Contract Guidance Notes

Contract Guidance Notes (30 April 2007 version)

 

Introduction and Foreward

 

Chapter 1 - 1.1 - Key Elements of the Contract

 

1.2 - Identifying Contract Type

 

1.3 - Legal Issues Relating to the Contract

 

Chapter 2 - 2.1 Suitability Assessment and Procurement of Specialists

 

2.2 - Pre-Tender Reports

 

2.3 - Bonds and Guarantees

 

2.4 - Insurance Provisions

 

2.5 - Risk Management

 

2.6 Preparing to Invite Tenders

 

2.7 - Evaluating Tender Submissions

 

Chapter 3 - 3.1 - Preliminary and Routine Considerations

 

3.2 Responsibilities in Relation to the Contract

 

3.3 - Managing the Works in Progress

 

3.4 - Managing the Risk in Progress

 

3.5 - Managing Price Variation

 

Appendices - Appendix A - Comparision of Minor Works and Traditional Contracts

 

Appendix B: Pre-Tender Checklists

 

Appendix C: Price Variation Calcualtion under PV2

 

Appendix D: Sample Agreement

 

Appendix E: Sample Schedule

 

Appendix F: Department of Finance Guidelines on Methods of Measurement

 

Appendix H: Met Éireann Weather Stations

 

Appendix I: Works Requirements Content

 

Appendix J: Compensation Event Time Extension Entitlements

 

Appendix K: Specialist Procurement Options

 

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