1. Case Study

Question 1

What goes in a tender enquiry?

Answer 1

Invitation to tender
Form for tender
Bona fide
Quality questions
Assessment matrix/criteria
Contract
Client amendments
Contract documents/specs

Question 2

NEC - how do you select design obligation and what could be required from subcontractor?

Answer 2

NEC secondary clause X15.
Subcontractor needs PII.
Need for collateral warranty.
Design obligation (reasonable skill and care or fit for purpose)

Question 3

How to manage the performance of a subcontractor

Answer 3

Performance bond (conditional not on demand) x13
Damages x7
Incentives (early completion bonus) x6
Key dates

Question 4

What is a Contractor’s Proposal and where is it found?

Answer 4

NEC4 Section 16 - contractor suggests scope changes that benefit the project.

Question 5

Contractor’s proposal timescales?

Answer 5

PM has 4 weeks from issue to either:
- Accept and instruct the change
- Request a quote for the change
- Reject proposal

Question 6

What were the delay damages on the scheme?

Answer 6

Phase A = 1.5k per day / 10k per week
Phase B = 3k per day / 21k per week

Question 7

What is a standard door size?

Answer 7

1981mm x 533mm

Question 8

What is the procedure for a road closure?

Answer 8

• TTRO(Temp traffic regulation order) issued to council.
• 12 weeks for council to deliberate
• Requirement for residents and businesses to be alerted.

Question 9

What is a demolition notice?

Answer 9

• Also known as Section 80.
• Issue to local authority with details of demo.
• Section 81 with additional conditions.
• if you don’t receive this within 6 weeks its approved.

Question 10

Planning process?