Standardised Contracts

Question 1

In simple terms, what is a framework?

Answer 1

A contract to make further contracts

Question 2

What is a typical framework period?

Answer 2

5 years

Question 3

How does a framework facilitate good teamwork and learning within the team?

Answer 3

It establishes a sense of familiarity and allows relationships to be established

Question 4

Legally, when does a contract within a framework begin?

Answer 4

When a works order is sent out

Question 5

What are two downsides of framework contracts?

Answer 5

Tendering is costly and can alienate unsuccessful tenders from work
The timescale introduces risk in the form of price fluctuation

Question 6

How do the JCT produce standardised contracts?

Answer 6

They publish a family of standard contracts which are already fully compiled

Question 7

How do the NEC produce standardised contracts?

Answer 7

They publish a set of preset options which can be selected and compiled by a client

Question 8

Which standard contract organisation is most commonly used for civil infrastructure projects?

Answer 8

NEC

Question 9

Within the NEC Engineering & construction contract, what are the options A to F?

Answer 9

A - fixed price with an activity schedule
B - fixed price with a bill of quantities
C - target price with an activity schedule
D - target price with a bill of quantities
E - cost reimbursable
F - management contract

Question 10

What NEC ECC options can be used for a design & build contract?

Answer 10

A & C, the ones that use an activity schedule

Question 11

Other than options A to F, what does an NEC ECC contract cover?

Answer 11

Dispute resolution
Additional secondary options
Cost schedule