions affecting the supply of labour and materials and all other matters which may affect the price. No claim based on the lack of any such knowledge will be entertained.

	A13
	DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK

	A13 DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK
	110	PREPARATORY WORK BY OTHERS
	•	 Works: Carried out under a separate contract and completed before the start of work on 
	site for this Contract. 
		 Description: The Client will commission a refurbishment and demolition asbestos survey which will be 	passed to the contract post tender.
	120	THE WORKS
		 Description:  As A10/110. 
	130	WORK BY OTHERS CONCURRENT WITH THE CONTRACT
		 Description: ________. 
	140	COMPLETION WORK BY OTHERS
		 Description:  ________. 

	A20
	JCT MINOR WORK BUILDING CONTRACT (MW)

	A20 JCT MINOR WORK BUILDING CONTRACT (MW)
	JCT MINOR WORKS BUILDING CONTRACT
	•	 The Contract: JCT Minor Works Building Contract with Contractors Design 2016 Edition. 
		 Requirement: Allow for the obligations, liabilities and services described as follows: 
	THE RECITALS
	First - THE WORKS AND THE CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
	•	 The work comprises: as listed in clause As A10/110
		 
		Architect/ Contract Administrator: 

	CONTRACTOR DESIGN ITEMS
		Employers Requirements: Allow to review the current DEICR report and undertake the C2 and C3 items. The contractor is to issue a ‘Satisfactory’ DIECR report prior to practical completion.
	Third - PRICED DOCUMENTS
 Documents to be priced or provided by the Contractor: Schedule of Works 
	THE ARTICLES
		
		Refer to Section 2 of the Tender documentation for Section A20.

		CONTRACT PARTICULARS

		Refer to Section 2 of the Tender documentation for Section A20.

		CONTRACT GUARANTEE BOND - Not required

Valuation of Preliminaries: Notwithstanding the requirement that fixed charges and time related charges should be provided by the Contractor the valuation for each interim certificate shall include an allowance for preliminaries calculated as a proportion of the total value of “running costs” of preliminaries equal to proportion which the value of works executed, bears to the contract sum excluding the value of preliminaries.

The value of “running” costs, “setting up” costs and “closing down” costs shall each be assessed by the Quantity Surveyor within the total value of preliminaries. The value of “setting up, closing downs” costs and of any works executed or costs incurred under the provisional sums included in the preliminaries shall be included in the relevant valuations.
	
												A30
	TENDERING/ SUBLETTING/ SUPPLY

	A30 TENDERING/ SUBLETTING/ SUPPLY
	MAIN CONTRACT TENDERING
	110	SCOPE
	•	 General: These conditions are supplementary to those stated in the Invitation to Tender 
	and on the form of tender. 

	Upon receipt of the documents check that all information necessary for preparing the 	contractors price has been provided.  Report any missing documents, pages or discrepancies 	to the Quantity Surveyor.
	145	TENDERING PROCEDURE
	•	 General: In accordance with the principles of: CIB Code of Procedure for the selection of Main Contractors.
		 Arithmetical errors: Overall price is dominant. 
	160	EXCLUSIONS
	•	 Inability to tender: Immediately inform if any parts of the work as defined in the tender 
	documents cannot be tendered. 
		 Relevant parts of the work: Define those parts, stating reasons for the inability to tender. 
	170	ACCEPTANCE OF TENDER
	•	 Acceptance: No guarantee is offered that any tender will be recommended for acceptance 
	or be accepted, or that reasons for non acceptance will be given. 
		 Costs: No liability is accepted for any cost incurred in the preparation of any tender. 
	190	PERIOD OF VALIDITY
	•	 Period: After submission or lodgement, keep tender open for consideration (unless 
	previously withdrawn) for not less than 90 days. 
		 Date for possession/ commencement: See section A20. 
	PRICING/ SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS
	210	PRELIMINARIES IN THE SPECIFICATION
	•	 The Preliminaries/ General conditions sections (A10-A56 inclusive) must not be relied on 
	as complying with SMM7. 
	250	PRICED DOCUMENTS
	•	 Alterations: Do not alter or qualify the priced documents without written consent. Tenders 
	containing unauthorised alterations or qualifications may be rejected. 
	•	 Measurements: Where not stated, ascertain from the drawings. 
	•	 Deemed included: Costs relating to items, which are not priced, will be deemed to have 
	been included elsewhere in the tender. 
		 Submit: With tender return.

		Prices inserted into the Contactors submission shall include for the quality and quantity shown 		on the drawings, referred to in the specification and which are necessary for the proposed 		completion of the works.
		Amendment sheets will be issued by the Quantity Surveyor should any amendments be 		required.
		Any item or items which has/have not been priced and which involve a cost or costs in 			complying with or of carrying out the works described in such items or items will be deemed to 		be included.  If such items are omitted in accordance with the Contract Administrator’s 			instructions they will be deemed to be a variation for which a fair valuation shall be made.  The 		Contractors priced submission shall be priced in black indelible figures to facilitate reproduction.   
	310	TENDER
	•	 General: Tenders must include for all work shown or described in the tender documents as 
	a whole or clearly apparent as being necessary for the complete and proper execution of 
	the Works. 
	440	SCHEDULE OF RATES
	•	 Schedule of rates (unpriced): Included with the tender documents. The Contractor may 
	insert additional items. All items must be fully priced. 
		 Fully priced copy: Submit N/A. 
	440	SCHEDULE OF RATES
	•	 Content: Provide rates for all significant items of work including at least the following: 
	-  ________. 
		 Fully priced copy: Submit  With tender. 
	500	TENDER STAGE METHOD STATEMENTS
	•	 Method statements: Prepare, describing how and when the following is to be carried out: 
	- ________. 
		 Statements: Submit ________. 
	510	ALTERNATIVE METHOD TENDERS
	•	 General: In addition to and at the same time as tendering for the Works as defined in the 
	tender documents, alternative methods of construction/ installation may be submitted for 
	consideration. Alternatives, which would involve significant changes to other work, may not 
	be considered. 
	•	 Alternative tenders: Such alternatives will be deemed to be alternative tenders and each 
	must include a complete and precise statement of the effects on cost and programme. 
	•	 Safety method statement: Carry out a health and safety risk assessment for each 
	alternative and where appropriate provide a safety method statement suitable for 
	incorporation in the Health and Safety Plan. 
	•	 Full technical data: Submit for each alternative together with details of any consequential 
	amendments to the design and/ or construction of other parts of the Works. 
		 Submit: ________. 
	515	ALTERNATIVE TIME TENDERS
	•	 General: In addition to and at the same time as tendering based upon the date or period 
	specified in section A20, an alternative tender based upon a different date for completion 
	or period may be submitted. 
	•	 Date for completion: If any such tender is accepted the date for completion inserted in the 
	Contract will be the date stated in the alternative tender or determined from the period 
	stated in the alternative tender. 
	520	DESIGN DOCUMENTS
	•	 Scope: Include the following in the Contractor's Proposals: 
-	Design drawings: 
-	Technical information
530	SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS
	•	 Details: If products of different manufacture to those specified are proposed, submit details 
	with the tender giving reasons for each proposed substitution. Substitutions, which have 
	not been notified at tender stage, may not be considered. 
	•	 Compliance: Substitutions accepted will be subject to the verification requirements of 
	clause A31/200. 

	550	HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION
	•	 Content: Describe the organisation and resources to safeguard the health and safety of 
	operatives, including those of subcontractors, and of any person whom the Works may 
	affect. 
	•	 Include: 
	-	A copy of the contractor's health and safety policy document, including risk assessment 
	procedures. 
	-	Accident and sickness records for the past five years. 
	-	Records of previous Health and Safety Executive enforcement action. 
	-	Records of training and training policy. 
	-	The number and type of staff responsible for health and safety on this project with 
	details of their qualifications and duties. 
		 Submit: Within 2 days of request. 
	570	OUTLINE CONSTRUCTION PHASE HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN
	•	 Content: Submit the following information within one week of request: 
	-	Method statements on how risks from hazards identified in the pre-construction 
	information and other hazards identified by the contractor will be addressed. 
	-	Details of the management structure and responsibilities. 
	-	Arrangements for issuing health and safety directions. 
	-	Procedures for informing other contractors and employees of health and safety hazards. 
	-	Selection procedures for ensuring competency of other contractors, the self-employed 
	and designers. 
	-	Procedures for communications between the project team, other contractors and site 
	operatives. 
	-	Arrangements for cooperation and coordination between contractors. 
	-	Procedures for carrying out risk assessment and for managing and controlling the risk. 
	-	Emergency procedures including those for fire prevention and escape. 
	-	Arrangements for ensuring that all accidents, illness and dangerous occurrences are 
	recorded. 
	-	Arrangements for welfare facilities. 
	-	Procedures for ensuring that all persons on site have received relevant health and 
	safety information and training. 
	-	Arrangements for consulting with and taking the views of people on site. 
	-	Arrangements for preparing site rules and drawing them to the attention of those 
	affected and ensuring their compliance. 
	-	Monitoring procedures to ensure compliance with site rules, selection and management 
	procedures, health and safety standards and statutory requirements. 
		Review procedures to obtain feedback. 
	590	SITE WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
	•	  Person responsible for developing the Plan: The Contractor. 
	•	  Content: Include details of: 
	-	Principal Contractor for the purposes of the regulations. 
	-	Location of the site. 
	-	Description of the project. 
	-	Estimated project cost. 
	-	Types and quantities of waste that will be generated. 
	-	Resource management options for these wastes including proposals for minimization/ 
	reuse/ recycling. 
	-	The use of appropriate and licensed waste management contractors. 
	-	Record keeping procedures. 
	-	Waste auditing protocols. 
	•	 Additional requirements: ________. 
		 Submit within 5 days of request.

	595	ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
	•	  Employer's Environmental Policy: 
	-	Location: See A11/180. 
	-	Evidence of compliance: Submit: ________. 
	•	  Project Environmental Management System: Develop a system compatible with the 
	Employer's policy. 
	-	Format: ________. 
	-	Specific Requirements: ________
	-	Submit: ________. 
	•	  Supporting information: Supply as necessary, including: 
	-	Information: ________. 
	-	Format: ________. 
	-	Submit: ________. 
	596	ENVIRONMENTAL TARGETS
	•	 BREEAM targets: 
	-	CO2 or energy arising from site activities ________. 
	-	CO2 or energy arising from transport to and from site ________. 
	-	Water consumption arising from site activities ________. 
	-	Air (dust) pollution arising from the site ________. 
	-	Water (ground and surface) pollution occurring on the site ________. 
	-	80% of site timber is responsibly sourced and 100% is legally sourced. 
		 Compliance: Monitor and submit report: Within one week of request. 
	599	FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
	•	 Records: Retain, make available for inspection and supply on request information 
	reasonably required to allow response to requests made under the provisions of the 
	Freedom of Information Act. 
	•	 Determination: Submit requests received. Do not supply information  outside the project 
	participants without express written permission. 
		 Confidentiality: Maintain at all times. 
	SUBLETTING/ SUPPLY
	640	'LISTED' DOMESTIC SUBCONTRACTORS
	•	 General: The work listed below and described in the Contract Documents must be carried 
	out by persons identified in a list as provided for in clause A30/645: 
	-	The work: ________. 
	-	Enter into a contract with one of the following: 
	________. 

	645	'LISTED' DOMESTIC SUBCONTRACTORS
	•	 General: Contract Documents provide that certain work must be carried out by a person of 
	the Contractor's choice selected from a list of not less than three persons given therein. 
	•	 The selected person: Will become a subcontractor as provided for in the Contract 
	Condition for Subletting. 
	•	 Additions to lists: 
	-	The Employer or Employer's representative may, but only with the consent of the 
	Contractor which shall not be unreasonably withheld, add additional person(s) to the list 
	at any time prior to the execution of a binding subcontract agreement. 
	-	The Contractor may, but only with consent, which will not be unreasonably withheld, add 
	additional persons to the list and must, if requested, submit (in an approved form) 
	evidence of the suitability of such additional person(s). Wherever possible, submissions 
	for addition of person(s) must be made, and consent obtained, before return of the 
	tender. When any submission for addition of person(s) is made with the tender the 
	consequences, if any, to the tender price compared to the use of the listed persons are 
	to be made clear or the tender will be treated as qualified. 
	•	 Shortage of names: If at any time prior to execution of a binding subcontract agreement 
	less than three persons named in the list (including any persons added as provided above) 
	are able and willing to carry out the relevant work, give notice without delay. The Employer 
	will then forthwith add the names of other persons as provided above so that the list 
	comprises not less than three such persons, or confirm that no names will be added. If the 
	Employer fails to do either within one week of the Contractor's notification the Contractor, 
	who may subcontract in accordance with the Contract, must carry out the work. 
	•	 Agreement: Before the start of work to which the list relates enter into a binding 
	subcontract agreement and confirm that this has been done, giving the name of the 
	selected subcontractor. 

	A31
	PROVISION, CONTENT AND USE OF DOCUMENTS

	A31 PROVISION, CONTENT AND USE OF DOCUMENTS
	DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS
	110	DEFINITIONS
	•	 Meaning: Terms, derived terms and synonyms used in the preliminaries/ general 
	conditions and specification are as stated therein or in the appropriate British Standard or 
	British Standard glossary. 
	120	COMMUNICATION
	•	 Definition: Includes advise, inform, submit, give notice, instruct, agree, confirm, seek or 
	obtain information, consent or instructions, or make arrangements. 
	•	 Format: In writing to the person named in clause A10/140 unless specified otherwise. 
		 Response: Do not proceed until response has been received. 
	130	PRODUCTS
	•	 Definition: Materials, both manufactured and naturally occurring, and goods, including 
	components, equipment and accessories, intended for the permanent incorporation in the 
	Works. 
	•	 Includes: Goods, plant, materials, site materials and things for incorporation into the 
	Works. 
	135	SITE EQUIPMENT
	•	 Definition: All appliances or things of whatsoever nature required in or about the 
	construction for completion of the Works but not materials or other things intended to form 
	or forming part of the Permanent Works. 
	•	 Includes: Construction appliances, vehicles, consumables, tools, temporary works, 
	scaffolding, cabins and other site facilities. 
	140	DRAWINGS
	•	 Definitions: To BSRIA BG 6/2009 A design framework for building services. Design 
	activities and drawing definitions. 
		 CAD data: In accordance with BS 1192. 
	145	CONTRACTOR'S CHOICE
		 Meaning: Selection delegated to the Contractor, but liability to remain with the specifier. 
	155	SUBMIT PROPOSALS
		 Meaning: Submit information in response to specified requirements. 

	160	TERMS USED IN SPECIFICATION
	•	 Remove: Disconnect, dismantle as necessary and take out the designated products or 
	work and associated accessories, fixings, supports, linings and bedding materials. 
	Dispose of unwanted materials. Excludes taking out and disposing of associated pipework, 
	wiring, ductwork or other services. 
	•	 Fix: Receive, unload, handle, store, protect, place and fasten in position and disposal of 
	waste and surplus packaging including all labour, materials and site equipment for that 
	purpose. 
	•	 Supply and fix: As above, but including supply of products to be fixed. All products to be 
	supplied and fixed unless stated otherwise. 
	•	 Keep for reuse: Do not damage designated products or work. Clean off bedding and 
	jointing materials. Stack neatly, adequately protect and store until required by the 
	Employer/ Purchaser or for use in the Works as instructed. 
	•	 Make good: Execute local remedial work to designated work. Make secure, sound and 
	neat. Excludes redecoration and/ or replacement. 
	•	 Replace: Supply and fix new products matching those removed. Execute work to match 
	original new state of that removed. 
	•	 Repair: Execute remedial work to designated products. Make secure, sound and neat. 
	Excludes redecoration and/ or replacement. 
	•	 Refix: Fix removed products. 
	•	 Ease: Adjust moving parts of designated products or work to achieve free movement and 
	good fit in open and closed positions. 
	•	 Match existing: Provide products and work of the same appearance and features as the 
	original, excluding ageing and weathering. Make joints between existing and new work as 
	inconspicuous as possible. 
	•	 System: Equipment, accessories, controls, supports and ancillary items, including 
	installation, necessary for that section of the work to function. 
	170	MANUFACTURER AND PRODUCT REFERENCE
	•	 Definition: When used in this combination: 
	-	Manufacturer: The firm under whose name the particular product is marketed. 
	-	Product reference: The proprietary brand name and/ or reference by which the particular 
	product is identified. 
	•	 Currency: References are to the particular product as specified in the manufacturer's 
	technical literature current on the date of the invitation to tender. 
	200	SUBSTITUTION OF PRODUCTS
	•	 Products: If an alternative product to that specified is proposed, obtain approval before 
	ordering the product. 
	•	 Reasons: Submit reasons for the proposed substitution. 
	•	 Documentation: Submit relevant information, including: 
	-	manufacturer and product reference; 
	-	cost; 
	-	availability; 
	-	relevant standards; 
	-	performance; 
	-	function; 
	-	compatibility of accessories; 
	-	proposed revisions to drawings and specification; 
	-	compatibility with adjacent work; 
	-	appearance; 
	-	copy of warranty/ guarantee. 
	•	 Alterations to adjacent work: If needed, advise scope, nature and cost. 
		 Manufacturers' guarantees: If substitution is accepted, submit before ordering products. 

	210	CROSS REFERENCES
	•	 Accuracy: Check remainder of the annotation or item description against the terminology 
	used in the section or clause referred to. 
	•	 Related terminology: Where a numerical cross-reference is not given the relevant sections 
	and clauses of the specification will apply. 
	•	 Relevant clauses: Clauses in the referred to specification section dealing with general 
	matters, ancillary products and execution also apply. 
		 Discrepancy or ambiguity: Before proceeding, obtain clarification or instructions. 
	220	REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
		 Conflicts: Specification prevails over referenced documents. 
	230	EQUIVALENT PRODUCTS
	•	 Inadvertent omission: Wherever products are specified by proprietary name the phrase 'or 
	equivalent' is to be deemed included. 
	240	SUBSTITUTION OF STANDARDS
	•	 Specification to British Standard or European Standard: Substitution may be proposed 
	complying with a grade or category within a national standard of another Member State of 
	the European Community or an international standard recognised in the UK. 
	•	 Before ordering: Submit notification of all such substitutions. 
	•	 Documentary evidence: Submit for verification when requested as detailed in clause 
	A31/200. Any submitted foreign language documents must be accompanied by certified 
	translations into English. 
	250	CURRENCY OF DOCUMENTS
	•	 Currency: References to published documents are to the editions, including amendments 
	and revisions, current on the date of the Invitation to Tender. 
	260	SIZES
	•	 General dimensions: Products are specified by their co-ordinating sizes. 
	•	 Timber: Cross section dimensions shown on drawings are: 
	-	Target sizes as defined in BS EN 336 for structural softwood and hardwood sections. 
	-	Finished sizes for non-structural softwood or hardwood sawn and further processed 
	sections. 
	DOCUMENTS PROVIDED ON BEHALF OF THE EMPLOYER
	410	ADDITIONAL COPIES OF DRAWINGS/ DOCUMENTS
		 Additional copies: Two copies of the drawings (not counting any certified copy of the Contract 		Drawings) will be issued to the Contractor free of charge.  Additional copies may be issued on 		request but will be charged to the Contractor . 
	440	DIMENSIONS
		 Scaled dimensions: Do not rely on. 
	450	MEASURED QUANTITIES
	•	 Ordering products and constructing the Works: The accuracy and sufficiency of the 
	measured quantities is not guaranteed. 
		 Precedence: The specification and drawings shall override the measured quantities. 
	460	THE SPECIFICATION
	•	 Coordination: All sections must be read in conjunction with Main Contract Preliminaries/ 
	General conditions. 

	480	TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS
	•	 Reference documents: Available for inspection by appointment during the normal office 
	hours at the office of ________. 
	•	 Document titles: 
	 - ________. 
	DOCUMENTS PROVIDED BY CONTRACTOR/ SUBCONTRACTORS/ SUPPLIERS
600	CONTRACTOR'S DESIGN INFORMATION
	•	 Contractor's designed work: Include: Refer to A20 1/10
		Format: Technical CAD design for as required for the appropriate consultant to review and 		comment on. 
	630	TECHNICAL LITERATURE
	•	 Information: Keep on site for reference by all supervisory personnel: 
	-	Manufacturers' current literature relating to all products to be used in the Works. 
		Relevant British, EN or ISO Standards. 
	640	MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS AND GUARANTEES
	•	 Components and equipment: Obtain or retain copies, register with manufacturer and hand 
	over on or before completion of the Works. 
	•	 Information location: In Building Manual. 
	•	 Emergency call out services: Provide telephone numbers for use after completion. Extent 
	of cover: ________. 
	650	ENERGY RATING CALCULATION
	•	  Calculation documentation: 
	-	Number of copies: ________. 
	-	Deliver to: Energy Performance Certificate Assessor and also lodge in the Building 
	Manual. 
	655	CODE FOR SUSTAINABLE HOMES
	•	 Assessment Information: 
	-	Provide the following: ________. 
	-	Format: ________. 
		Deliver to: ________. 
	660	ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
	•	 Scheme type: ________. 
	•	 Assessment information: 
	-	Provide the following: ________. 
	-	Format: ________. 
		Submit: Within one week of request.  

	A32
	MANAGEMENT OF THE WORKS

	A32 MANAGEMENT OF THE WORKS
	GENERALLY
	110	SUPERVISION
	•	 General: Accept responsibility for coordination, supervision and administration of the 
	Works, including subcontracts. 
	•	 Coordination: Arrange and monitor a programme with each subcontractor, supplier, local 
	authority and statutory undertaker, and obtain and supply information as necessary for 
	coordination of the work. 
	115	CONSIDERATE CONSTRUCTORS SCHEME
	•	 Registration: Before starting work, register the site and pay the appropriate fee
	•	 Contact: 
	-	Address: Considerate Constructors Scheme Office, PO Box 75, Great Amwell, Ware, 
	Hertfordshire, SG12 0YX. 
	-	Tel. 01920 485959. 
	-	Fax. 01920 485958. 
	-	Free phone 0800 7831423 
	-	Web. www.ccscheme.org.uk 
	-	E mail. enquiries@ccscheme.org.uk 
	•	 Standard: Comply with the Scheme's Code of Considerate Practice. 
		
	117	CONSTRUCTING BETTER HEALTH SCHEME
	•	 Membership: N/A.
	•	 Contact: 
	Constructing Better Health, B&CE Building, Manor Royal 
	Crawley, West Sussex 
	RH10 9QP 
	Tel: 0845 873 7726 
	Email: info@cbhltd.co.uk 
	Website:www.constructingbetterhealth.co.uk 
	120	INSURANCE
	•	 Documentary evidence: Before starting work on site submit details, and/ or policies and 
	receipts for the insurances required by the Conditions of Contract. 
	130	INSURANCE CLAIMS
	•	 Notice: If any event occurs which may give rise to any claim or proceeding in respect of 
	loss or damage to the Works or injury or damage to persons or property arising out of the 
	Works, immediately give notice to the Employer, the person named in clause A10/140 and 
	the Insurers. 
	•	 Failure to notify: Indemnify the Employer against any loss, which may be caused by failure 
	to give such notice. 
	140	CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
	•	 Information: Record accurately and retain: 
	-	Daily maximum and minimum air temperatures (including overnight). 
	-	Delays due to adverse weather, including description of the weather, types of work 
	affected and number of hours lost. 

	150	OWNERSHIP
	•	 Alteration/ clearance work: Materials arising become the property of the Contractor except 
	where otherwise stated. Remove from site as work proceeds. 
	PROGRAMME/ PROGRESS
	210	PROGRAMME
	•	 Master programme: Immediately when requested and before starting work on site submit 
	in an approved form a master programme for the Works, which must include details of: 
	-	Planning and mobilisation by the Contractor 
	-	Subcontractor's work. 
	-	Running in, adjustment, commissioning and testing of all engineering services and 
	installations. 
	-	Work resulting from instructions issued in regard to the expenditure of provisional sums. 
	-	Work by others concurrent with the Contract. 
		 Submit ________. 
	245	START OF WORK ON SITE
	•	 Notice: Before the proposed date for start of work on site give minimum notice of 
	2 weeks. 
	250	MONITORING
	•	 Progress: Record on a copy of the programme kept on site. 
	•	 Avoiding delays: If any circumstances arise which may affect the progress of the Works 
	submit proposals or take other action as appropriate to minimize any delay and to recover 
	any lost time. 
	•	 Key Performance Indicators: 
	-	Details: ________. 
	-	Record progress against each of the KPIs. If performance against KPI falls short of 
	target, submit proposals for remediation. 
	260	SITE MEETINGS
	•	 General: Site meetings will be held to review progress and other matters arising from 
	administration of the Contract. 
	•	 Frequency: To be agreed.
	•	 Location: Site.
	•	 Accommodation: Ensure availability at the time of such meetings. 
	•	 Attendees: Attend meetings and inform subcontractors and suppliers when their presence 
	is required. 
		 Chairperson (who will also take and distribute minutes): Contract Administrator. 
	280	PHOTOGRAPHS
	•	 Number of locations: ________. 
	•	 Frequency of intervals: ________. 
	•	 Image format: ________. 
	•	 Number of images from each location: ________. 
		 Other requirements: ________
	290	NOTICE OF COMPLETION
	•	 Requirement: Give notice of the anticipated dates of completion of the whole or parts of 
	the Works. 
	•	 Associated works: Ensure necessary access, services and facilities are complete. 
		 Period of notice (minimum): ________. 

	310	EXTENSIONS OF TIME
	•	 Notice: When a notice of the cause of any delay or likely delay in the progress of the works 
	is given under the contract,  written notice must also be given of all other causes which 
	apply concurrently. 
	•	 Details: As soon as possible submit: 
	-	Relevant particulars of the expected effects, if appropriate, related to the concurrent 
	causes. 
	-	An estimate of the extent, if any, of the expected delay in the completion of the Works 
	beyond the date for completion. 
		All other relevant information required.  
	CONTROL OF COST
	420	REMOVAL/ REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING WORK
	•	 Extent and location: Agree before commencement. 
		 Execution: Carry out in ways that minimize the extent of work. 
	430	PROPOSED INSTRUCTIONS
	•	 Estimates: If a proposed instruction requests an estimate of cost, submit without delay and 
	in any case within seven days. 
	440	MEASUREMENT
		 Covered work: Give notice before covering work required to be measured. 
	450	DAYWORK VOUCHERS
	•	 Before commencing work: Give reasonable notice to person countersigning daywork 
	vouchers.  
	•	 Content: Before delivery each voucher must be: 
	-	Referenced to the instruction under which the work is authorised. 
	-	Signed by the Contractor's person in charge as evidence that the operatives' names, the 
	time daily spent by each and the equipment and products employed are correct. 
		 Submit: By the end of the week in which the work has been executed. 
	470	PRODUCTS NOT INCORPORATED INTO THE WORKS
	•	 Ownership: At the time of each valuation, supply details of those products not incorporated 
	into the Works which are subject to any reservation of title inconsistent with passing of 
	property as required by the Conditions of Contract, together with their respective values. 
		 Evidence: When requested, provide evidence of freedom of reservation of title. 

500	PRICING VARIATIONS
When pricing or administering a variation, the contractor will not be paid an allowance for staff prelims or other preliminaries items related to processing the variation.  

	A33
	QUALITY STANDARDS/ CONTROL

	A33 QUALITY STANDARDS/ CONTROL
	STANDARDS OF PRODUCTS AND EXECUTIONS
	110	INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTATION
	•	 General: Where and to the extent that products or work are not fully documented, they are 
	to be: 
	-	Of a kind and standard appropriate to the nature and character of that part of the Works 
	where they will be used. 
	-	Suitable for the purposes stated or reasonably to be inferred from the project 
	documents. 
	Contract documents: Omissions or errors in description and/ or quantity shall not vitiate 
	the Contract nor release the Contractor from any obligations or liabilities under the 
	120	WORKMANSHIP SKILLS
	•	 Operatives: Appropriately skilled and experienced for the type and quality of work. 
	•	 Registration: With Construction Skills Certification Scheme. 
		 Evidence: Operatives must produce evidence of skills/ qualifications when requested. 
	130	QUALITY OF PRODUCTS
	•	 Generally: New. (Proposals for recycled products may be considered). 
	•	 Supply of each product: From the same source or manufacturer. 
	•	 Whole quantity of each product required to complete the Works: Consistent kind, size, 
	quality and overall appearance. 
	•	 Tolerances: Where critical, measure a sufficient quantity to determine compliance. 
	•	 Deterioration: Prevent. Order in suitable quantities to a programme and use in appropriate 
	sequence. 
	135	QUALITY OF EXECUTION
	•	 Generally: Fix, apply, install or lay products securely, accurately, plumb, neatly and in 
	alignment. 
	•	 Colour batching: Do not use different colour batches where they can be seen together. 
	•	 Dimensions: Check on-site dimensions. 
	•	 Finished work: Without defects, e.g. not damaged, disfigured, dirty, faulty, or out of 
	tolerance. 
		 Location and fixing of products: Adjust joints open to view so they are even and regular. 
	140	COMPLIANCE
	•	 Compliance with proprietary specifications: Retain on site evidence that the proprietary 
	product specified has been supplied. 
	•	 Compliance with performance specifications: Submit evidence of compliance, including 
	test reports indicating: 
	-	Properties tested. 
	-	Pass/ fail criteria. 
	-	Test methods and procedures. 
	-	Test results. 
	-	Identity of testing agency. 
	-	Test dates and times. 
	-	Identities of witnesses. 
		Analysis of results. 

	150	INSPECTIONS
	•	 Products and executions: Inspection or any other action must not be taken as approval 
	unless confirmed in writing referring to: 
	-	Date of inspection. 
	-	Part of the work inspected. 
	-	Respects or characteristics which are approved. 
	-	Extent and purpose of the approval. 
		Any associated conditions. 
	160	RELATED WORK
	•	 Details: Provide all trades with necessary details of related types of work. Before starting 
	each new type or section of work ensure previous related work is: 
	-	Appropriately complete. 
	-	In accordance with the project documents. 
	-	To a suitable standard. 
	-	In a suitable condition to receive the new work. 
		 Preparatory work: Ensure all necessary preparatory work has been carried out. 
	170	MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS/ INSTRUCTIONS
	•	 General: Comply with manufacturer's printed recommendations and instructions current on 
	the date of the Invitation to tender. 
	•	 Changes to recommendations or instructions: Submit details. 
	•	 Ancillary products and accessories: Use those supplied or recommended by main product 
	manufacturer. 
	•	 Agrément certified products: Comply with limitations, recommendations and requirements 
	of relevant valid certificates. 
	180	WATER FOR THE WORKS
	•	 Mains supply: Clean and uncontaminated. 
	•	 Other: Do not use until: 
	-	Evidence of suitability is provided. 
		Tested to BS EN 1008 if instructed. 
	SAMPLES/ APPROVALS
	210	SAMPLES
	•	 Products or executions: Comply with all other specification requirements and in respect of 
	the stated or implied characteristics either: 
	-	To an express approval. 
		To match a sample expressly approved as a standard for the purpose. 
	220	APPROVAL OF PRODUCTS
	•	 Submissions, samples, inspections and tests: Undertake or arrange to suit the Works 
	programme. 
	•	 Approval: Relates to a sample of the product and not to the product as used in the Works. 
	Do not confirm orders or use the product until approval of the sample has been obtained. 
	•	 Complying sample: Retain in good, clean condition on site. Remove when no longer 
	required. 

	230	APPROVAL OF EXECUTION
	•	 Submissions, samples, inspections and tests: Undertake or arrange to suit the Works 
	programme. 
	•	 Approval: Relates to the stated characteristics of the sample. (If approval of the finished 
	work as a whole is required this is specified separately). Do not conceal, or proceed with 
	affected work until compliance with requirements is confirmed. 
	•	 Complying sample: Retain in good, clean condition on site. Remove when no longer 
	required. 
	ACCURACY/ SETTING OUT GENERALLY
	320	SETTING OUT
	•	 General: Submit details of methods and equipment to be used in setting out the Works. 
	•	 Levels and dimensions: Check and record the results on a copy of drawings. Notify 
	discrepancies and obtain instructions before proceeding. 
		 Inform: When complete and before commencing construction. 
	330	APPEARANCE AND FIT
	•	 Tolerances and dimensions: If likely to be critical to execution or difficult to achieve, as 
	early as possible either: 
	-	Submit proposals; or 
	-	Arrange for inspection of appearance of relevant aspects of partially finished work. 
		 General tolerances (maximum): To BS 5606, tables 1 and 2. 
	340	CRITICAL DIMENSIONS
	•	 Critical dimensions: Set out and construct the Works to ensure compliance with the 
	tolerances stated. 
		 Location: Detailed on drawings ________. 
	350	LEVELS OF STRUCTURAL FLOORS
	•	 Maximum tolerances for designed levels to be: 
	-	Floors to be self-finished, and floors to receive sheet or tile finishes directly bedded in 
	adhesive: +/- 10 mm. 
	-	Floors to receive dry board/ panel construction with little or no tolerance on thickness: +/
	- 10 mm. 
	-	Floors to receive mastic asphalt flooring/ underlays directly: +/- 10 mm. 
	-	Floors to receive mastic asphalt flooring/ underlays laid on mastic asphalt levelling coat
	(s): +/- 15 mm. 
	-	Floors to receive fully bonded screeds/ toppings/ beds: +/- 15 mm. 
		Floors to receive unbonded or floating screeds/ beds: +/- 20 mm.  
	360	RECORD DRAWINGS
	•	 Site setting out drawing: Record details of all grid lines, setting-out stations, benchmarks 
	and profiles. Retain on site throughout the contract and hand over on completion. 
	SERVICES GENERALLY
	410	SERVICES REGULATIONS
	•	 New or existing services: Comply with the Byelaws or Regulations of the relevant Statutory 
	Authority. 
	420	WATER REGULATIONS/ BYELAWS NOTIFICATION
	•	 Requirements: Notify Water Undertaker of any work carried out to or which affects new or 
	existing services and submit any required plans, diagrams and details. 
	•	 Consent: Allow adequate time to receive Undertaker's consent before starting work. Inform 
	immediately if consent is withheld or is granted subject to significant conditions. 

	430	WATER REGULATIONS/ BYELAWS CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATE
	•	 On completion of the work: Submit (copy where also required to the Water Undertaker) a 
	certificate including: 
	-	The address of the premises. 
	-	A brief description of the new installation and/ or work carried out to an existing 
	installation. 
	-	The Contractor's name and address. 
	-	A statement that the installation complies with the relevant Water Regulations or 
	Byelaws. 
	-	The name and signature of the individual responsible for checking compliance. 
		The date on which the installation was checked. 
	435	ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION CERTIFICATE
	•	 Submit: When relevant electrical work is completed. 
		 Original certificate: To be lodged in the Building Manual. 
	440	GAS, OIL AND SOLID FUEL APPLIANCE INSTALLATION CERTIFICATE
	•	 Before the completion date stated in the Contract: Submit a certificate stating: 
	-	The address of the premises. 
	-	A brief description of the new installation and/ or work carried out to an existing 
	installation. 
	-	Any special recommendations or instructions for the safe use and operation of 
	appliances and flues. 
	-	The Contractor's name and address. 
	-	A statement that the installation complies with the appropriate safety, installation and 
	use regulations. 
	-	The name, qualification and signature of the competent person responsible for checking 
	compliance. 
	-	The date on which the installation was checked. 
		 Certificate location: ________. 
	445	SERVICE RUNS
	•	 General: Provide adequate space and support for services, including unobstructed routes 
	and fixings. 
	•	 Ducts, chases and holes: Form during construction rather than cut. 
	•	 Coordination with other works: Submit details of locations, types/ methods of fixing of 
	services to fabric and identification of runs and fittings. 
	450	MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SERVICES
	•	 Final tests and commissioning: Carry out so that services are in full working order at 
	completion of the Works. 
		 Building Regulations notice: Copy to be lodged in the Building Manual. 
	SUPERVISION/ INSPECTION/ DEFECTIVE WORK
	525	ACCESS
	•	 Extent: Provide at all reasonable times access to the Works and to other places of the 
	Contractor or subcontractors where work is being prepared for the Contract. 
		 Designate: ________. 
	530	OVERTIME WORKING
	•	 Notice: Prior to overtime being worked, submit details of times, types and locations of work 
	to be done. 
	-	Minimum period of notice: ________. 
	•	 Concealed work: If executed during overtime for which notice has not been given, it may 
	be required to be opened up for inspection and reinstated at the Contractor's expense. 

	540	DEFECTS IN EXISTING WORK
	•	 Undocumented defects: When discovered, immediately give notice. Do not proceed with 
	affected related work until response has been received. 
	•	 Documented remedial work: Do not execute work which may: 
	-	Hinder access to defective products or work; or 
		Be rendered abortive by remedial work. 
	560	TESTS AND INSPECTIONS
	•	 Timing: Agree and record dates and times of tests and inspections to enable all affected 
	parties to be represented. 
	•	 Confirmation: One working day prior to each such test or inspection. If sample or test is 
	not ready, agree a new date and time. 
		 Records: Submit a copy of test certificates and retain copies on site. 
	570	AIR PERMEABILITY
	•	 Method: Pressure test in accordance with the ATTMA publication: TS 1: Measuring Air 
	Permeability of Building Envelopes 
	•	 Requirement: Air leakage not to exceed ________ m³/(h.m²) at an internal to external 
	pressure difference of ________ Pascals. 
	•	 Results: Submit ________. 
		 Copy: To be lodged in the Building Manual.  
	580	CONTINUITY OF THERMAL INSULATION
	•	 Record and report: Confirm that work to new, renovated or upgraded thermal elements 
	has been carried out to conform to specification. Include: 
	-	The address of the premises. 
	-	The Contractor's name and address. 
	-	The name, qualification and signature of the competent person responsible for checking 
	compliance. 
	-	The date on which the installation was checked. 
	•	 Submit: Before completion of the Works. 
		 Copy: To be lodged in the Building Manual.  
	590	RESISTANCE TO PASSAGE OF SOUND
	•	 Method: ________. 
	•	 Compliance: ________, 
		Copies: Incorporate in the Building Manual. 
	595	ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
	•	 Assessment: Undertaken by a member of an approved accreditation scheme. Submit 
	details of scheme name and evidence of qualifications when requested. 
	-	Building Type: ________. 
	-	Method: ________. 
	•	 Format: 
	-	Certificate: To be incorporated in the Building Manual. 
	-	Report: ________. 
		 Submit: ________. 
	610	DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS/ EXECUTIONS
	•	 Proposals: Immediately any work or product is known, or appears, to be not in accordance 
	with the Contract, submit proposals for opening up, inspection, testing, making good, 
	adjustment of the Contract Sum, or removal and re-execution. 
	•	 Acceptability: Such proposals may be unacceptable and contrary instructions may be 
	issued. 

	WORK AT OR AFTER COMPLETION
	710	WORK BEFORE COMPLETION
	•	 General: Make good all damage consequent upon the Works. 
	Temporary markings, coverings and protective wrappings: Remove unless otherwise 
	instructed. 
	•	 Cleaning: Clean the Works thoroughly inside and out, including all accessible ducts and 
	voids. Remove all splashes, deposits, efflorescence, rubbish and surplus materials. 
	•	 Cleaning materials and methods: As recommended by manufacturers of products being 
	cleaned, and must not damage or disfigure other materials or construction. 
	•	 COSHH dated data sheets: Obtain for all materials used for cleaning and ensure they are 
	used only as recommended by their manufacturers. 
	•	 Minor faults: Touch up in newly painted work, carefully matching colour and brushing out 
	edges. Repaint badly marked areas back to suitable breaks or junctions. 
	•	 Moving parts of new work: Adjust, ease and lubricate as necessary to ensure easy and 
	efficient operation, including doors, windows, drawers, ironmongery, appliances, valves 
	and controls. 
	720	SECURITY AT COMPLETION
	•	 General: Leave the Works secure with, where appropriate, all accesses closed and 
	locked. 
		 Keys: Account for and adequately label all keys and hand over to Employer with itemized 
	730	MAKING GOOD DEFECTS
	•	 Remedial work: Arrange access with Contract Administrator. 
	•	 Rectification: Give reasonable notice for access to the various parts of the Works. 
		 Completion: Notify when remedial works have been completed. 
	740	HIGHWAY/ SEWER ADOPTION
	•	 Work to be adopted under the Highways Act, Section 38, or the Roads (Scotland) Act, 
	Section 16 to 18, or the Water Industry Act, Section 104: Description: ________. 
	•	 Work for adoption must be: 
	-	Completed by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Highway/ Sewer Authorities 
	before the certificate stating the Works are complete is issued. 
	-	Subject to a Defects Liability/ Rectification Period of 12 months (see Appendix to the 
	Contract/ Contract Particulars). 
	-	Maintained during the Defects Liability/ Rectification Period, including making good of 
	damage due to reasonable wear and tear occurring during the Period and cleaning at 
	the end of the Period, all to the satisfaction of the Highway/ Sewer Authorities. 

	A34
	SECURITY/ SAFETY/ PROTECTION

	A34 SECURITY/ SAFETY/ PROTECTION
	SECURITY, HEALTH AND SAFETY
	120	EXECUTION HAZARDS
	•	 Common hazards: Not listed. Control by good management and site practice. 
	•	 Significant hazards: The design of the project includes the following: 
	-	Hazard: ________. 
	-	Precautions assumed: ________. 
	-	Specification reference: ________. 
	-	Drawing reference: ________. 
	130	PRODUCT HAZARDS
	•	 Hazardous substances: Site personnel levels must not exceed occupational exposure 
	standards and maximum exposure limits stated in the current version of HSE document 
	EH40: Workplace Exposure Limits. 
	•	 Common hazards: Not listed. Control by good management and site practice. 
	•	 Significant hazards: Specified construction materials include the following: 
	-	Hazard: ________. 
	-	Material: ________. 
	-	Specification reference: ________. 
	140	CONSTRUCTION PHASE HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN
	•	 Submission: Present to the Employer/ Client no later than ________. 
	•	 Confirmation: Do not start construction work until the Employer has confirmed in writing 
	that the Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan includes the procedures and 
	arrangements required by the CDM Regulations. 
	•	 Content: Develop the plan from and draw on the Outline Construction Phase Health and 
	Safety Plan, clause A30/570, and the Pre-tender Health and Safety Plan/ Preconstruction 
	information. 
	150	SECURITY
	•	 Protection: Safeguard the site, the Works, products, materials, and any existing buildings 
	affected by the Works from damage and theft. 

The Contractor is to prioritise the safety and security of the tenants at all stages throughout the project.

	•	 Access: Take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to the site, the 
	Works and adjoining property
. 
		 Special requirements: N/A
	160	STABILITY
	•	 Responsibility: Maintain the stability and structural integrity of the Works and adjacent 
	structures during the Contract. 
		 Design loads: Obtain details, support as necessary and prevent overloading. 
	170	OCCUPIED PREMISES
	•	 Extent: Existing buildings may be occupied and/ or used during the Contract as follows:  
	
	•	 Works: Carry out without undue inconvenience and nuisance and without danger to 
	occupants and users. 
	•	 Overtime: If compliance with this clause requires certain operations to be carried out 
	during overtime, and such overtime is not required for any other reason, the extra cost will 
	be paid to the Contractor, provided that such overtime is authorized in advance. 

	180	PASSES
	•	 Controlled areas: Passes will be required for access to  ________. 
	•	 Authorised persons: Submit a list of the names of all persons requiring passes together 
	with any other related information reasonably required. 
		 Return of passes: When requested or on completion of the work to which the pass relates. 
	190	OCCUPIER'S RULES AND REGULATIONS
	•	 Compliance: Conform to the occupier's rules and regulations affecting the site. 
	•	 Copies: 
	-	Location:  ________. 
		Arrangements for inspection:  ________. 
	200	MOBILE TELEPHONES AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
	•	 Restrictions on use: 
	- ________. 
	210	EMPLOYER'S REPRESENTATIVES SITE VISITS
	•	 Safety: Submit details in advance, to the Employer or the person identified in clause 
	A10/140, of safety provisions and procedures (including those relating to materials, which 
	may be deleterious), which will require their compliance when visiting the site. 
	•	 Protective clothing and/ or equipment: Provide and maintain on site for the Employer and 
	the person stated in clause A10/140 and other visitors to the site. 
	220	WORKING PRECAUTIONS/ RESTRICTIONS
	•	 Hazardous areas: Operatives must take precautions as follows: 
	-	Work area: 
	-	Precautions: 
	•	 Permit to work: Operatives must comply with procedures in the following areas: 
	-	Work area: ________. 
		Procedures: ________. 
	PROTECT AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

	310	EXPLOSIVES
		 Use: Not permitted 
	330	NOISE CONTROL
	•	 Standard: Comply with the recommendations of BS 5228-1, in particular clause 7.3, to 
	minimize noise levels during the execution of the Works. 
	•	 Noise levels from the Works: Maximum level: ________ dB(A) when measured from 
	________. 
	•	 Equipment: Fit compressors, percussion tools and vehicles with effective silencers of a 
	type recommended by manufacturers of the compressors, tools or vehicles. 
	•	 Restrictions: Do not use: 
	-	Pneumatic drills and other noisy appliances without consent during the hours of 
	________. 
	-	Radios or other audio equipment or permit employees to use in ways or at times that 
	may cause nuisance. 
	340	POLLUTION
	•	 Prevention: Protect the site, the Works and the general environment including the 
	atmosphere, land, streams and waterways against pollution. 
	•	 Contamination: If pollution occurs inform immediately, including to the appropriate 
	Authorities and provide relevant information. 
	350	PESTICIDES
		 Use: Not permitted. 

	350	PESTICIDES
	•	 Use: Only where specified or approved, and then only suitable products listed on 
	www.pesticides.gov.uk. 
	•	 Restrictions: Work near water, drainage ditches or land drains must comply with the 
	'Guidelines for the use of herbicides on weeds in or near watercourses and lakes'. 
	•	 Containers: Comply with manufacturer's disposal recommendations. Remove from site 
	immediately empty or no longer required. 
	•	 Competence: Operatives must hold a BASIS Certificate of Competence, or work under 
	supervision of a Certificate holder. 
	360	NUISANCE
	•	 Duty: Prevent nuisance from smoke, dust, rubbish, vermin and other causes. 
	•	 Surface water: Prevent hazardous build-up on site, in excavations and to surrounding 
	areas and roads. 
	370	ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS
	•	 Duty: Report immediately any suspected materials discovered during execution of the 
	Works. 
	-	Do not disturb. 
		Agree methods for safe removal or encapsulation. 
	371	DANGEROUS OR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
	•	 Duty: Report immediately suspected materials discovered during execution of the Works. 
	-	Do not disturb. 
		Agree methods for safe removal or remediation.  
	375	ANTIQUITIES
	•	 Duty: Report immediately any fossils, antiquities and other objects of interest or value 
	discovered during execution of the Works. 
	•	 Preservation: Keep objects in the exact position and condition in which they were found. 
		 Special requirements: ________. 
	380	FIRE PREVENTION
	•	 Duty: Prevent personal injury or death, and damage to the Works or other property from 
	fire. 
	•	 Standard: Comply with Joint Code of Practice 'Fire Prevention on Construction Sites', 
	published by the Construction Confederation and The Fire Protection Association (The 
	'Joint Fire Code'). 
	390	SMOKING ON SITE
		 Smoking on site: Not permitted. 
	400	BURNING ON SITE
		 Burning on site: Not permitted. 

	400	BURNING ON SITE
	•	 Burning on site: Permitted subject to compliance with relevant regulations. Ensure fires: 
	-	Do not contain plastics, flammable liquids or other hazardous materials likely to 
	generate dark or toxic smoke or toxic residues. 
	-	Are not situated within 10 metres of any tree canopy, shrubs, buildings, structures, 
	combustible materials, etc or a public highway. 
	-	Are not lit if there is a danger of sparks reaching adjacent flammable areas, e.g. 
	heathland, forests or ripe cereal crops. 
	-	Do not produce drifting smoke where it may be hazardous, e.g. across highways. 
	-	Will not interfere with amenity enjoyment of a site. 
	-	Are never left unattended. 
		Are extinguished at the end of each working day. 
	410	MOISTURE
	•	 Wetness or dampness: Prevent, where this may cause damage to the Works. 
	•	 Drying out: Control humidity and the application of heat to prevent: 
	-	Blistering and failure of adhesion. 
	-	Damage due to trapped moisture. 
		Excessive movement. 
	420	INFECTED TIMBER/ CONTAMINATED MATERIALS
	•	 Removal: Where instructed to remove material affected by fungal/ insect attack from the 
	building, minimize the risk of infecting other parts of the building. 
	•	 Testing: carry out and keep records of appropriate tests to demonstrate that hazards 
	presented by concentrations of airborne particles, toxins and other micro organisms are 
	within acceptable levels. 
	430	WASTE
	•	 Includes: Rubbish, debris, spoil, containers and surplus material. 
	•	 Minimize: Keep the site and Works clean and tidy. 
	•	 Remove: Frequently and dispose off site in a safe and competent manner: 
	-	Non-hazardous material: In a manner approved by the Waste Regulation Authority. 
	-	Hazardous material: As directed by the Waste Regulation Authority and in accordance 
	with relevant regulations. 
	•	 Voids and cavities in the construction: Remove rubbish, dirt and residues before closing in. 
		 Waste transfer documentation: Retain on site. 
	440	ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE
		 Duty: Prevent excessive electromagnetic disturbance to apparatus outside the site. 
	460	POWER ACTUATED FIXING SYSTEMS
		 Use: Not permitted. 
	470	INVASIVE SPECIES
	•	 General: Prevent the spread of species (e.g. plants or animals) that may adversely affect 
	the site or Works economically, environmentally or ecologically. 
	•	 Special precautions: ________. 
	•	 Duty: Report immediately any suspected invasive species discovered during execution of 
	the Works. 
	-	Do not disturb. 
		Agree methods for safe eradication or removal.  

	PROTECT THE FOLLOWING
	510	EXISTING SERVICES
	•	 Confirmation: Notify all service authorities, statutory undertakers and/ or adjacent owners 
	of proposed works not less than one week before commencing site operations. 
	•	 Identification: Before starting work, check and mark positions of utilities/ services. Where 
	positions are not shown on drawings obtain relevant details from service authorities, 
	statutory undertakers or other owners. 
	•	 Work adjacent to services: 
	-	Comply with service authority's/ statutory undertaker's recommendations. 
	-	Adequately protect, and prevent damage to services: Do not interfere with their 
	operation without consent of service authorities/ statutory undertakers or other owners. 
	•	 Identifying services:  
	-	Below ground: Use signboards, giving type and depth; 
	-	Overhead: Use headroom markers. 
	•	 Damage to services: If any results from execution of the Works: 
	-	Immediately give notice and notify appropriate service authority/ statutory undertaker. 
	-	Make arrangements for the work to be made good without delay to the satisfaction of 
	service authority/ statutory undertaker or other owner as appropriate. 
	-	Any measures taken to deal with an emergency will not affect the extent of the 
	Contractor's liability. 
	•	 Marker tapes or protective covers: Replace, if disturbed during site operations, to service 
	authority's/ statutory undertakers recommendations. 
	520	ROADS AND FOOTPATHS
	•	 Duty: Maintain roads and footpaths within and adjacent to the site and keep clear of mud 
	and debris. 
	•	 Damage caused by site traffic or otherwise consequent upon the Works: Make good to the 
	satisfaction of the Employer, Local Authority or other owner. 
	530	EXISTING TOPSOIL/ SUBSOIL
	•	 Duty: Prevent over compaction of existing topsoil and subsoil in those areas which may be 
	damaged by construction traffic, parking of vehicles, temporary site accommodation or 
	storage of materials and which will require reinstatement prior to completion of the Works. 
		 Protection: Before starting work submit proposals for protective measures. 
	540	RETAINED TREES/ SHRUBS/ GRASSED AREAS
	•	 Protection: Preserve and prevent damage, except those not required. 
	•	 Replacement: Mature trees and shrubs if uprooted, destroyed, or damaged beyond 
	reasonable chance of survival in their original shape, as a consequence of the Contractor's 
	negligence, must be replaced with those of a similar type and age at the Contractor's 
	expense. 
	550	RETAINED TREES
	•	 Protected area: Unless agreed otherwise do not: 
	-	Dump spoil or rubbish, excavate or disturb topsoil, park vehicles or plant, store materials 
	or place temporary accommodation within an area which is the larger of the branch 
	spread of the tree or an area with a radius of half the tree's height, measured from the 
	trunk. 
	-	Sever roots exceeding 25 mm in diameter. If unintentionally severed give notice and 
	seek advice. 
		Change level of ground within an area 3 m beyond branch spread. 

	555	WILDLIFE SPECIES AND HABITATS
	•	 General: Safeguard the following: ________. 
	•	 Protected habitats and species: Upon discovery immediately advise. Do not proceed until 
	instruction is received. 
	•	 Education: Ensure employees and visitors to the site receive suitable instruction and 
	awareness training. 
	560	EXISTING FEATURES
	•	 Protection: Prevent damage to existing buildings, fences, gates, walls, roads, paved areas 
	and other site features, which are to remain in position during execution of the Works. 
		 Special requirements:  ________. 
	570	EXISTING WORK
	•	 Protection: Prevent damage to existing work, structures or other property during the 
	course of the work.  
	•	 Removal: Minimum amount necessary. 
		 Replacement work: To match existing. 
	580	BUILDING INTERIORS
	•	 Protection: Prevent damage from exposure to the environment, including weather, flora, 
	fauna, and other causes of material degradation during the course of the work. 
	600	EXISTING FURNITURE, FITTINGS AND EQUIPMENT
	•	 Protection: Prevent damage or move as necessary to enable the Works to be executed. 
	Reinstate in original positions. 
	•	 Extent: Before work in each room starts the Employer will remove the following: 

-  Refer to as existing demolition room loading drawings for Employer’s / Contractor’s responsibility for removals etc. 
	600	EXISTING FURNITURE, FITTINGS AND EQUIPMENT
	•	 Protection: Prevent damage or move as necessary to enable the Works to be executed. 
	Reinstate in original positions. 
	•	 Extent: Before work in each room starts the Employer will remove all items other than the 
	following: 
	-  ________. 
	610	ESPECIALLY VALUABLE/ VULNERABLE ITEMS
	•	 Protection: Ensure provision and maintenance of special protective measures to prevent 
	damage to the following: 
	•	 Method statement: Submit within one week of request describing special protection to be 
	provided. 
	620	ADJOINING PROPERTY
	•	 Agreement: Access to and/ or use of the following has been agreed with adjacent owners: 
	- ________. 
	•	 Permission: Obtain as necessary from other owners if requiring to erect scaffolding on or 
	otherwise use adjoining property. 

625	ADJOINING PROPERTY RESTRICTIONS
	•	 Precautions: 
	-	Prevent trespass of workpeople and take precautions to prevent damage to adjoining 
	property. 
	-	Pay all charges. 
	-	Remove and make good on completion or when directed. 
		 Damage: Bear cost of repairing damage arising from execution of the Works.  
	630	EXISTING STRUCTURES
	•	 Duty: Check proposed methods of work for effects on adjacent structures inside and 
	outside the site boundary. 
	•	 Supports: During execution of the Works: 
	-	Provide and maintain all incidental shoring, strutting, needling and other supports as 
	may be necessary to preserve stability of existing structures on the site or adjoining, that 
	may be endangered or affected by the Works. 
	-	Do not remove until new work is strong enough to support existing structure. 
	-	Prevent overstressing of completed work when removing supports. 
	•	 Adjacent structures: Monitor and immediately report excessive movement. 
		 Standard: Comply with BS 5975 and BS EN 12812. 
	640	MATERIALS FOR RECYCLING/ REUSE
	•	 Duty: Sort and prevent damage to stated products or materials, clean off bedding and 
	jointing materials and other contaminants. 
	•	 Storage: Stack neatly and protect until required by the Employer or for use in the Works as 
	instructed. 

	A35
	SPECIFIC LIMITATIONS ON METHOD/ SEQUENCE/  
	TIMING

	A35 SPECIFIC LIMITATIONS ON METHOD/ SEQUENCE/ TIMING
	130	METHOD/ SEQUENCE OF WORK
	•	 Specific Limitations: Include the following in the programme: 
- The Contractor is to liaise with the Council during the tender period to understand the specific nature of the working environment and to carefully consider the delivery and installation logistics to provide a fully integrated and workable programme.

The Contractor is to fully understand the restrictions of this and ensure deliveries are managed out of peak times and fully coordinated with the Council.

No claims for additional monies will be entertained from a lack of investigation into the working environment.
	160	USE OR DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS
		 Specific limitations:  ________. 
	170	WORKING HOURS
	 Specific limitations:  Construction/demolition work shall not take place outside the following times: 0800 to 1800 (Mondays to Fridays); nor at any time on Saturdays, Sundays, Bank or Public holidays unless approved by the Contract Administrator.

The Contractor must comply with all work/time restrictions listed within the tender design, specification and preambles and the project preliminaries.  
190	MAIN ACCESS POINT

The main access points to the site have already been described in A12 clause 200.  The Contractor is to allow for all necessary traffic (vehicular and pedestrian) management during the course of these works to ensure safe ingress and egress from the site.

200	FITTING OUT

	The Employer may require access to the works prior to the handover of the works for the 	installation of fittings etc.  Access will not be unreasonably withheld by the Contractor.

	A36
	FACILITIES/ TEMPORARY WORK/ SERVICES

	A36 FACILITIES/ TEMPORARY WORK/ SERVICES
	GENERALLY
	110	SPOIL HEAPS, TEMPORARY WORKS AND SERVICES
	•	 Location: Give notice and details of intended siting. 
	•	 Maintenance: Alter, adapt and move as necessary. Remove when no longer required and 
	make good. 
	ACCOMMODATION
	210	ROOM FOR MEETINGS
	•	 Facilities: Provide suitable temporary accommodation for site meetings, adequately heated 
	and lit. The room may be part of the Contractor's own site offices. 
		 Furniture and Equipment:. 
	230	TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION
	•	 Accommodation made available by the Employer: The following may be used for the 
	duration of the Contract without charge provided that: 
	-	It is used solely for the purposes of carrying out the Works. 
	-	The use to which it is put does not involve undue risk of damage. 
	-	Any temporary adaptations are approved by or on behalf of the Employer before being 
	carried out. 
	-	It is vacated on completion of the Works or determination of the Contract. 
	-	When vacated, its condition is at least equivalent to its condition at the start of the 
	Contract. 
	•	 Description: ________. 
		 Available services and facilities: ________. 
	230	TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION
	•	 Proposals for temporary accommodation and storage for the Works: Submit two weeks 
	prior to starting on site. 
	•	 Details to be included: Type of accommodation and storage, its siting and the programme 
	for site installation and removal. 
	230	TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION
	•	 Facilities: Sanitary accommodation will be provided for the duration of the Contract as 
	follows: 
-  The Contractor is to liaise with the Council during the tender period to understand the availability of WC facilities for use.  The Contractor may be required to provide his/her own temporary WC facilities should tenants WC’s not be suitable.

No claims for additional monies will be entertained from a lack of investigation into the working environment.
	TEMPORARY WORKS
	310	ROADS
	•	 Permanent roads, hard standings and footpaths on the site: The following may be used, 
	subject to clause A34/520: 
	-	Details:  ________. 
	-	Restrictions on use:  ________. 
		Protective or remedial measures:  ________. 
	320	TEMPORARY WORKS
		 Employer's specific requirements: Provide: ________. 
	340	NAME BOARDS/ ADVERTISEMENTS
		 Name boards/ advertisements: Not permitted. 

	340	NAME BOARDS/ ADVERTISEMENTS
	•	 General: Obtain approval, including statutory consents, and provide a temporary name 
	board displaying: 
	-	Title of project:  ________. 
	-	Name of Employer:  ________. 
	-	Names of Consultants:  ________. 
	-	Names of Contractor and Subcontractors:  ________. 
		Special requirements:  ________. 
	SERVICES AND FACILITIES
	410	LIGHTING
	•	 Finishing work and inspection: Provide temporary lighting, the intensity and direction of 
	which closely resembles that delivered by the permanent installation. 
	420	LIGHTING AND POWER
	•	 Supply: Electricity from the Employer's mains may be used for the Works as follows: 
	-	Metering: ________. 
	-	Point of supply: ________. 
	-	Available capacity: ________. 
	-	Frequency: 50 Hz. 
	-	Phase: ________. 
	-	Current: Alternating. 
	•	 Continuity: The Employer will not be responsible for the consequences of failure or 
	restriction in supply. 
	430	WATER
	•	 Supply: The Employer's mains may be used for the Works as follows: 
	-	Metering: ________. 
	-	Source: ________. 
	-	Location of supply point: ________. 
	-	Conditions/ Restrictions: ________. 
	•	 Continuity: The Employer will not be responsible for the consequences of failure or 
	restriction in supply. 
	440	TELEPHONES
	•	 Direct communication: As soon as practicable after the Date of Possession provide the 
	Contractor's person in charge with a mobile telephone. 
	440	TELEPHONES
	•	 Temporary on site telephone: Provide as soon as practicable after the Date of Possession 
	for joint use by the Contractor, Subcontractors and those acting on behalf of the Employer. 
	•	 Response: Make arrangements (e.g. an external bell) to ensure that incoming calls are 
	answered promptly. 
	•	 Employer's call charges: Allow for the cost of a modest number of calls made by those 
	acting on behalf of the Employer. 
	510	TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
	•	 Levels required by the Employer: Maintain the following: 
	-  ________. 

	520	USE OF PERMANENT HEATING SYSTEM
	•	 Permanent heating installation: May be used for drying out the Works/ services and 
	controlling temperature and humidity levels. 
	•	 Installation: If used: 
	-	Take responsibility for operation, maintenance and remedial work. 
	-	Arrange supervision by and indemnification of the appropriate Subcontractors. 
		Pay costs arising. 
	530	BENEFICIAL USE OF INSTALLED SYSTEMS
	•	 The following permanent systems may be used for the Works:  ________. 
		 Details:  ________. 
	530	BENEFICIAL USE OF INSTALLED SYSTEMS
		 Permanent systems: Do not use for the Works. 
	540	METER READINGS
	•	 Charges for service supplies: Where to be apportioned ensure that: 
	-	Meter readings are taken by relevant authority at possession and/ or completion as 
	appropriate. 
		Copies of readings are supplied to interested parties. 
	550	THERMOMETERS
	•	 General: Provide on site and maintain in accurate condition a maximum and minimum 
	thermometer for measuring atmospheric shade temperature, in an approved location. 
	570	PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
	•	 General: Provide for the sole use of those acting on behalf of the Employer, in sizes to be 
	specified: 
	-	Safety helmets to BS EN 397, neither damaged nor time expired. Number required: 
	________. 
	-	High visibility waistcoats to BS EN 471 Class 2. Number required: ________. 
	-	Safety boots with steel insole and toecap to BS EN ISO 20345. Pairs required: 
	________. 
	-	Disposable respirators to BS EN 149.FFP1S. 
	-	Eye protection to BS EN 166. 
	-	Ear protection -  muffs to BS EN 352-1, plugs to BS EN 352-2 
		Hand protection - to BS EN 388, 407, 420 or 511 as appropriate. 

	A37
	OPERATION/ MAINTENANCE OF THE FINISHED 
	WORKS

	A37 OPERATION/ MAINTENANCE OF THE FINISHED WORKS
	GENERALLY
	110	THE BUILDING MANUAL
	•	 Responsibility: Contractor.
	•	 Content: Obtain and provide comprehensive information for owners and users of the 
	completed Works. Include an overview of the main design principles and describe key 
	components and systems within the finished Works, so affording a complete 
	understanding of the Works, including all buildings and their systems to enable efficient 
	and safe operation and maintenance. 
	•	 Specific requirements: N/A. 
	•	 Format: As existing file.
	•	 Number of copies: 1.
		 Delivery to: Employer by (date) 1 week before practical completion
	115	THE HEALTH AND SAFETY FILE
	•	 Responsibility: ________. 
	•	 Content: Obtain and provide the following information: ________. 
	•	 Format: ________
		 Delivery to: ________ By (date): ________. 
	115	HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION
	•	 Content: Obtain and provide the following information: 
	•	 Format: As existing file.
		 Deliver to: Council No later than: 1 week before practical completion.
	155	CONTENT OF THE BUILDING MANUAL
	•	 General: Details of the property, the parties, fire safety strategy, operational requirements 
	and constraints of a general nature. 
	•	 Building fabric: Design criteria, maintenance details, product details, and environmental 
	and trafficking conditions. 
	•	 Building services: Description and operation of systems, diagrammatic drawings, record 
	drawings, identification of services, product details, equipment settings, maintenance 
	schedules, consumable items, spares and emergency procedures. 
	•	 Documentation: Guarantees, warranties, maintenance agreements, test certificates and 
	reports. 
	160	PRESENTATION OF BUILDING MANUAL
	•	 Format: A4 size, plastics covered, loose leaf, four ring binders with hard covers, each 
	indexed, divided and appropriately cover titled. 
	•	 Selected drawings needed to illustrate or locate items mentioned in the Manual: Where 
	larger than A4, to be folded and accommodated in the binders so that they may be 
	unfolded without being detached from the rings. 
		 As-built drawings: The main sets may form annexes to the Manual. 

	190	MAINTENANCE SERVICE
	•	 Scope; provide a comprehensive maintenance service for the following items of plant and 
	equipment:Include all planned preventative maintenance, as set out within the 
	maintenance schedule and replacement of all consumable items 
	- ________. 
	•	 Terms: ________. 
	•	 Commencement: ________. 
	•	 Duration: ________. 

	A40
	CONTRACTOR'S GENERAL COST ITEMS: 
	MANAGEMENT AND STAFF

	A40 CONTRACTOR'S GENERAL COST ITEMS: MANAGEMENT AND 
	STAFF

Contractor is required to price all preliminaries items as per the template included in the Tender documentation.
	110	MANAGEMENT AND STAFF
		 Cost significant items:  ________. 

	A41
	CONTRACTOR'S GENERAL COST ITEMS: SITE 
	ACCOMMODATION

	A41 CONTRACTOR'S GENERAL COST ITEMS: SITE 
	ACCOMMODATION
Contractor is required to price all preliminaries items as per the template included in the Tender documentation.
	110	SITE ACCOMMODATION
	•	 Details: Site accommodation required or made/ not made available by the Employer: See 
	section A36. 
		 Cost significant items:  ________. 

	A42
	CONTRACTOR'S GENERAL COST ITEMS: SERVICES 
	AND FACILITIES

	A42 CONTRACTOR'S GENERAL COST ITEMS: SERVICES AND 
	FACILITIES
Contractor is required to price all preliminaries items as per the template included in the Tender documentation.
	110	SERVICES AND FACILITIES
	•	 Details: Services or facilities required or made/ not made available by the Employer: See 
	section A36. 
		 Cost significant items: ________. 

	A43
	CONTRACTOR'S GENERAL COST ITEMS: 
	MECHANICAL PLANT

	A43 CONTRACTOR'S GENERAL COST ITEMS: MECHANICAL PLANT
Contractor is required to price all preliminaries items as per the template included in the Tender documentation.
	110	MECHANICAL PLANT
		 Cost significant items:  ________. 

	A44
	CONTRACTOR'S GENERAL COST ITEMS: 
	TEMPORARY WORKS

	A44 CONTRACTOR'S GENERAL COST ITEMS: TEMPORARY WORKS
Contractor is required to price all preliminaries items as per the template included in the Tender documentation.
	110	TEMPORARY WORKS
	•	 Details: Temporary works required or made/ not made available by the Employer: See 
	section A36. 
		 Cost significant items: ________. 

	A50
	WORK/ PRODUCTS BY/ ON BEHALF OF THE 
	EMPLOYER

	A50 WORK/ PRODUCTS BY/ ON BEHALF OF THE EMPLOYER
Contractor is required to price all preliminaries items as per the template included in the Tender documentation.
	110	WORK BY/ ON BEHALF OF EMPLOYER
	•	 Title:  ________. 
	•	 Description of work:  ________. 
	•	 Carried out by:  ________. 
	•	 Attendance: Allow for the following additional to those reasonably required by the 
	conditions of contract: 
	 - ________. 
	120	PRODUCTS PROVIDED BY/ ON BEHALF OF EMPLOYER
	•	 General: Details of such products are given in the work sections, for fixing by the 
	Contractor. Use for no other purpose than the Works. 
	•	 Handling: Accept delivery, check against receipts and take into appropriate storage. 
		 Surplus products: Keep safe and obtain instructions. 

	A53
	WORK BY STATUTORY AUTHORITIES/ 
	UNDERTAKERS

	A53 WORK BY STATUTORY AUTHORITIES/ UNDERTAKERS
1
	110	WORK BY LOCAL AUTHORITY
	•	 Item:  ________. 
	•	 Description of work:  ________. 
	•	 Provisional Sum: Include  ________. 
		 Allow for general attendance. 
	120	WORK BY STATUTORY UNDERTAKERS
	•	 Item:  ________. 
	•	 Description of work:  ________. 
	•	 Provisional Sum: Include  ________. 
		 Allow for general attendance. 

	A54
	PROVISIONAL WORK/ ITEMS

	A54 PROVISIONAL WORK/ ITEMS
	110	PROVISIONAL SUMS FOR DEFINED WORK
	•	 Item:   N/A 
	•	 Description of work:  ________. 
	•	 Provisional Sums: Include  ________. 
		 Allow for general attendance. 
	210	PROVISIONAL SUMS FOR UNDEFINED WORK
	•	 Item:  ________. 
	•	 Description of work:  ________. 
	•	 Provisional Sums: Include  ________. 
		 Allow for general attendance. 
	310	PROVISIONAL SUMS FOR WORK BY SPECIALIST SUBCONTRACTORS
	•	 Item: ________. 
	•	 Description of work: ________. 
	•	 Provisional Sums: Include ________. 
	•	 Add for profit: ________%. 
	•	 Allow for the following special attendance: 
	- ________. 
		 Allow for general attendance. 
	520	PROVISIONAL SUMS NOT SPECIFICALLY FOR WORK – BUILDING CONTROL 
	PRESCRIBED INSPECTION FEE
		 Provisional sum: Include:  ________. 
	590	CONTINGENCIES
		 Provisional sum: Include:  ________. 

	A55
	DAYWORKS

	A55 DAYWORKS
	150	DAYWORK CHARGES
	•	 General: Where an instruction is issued requiring a variation which is not of a similar 
	character or executed under similar conditions to work included in the Contract and where 
	work cannot properly be measured and valued, the Contractor shall be allowed payment 
	on a daywork basis at the following rates: 
	RICS/ Construction Confederation: Prime cost of labour: The sum of £ ________. 
	-	Percentage adjustment to cover incidental costs, overheads and profit: ________%. 
	Prime cost of materials and goods: The sum of £ ________. 
	-	Percentage adjustment to cover incidental costs, overheads and profit: ________%. 
	Prime cost of plant: The sum of £ ________. 
	-	Percentage adjustment to cover incidental costs, overheads and profit: ________%. 
	RICS/ Electrical Contractors' Association: Prime cost of labour: The sum of £ ________. 
	-	Percentage adjustment to cover incidental costs, overheads and profit: ________%. 
	Prime cost of materials and goods: The sum of £ ________. 
	-	Percentage adjustment to cover incidental costs, overheads and profit: ________% 
	Prime cost of plant: The sum of £ ________. 
	-	Percentage adjustment to cover incidental costs, overheads and profit: ________%. 
	RICS/ Electrical Contractors' Association of Scotland: Prime cost of labour: The sum of 
	£ ________. 
	-	Percentage adjustment to cover incidental costs, overheads and profit: ________%. 
	Prime cost of materials and goods: The sum of £ ________. 
	-	Percentage adjustment to cover incidental costs, overheads and profit: ________%. 
	Prime cost of plant: The sum of £ ________. 
	-	Percentage adjustment to cover incidental costs, overheads and profit: ________%. 
	RICS/ Heating and Ventilating Contractors' Association: Prime cost of labour: The sum 
	of £ ________. 
	-	Percentage adjustment to cover incidental costs, overheads and profit: ________%. 
	Prime cost of materials and goods: The sum of £ ________. 
	-	Percentage adjustment to cover incidental costs, overheads and profit: ________%. 
	Prime cost of plant: The sum of £ ________. 
	-	Percentage adjustment to cover incidental costs, overheads and profit: ________%. 
	RICS/ National Association of Plumbing, Heating and Mechanical Services contractors: 
	Prime cost of labour: The Sum of £ ________. 
	-	Percentage adjustment to cover incidental costs, overheads and profit: ________%. 
	Prime cost of materials and goods: The Sum of £ ________. 
	-	Percentage adjustment to cover incidental costs, overheads and profit: ________%. 
	Prime cost of plant: The Sum of £ ________. 
		Percentage adjustment to cover incidental costs, overheads and profit: ________%.

A56
	ADVANCE PROCUREMENT

	A56 ADVANCE PROCUREMENT
110	FIXING

	Scope: Items procured in advance do not include for Main Contractor's receiving, 
	unloading, handling, storing, returning packing, hoisting into position and fixing, which 
	must be allowed for in the appropriate work section. 

120	ADVANCE PROCUREMENT
•	 Item:  
	-	Description of the work:  

	 PC sum: 
	-	Include:  ________. 
	-	Supplier:  ________. 
		Main Contractor's profit: Add  ________%.