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Table of Contents

Title Page

A JCLI Agreement for Landscape Works 4

6PROJECT PARTICULARSA10

8TENDER AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTSA11

10THE SITE/ EXISTING BUILDINGSA12

13DESCRIPTION OF THE WORKA13

15JCLI AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPE

WORKS

A20

19TENDERING/ SUBLETTING/ SUPPLYA30

24PROVISION, CONTENT AND USE OFDOCUMENTS

A31

30MANAGEMENT OF THE WORKSA32

34QUALITY STANDARDS/ CONTROLA33

40SECURITY/ SAFETY/ PROTECTIONA34

47SPECIFIC LIMITATIONS ON METHOD/SEQUENCE/ TIMING

A35

49FACILITIES/ TEMPORARY WORK/SERVICES

A36

51OPERATION/ MAINTENANCE OF THEFINISHED WORKS

A37

53WORK/ PRODUCTS BY/ ON BEHALF OFTHE EMPLOYER

A50

55PROVISIONAL WORK/ ITEMSA54

57DAYWORKSA55

A(2) JCLI Agreement for LandscapeMaintenance Works

58

60PROJECT PARTICULARSA10

62TENDER AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTSA11

64THE SITE/ EXISTING BUILDINGSA12


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66DESCRIPTION OF THE WORKA13

68JCLI AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPEMAINTENANCE WORKS

A20

71TENDERING/ SUBLETTINGA30

75PROVISION, CONTENT AND USE OFDOCUMENTS

A31

78MANAGEMENT OF THE WORKSA32

81QUALITY STANDARDS/ CONTROLA33

84SECURITY/ SAFETY/ PROTECTIONA34

89SPECIFIC LIMITATIONS ON METHOD/SEQUENCE/ TIMING

A35

91FACILITIES/ TEMPORARY WORK/SERVICES

A36

94PROVISIONAL WORK/ ITEMSA54


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A

JCLI Agreement for Landscape Works


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A10

PROJECT PARTICULARS


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A10 PROJECT PARTICULARS

110 THE PROJECT Name: Blueberry Park Playing Fields. Nature: removal of existing ground and replacement

with approved soils. Formation of new playing fieldswith underground drainage..

Location: Dunchurch Road, Liverpool, L14. Timescale for completion of the 'construction work': co

mpletion by 11 weeks after comencement.

120 EMPLOYER (CLIENT) Name: Rob Gilland. Address: Liverpool City Council Children's Services,

Brougham Terrace, 1-7 West Derby Road, Liverpool

L6 1AE. Telephone: 0151 225 6270.

130 PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR Name: The Contractor. Address: to be advised. Telephone: to be advised.

140 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR (HEREINREFERRED TO AS 'CA')

Name: Michael Morgan. Address: 2020 Liverpool, West House, Mercury Court,

Tithbarn Street, Liverpool L2 2QP.

Telephone: 0151 237 4258.

150 PLANNING SUPERVISOR Name: Derek Bradshaw. Address: 2020 Liverpool, West House, Mercury Court,

Tithebarn Street Liverpool, L2 2QP. Telephone: 0151 237 4100.

180 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Name: 2020 Liverpool. Address: West House, Mercury Court, Tithbarn

Street, Liverpool L2 2QP. Telephone: 0151 237 4258.

190 CLERK OF WORKS Name: 2020 Knowsley. Address: 9 West Street, Prescot, Knowsley,

Merseyside, L34 1LF. Telephone: 0151 477 2012.


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A11

TENDER AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS


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A11 TENDER AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

110 TENDER DRAWINGS The tender drawings are: 801638-01 Site Location,

801638-02-C General Arrangement Drawing-rev C,801638-03-B Land Drainage and Soakaway Details-rev B; 801638-4 Mowing Strip Detail.

120 CONTRACT DRAWINGS The Contract Drawings: The same as the tender

drawings.

130 QUANTITIES DRAWINGS The drawings from which the quantities included in

the specification/ schedules have been prepared are:

- the tender drawings.

160 PRE-TENDER HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN Format: A separate Pre-tender Health and Safety

Plan is included with the tender documents.

180 OTHER DOCUMENTS Inspection: Drawings and other documents relating to

the Contract but not included in the tender documentsmay be seen by appointment during normal officehours at the office of 2020 Liverpool.

The documents include: Site investigation report;Services drawings.


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THE SITE/ EXISTING BUILDINGS


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A12 THE SITE/ EXISTING BUILDINGS

110 THE SITE Description: The site is an area of land which has

been recently cleared of housing. The site adjoins aschool playground to the east of which it will form apart upon completion of the playing field construction.On the northern, western and southern sides the siteis bordered by local estate roads with housing locatedon the opposite side of the road. A new steel fenceforms the current boundary of the site.

130 SITE CLEARANCE Works: Carried out under a separate contract and

completed before the Date of Possession for this

Contract. Description: Housing demolition and clearance.

140 EXISTING MAINS AND SERVICES Drawings: (Information shown is indicative only): statu

tory services drawings are available for inspection byappointment at 2020 Liverpool Offices.

Other information: all mains and services entering thesite have been disconnected, however Contractorsmust satisfy themselves that the site is safe to carryout works by appropriate investigation/detectionmeasures.

200 ACCESS TO THE SITE Description: Access to the site is from adjoining local

road. Removal of two fencing panels plus theintermediate fence post from the boundary fence isrequired to create vehicular access to the site.

Limitations: Adequate measures to secure theentrance point should be submitted to the CA forapproval. Measures should be taken to protect thefootway crossover from site traffic.

220 USE OF THE SITE General: Do not use the site for any purpose other

than carrying out the Works. Limitations: Do not use any areas of the school

grounds other than that within the site boundary. Useof other areas of the school grounds may be availablefor use if required by pre-agreement with a schoolrepresentative with appropriate authority.


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230 SURROUNDING LAND/ BUILDING USES General: Adjacent or nearby uses or activities are as

follows:- A school is located to the east of the site. Housinglies to the north, west and south.

240 HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS General: The nature and condition of the site/ building

cannot be fully and certainly ascertained before it isopened up. However the following hazards are or maybe present:- contaminated land and underground structures.

Information: The accuracy and sufficiency of thisinformation is not guaranteed by the Employer or theEmployer's representative. Ascertain if any additionalinformation is required to ensure the safety of allpersons and the Works.

Site staff: Draw to the attention of all personnelworking on the site the nature of any possiblecontamination and the need to take appropriateprecautionary measures.

250 SITE VISIT Before tendering: Ascertain the nature of the site,

access thereto and all local conditions and restrictionslikely to affect the execution of the Works.

Arrangements for visit: by appointment with school.


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A13

DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK


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A13 DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK

110 PREPARATORY WORK BY OTHERS Works: Carried out under a separate contract and

completed before the Date of Possession for thisContract.

Description: Housing demolition and clearance.

120 THE WORK Description: excavation of existing surface and

removal to licensed tip. Importing topsoil to make uplevels. Creation of new school playing fields includingsub- surface land drainage. 1 years groundsmaintenace of completed works.

130 WORK BY OTHERS CONCURRENT WITH THECONTRACT

Scope: See section A50.

140 COMPLETION WORK BY OTHERS Description: Topographical surveys; Site invetigatios.


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A20

JCLI AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPE WORKS


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A20 JCLI AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPEWORKS

JCLI AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPE WORKS The contract: JCLI Agreement for Landscape Works,

February 2002 revision of 1998 Edition and includingSupplemental Conditions.

Requirement: Allow for the obligations, liabilities andservices described therein against the followingheadings:

THE RECITALS

1st - WORKS, CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR ANDCONTRACT DOCUMENTS

The work comprises: excavation of existing surfaceand removal to licensed tip. Importing topsoil to makeup levels. Creation of new school playing fieldsincluding sub- surface land drainage. 1 years groundsmaintenace of completed works.

Contract Administrator: See clause A10/140. Contract documents: The following have not been

prepared and will be deleted from the recitals:- Bills of Quantities and schedule of rates.

2nd - PRICED DOCUMENTS The references to Bills of Quantities and schedule of

rates will be deleted.

4th - QUANTITY SURVEYOR The 4th Recital will be deleted.

5th - CDM REGULATIONS Alternative B1 will apply. Alternatives A, B2 and B3

will be deleted.

THE ARTICLES

3 - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR Contract Administrator: See clause A10/140.

4 - PLANNING SUPERVISOR Alternative B will apply. Alternative A will be deleted. Planning Supervisor: See clause A10/150.

5 - PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR Alternative A will apply. Alternative B will be deleted.

7A - DISPUTE OR DIFFERENCE ARBITRATION Article 7A applies. Article 7B will be deleted.


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THE CONDITIONS

2 - COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION

2.1 - COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION The Works may be commenced three weeks from

date of receipt of tenderand shall be completed by 11eeks aftercommencement.

2.3 - DAMAGES FOR NON COMPLETION Damages for non completion (liquidated damages): At

the rate of 443.84 per week or pro-rata theretobetween the aforesaid completion date and the dateof practical completion.

2.5 - DEFECTS LIABILITY Defects liability period: 12 months.

2.8A - PLANTS DEFECTS LIABILITY AND POSTPRACTICAL COMPLETION CARE BYCONTRACTOR

Clause 2.8B will be deleted. Post Practical Completion defects liability periods will

be:- Grass: 6 months.- Shrubs, ordinary nursery stock trees or other

plants: 12 months.- Semimature advanced or extra large nursery stock

trees: 2 years.

2.9A - MALICIOUS DAMAGE OR THEFT (BEFOREPRACTICAL COMPLETION)

Clause 2.9B will be deleted.

3 - CONTROL OF THE WORKS

3.6 - VARIATIONS Clause 3.6: Will be amended in accordance with the

deletions in the 1st and 2nd Recitals.

4 - PAYMENT

4.1 - CORRECTION OF INCONSISTENCIES Clause 4.1 will be amended in accordance with the

deletions in the 1st recital.

4.2 - PROGRESS PAYMENTS AND RETENTION Progress payment: 95%.

4.3 - PENULTIMATE CERTIFICATE Penultimate certificate percentage: 97.5%.


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4.5 - FINAL CERTIFICATE Period for supply of documentation: six months.

4.6 - CONTRIBUTION, LEVY AND TAX CHANGES Clause 4.6 will be deleted.

5 - STATUTORY OBLIGATIONS

5.2 - VALUE ADDED TAX Clause B1.1 of the Supplemental Conditions does

apply.

5.6, 5.7, 5.8 and 5.9 - PROVISIONS FOR USEWHERE ALTERNATIVE B1 IN THE 5TH RECITALAPPLIES.

If in the 5th Recital either Alternative A or B2 or B3applies, clauses 5.6, 5.7, 5.8 and 5.9 will be deleted.

6 - INJURY, DAMAGE AND INSURANCE

6.2 - INJURY OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY Insurance cover, for any one occurrence or series of

occurrences arising out of one event, to be not lessthan: 1,000,000.

6.3A - INSURANCE OF THE WORKS BYCONTRACTOR FIRE ETC.

Clause 6.3B will be deleted. Clause 6.3A will apply. The insurance being for the full reinstatement value

plus 20% to cover professional fees.

7 - DETERMINATION

8 - SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES

EXECUTION The Contract: Will be executed under hand.


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TENDERING/ SUBLETTING/ SUPPLY


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A30 TENDERING/ SUBLETTING/ SUPPLY

MAIN CONTRACT TENDERING

110 SCOPE General: These conditions are supplementary to

those stated in the Invitation to Tender and on theform of tender.

145 TENDERING PROCEDURE General: In accordance with JCT Practice Note 6

(Series 2) 'Main Contract Tendering'. Errors: Alternative 2 is to apply.

160 EXCLUSIONS

Inability to tender: Immediately inform if any parts ofthe work as defined in the tender documents cannotbe tendered.

Relevant parts of the work: Define those parts, statingreasons for the inability to tender.

170 ACCEPTANCE OF TENDER The Employer and Employer's representatives:

- Offer no guarantee that any tender will berecommended for acceptance or be accepted.

- Will not be responsible for any cost incurred in thepreparation of any tender.

190 PERIOD OF VALIDITY Period: After submission or lodgement, keep tender

open for consideration (unless previously withdrawn)for not less than 3 months.

Date for possession/ commencement: See sectionA20.

PRICING/ SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS

210 PRELIMINARIES IN THE SPECIFICATION The Preliminaries/ General conditions sections (A10-

A56 inclusive) must not be relied on as complyingwith SMM7.


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250 PRICED DOCUMENTS Alterations: Do not alter or qualify the priced

documents without written consent. Tenderscontaining unauthorised alterations or qualificationsmay be rejected.

Measurements: Where not stated, ascertain from thedrawings.

Deemed included: Costs relating to items, which arenot priced, will be deemed to have been includedelsewhere in the tender.

Submit: With tender.

300 QUANTITIES IN THE PRICED DOCUMENT Quantities: Where included in the priced document,

these have been prepared in accordance with SMM7only where and to the extent stated.

Other items, descriptions and measurements not

prepared in accordance with SMM7: Must be pricedtaking account of the information given elsewhere inthe tender documents, including for all associated andancillary work shown or clearly apparent as beingnecessary for the complete and proper execution ofthe work.

310 TENDER General: Tenders must include for all work shown or

described in the tender documents as a whole orclearly apparent as being necessary for the completeand proper execution of the Works.

440 SCHEDULE OF RATES Schedule of rates (unpriced): Included with the tender

documents. The Contractor may insert additionalitems. All items must be fully priced.

Fully priced copy: Submit with the tender.

480 PROGRAMME Programme of work: Prepare a summary showing the

sequence and timing of the principal parts of theWorks and periods for planning and design. Itemizeany work which is excluded.

Submit: With tender.

500 TENDER STAGE METHOD STATEMENTS Method statements: Prepare, describing how and

when the following is to be carried out:- Proposals for removal of excavated ground fromsite; arrangement fornecessary on site surveys duringthe works;top soil and subsoil reinstatement.

Statements: Submit with the tender.


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515 ALTERNATIVE TIME TENDERS General: In addition to and at the same time as

tendering based upon the date or period specified insection A20, an alternative tender based upon adifferent 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 bethe date stated in the alternative tender or determinedfrom the period stated in the alternative tender.

530 SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS Details: If products of different manufacture to those

specified are proposed, submit details with the tendergiving reasons for each proposed substitution.Substitutions, which have not been notified at tenderstage, may not be considered.

Compliance: Substitutions accepted will be subject tothe verification requirements of clause A31/200.

538 SUBSTITUTE PLANTS/ TREES Details: If plants/ trees differing from those specified

are proposed, submit details with the tender givingreasons for each proposed substitution includingorigin and provenance. Substitutions, which have notbeen notified at tender stage, may not be considered.

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 personwhom 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 theirqualifications and duties.

Submit: With the Tender.


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SUBLETTING/ SUPPLY

710 APPROVED FIRMS General: The work listed below is to be carried out by

the firm stated or, where alternatives are given, one of

the firms of the Contractor's choice.- Description: Site investigation and topographical

surveys.- Carried out by: Merseyside Engineers Laboratory

Services (MELS), Cambridge Road Depot,Cambridge Road, Seaforth, Liverpool L21 1EZ. Tel:0151 928 2643. Contact: Colin Salmon or BillLarner.


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PROVISION, CONTENT AND USE OF DOCUMENTS


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A31 PROVISION, CONTENT AND USE OFDOCUMENTS

DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS

110 DEFINITIONS Meaning: Terms, derived terms and synonyms used

in the preliminaries/ general conditions andspecification are as stated therein or in theappropriate British Standard or British Standardglossary.

120 COMMUNICATION Definition: Includes advise, inform, submit, give

notice, instruct, agree, confirm, seek or obtain

information, consent or instructions, or makearrangements.

Format: In writing to the person named in clauseA10/140 unless specified otherwise.

Response: Do not proceed until response has beenreceived.

130 PRODUCTS Definition: Materials, both manufactured and naturally

occurring, and goods, including components,equipment and accessories, intended for thepermanent 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 forcompletion of the Works but not materials or otherthings intended to form or forming part of thePermanent Works.

Includes: Construction appliances, vehicles,consumables, tools, temporary works, scaffolding,cabins and other site facilities.


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160 TERMS USED IN SPECIFICATION Remove: Disconnect, dismantle as necessary and

take out the designated products or work andassociated accessories, fastenings, supports, liningsand bedding materials. Dispose of unwanted

materials. Excludes taking out and disposing ofassociated pipework, wiring, ductwork or otherservices.

Fix: Unload, handle, store, place and fasten inposition including all labours and use of siteequipment.

Supply and fix: Includes all labour and site equipmentfor unloading, handling, storing and execution. Allproducts to be supplied and fixed unless statedotherwise.

Keep for reuse: Do not damage designated productsor work. Clean off bedding and jointing materials.Stack neatly, adequately protect and store untilrequired by the Employer or for use in the Works asinstructed.

Make good: Execute local remedial work todesignated work. Make secure, sound and neat.Excludes redecoration and/ or replacement.

Replace: Supply and fix new products matching thoseremoved. Execute work to match original new state ofthat removed.

Repair: Execute remedial work to designatedproducts. Make secure, sound and neat. Excludesredecoration and/ or replacement.

Refix: Fix removed products. Ease: Adjust moving parts of designated products or

work to achieve free movement and good fit in openand closed positions.

Match existing: Provide products and work of thesame appearance and features as the original,excluding ageing and weathering. Make jointsbetween existing and new work as inconspicuous aspossible.

System: Equipment, accessories, controls, supportsand ancillary items, including installation, necessaryfor that section of the work to function.

170 MANUFACTURER AND PRODUCT REFERENCE

Definition: When used in this combination:- Manufacturer: The firm under whose name theparticular product is marketed.

- Product reference: The proprietary brand nameand/ or reference by which the particular product isidentified.

Currency: References are to the particular product asspecified in the manufacture's technical literaturecurrent on the date of the invitation to tender.


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200 SUBSTITUTION OF PRODUCTS Products: If an alternative product to that specified is

proposed, obtain approval before ordering theproduct.

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 thesection 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 tospecification section dealing with general matters,ancillary products and execution also apply.

Discrepancy or ambiguity: Before proceeding, obtainclarification 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 'orequivalent' is to be deemed included.


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240 SUBSTITUTION OF STANDARDS Products specified to British Standard or European

Standard: Substitution may be proposed of productscomplying with a grade or category within a nationalstandard of another Member State of the European

Community or an international standard recognised inthe UK.

Before ordering: Submit notification of all suchproposals.

Documentary evidence: Submit for verification whenrequested as detailed in clause A31/200. Anysubmitted foreign language documents must beaccompanied 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

EMPLOYER

410 ADDITIONAL COPIES OF DRAWINGS/DOCUMENTS

Copies: Two of each contract drawing and contractdocument will be issued free of charge (not countingany certified copies).

Additional copies: Issued on request and charged tothe Contractor.

440 DIMENSIONS Scaled dimensions: Do not rely on.

460 THE SPECIFICATION Coordination: All sections must be read in conjunction

with Main Contract Preliminaries/ General conditions.


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DOCUMENTS PROVIDED BY CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTORS/ SUPPLIERS

610 PRODUCTION INFORMATION Contractor/ Domestic subcontractor provide: drawings

for drainage and infiltration tanks assembly. Submit:

- For comment and make any necessaryamendments.

- Sufficient copies of final version for distribution to allaffected parties.

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 INSTRUCTION AND GUARANTEES Components and equipment: Obtain or retain copies,

register with manufacturer and hand over on or beforecompletion of the Works.

Emergency call out services: Provide subcontractorstelephone numbers for use after completion.


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MANAGEMENT OF THE WORKS


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A32 MANAGEMENT OF THE WORKS

110 SUPERVISION General: Accept responsibility for coordination,

supervision and administration of the Works, includingsubcontracts.

Coordination: Arrange and monitor a programme witheach subcontractor, supplier, local authority andstatutory undertaker, and obtain and supplyinformation as necessary for coordination of the work.

120 INSURANCE Documentary evidence: Before starting work on site

submit details, and/ or policies and receipts for theinsurances 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 tothe Works or injury or damage to persons or propertyarising out of the Works, immediately give notice tothe Employer, the person named in clause A10/140and the Insurers.

Failure to notify: Indemnify the Employer against anyloss, which may be caused by failure to give suchnotice.

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 affectedand number of hours lost.

150 OWNERSHIP Alteration/ clearance work: Materials arising become

the property of the Contractor except where otherwisestated. Remove from site as work proceeds.


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205 TENDER PROGRAMME Content: Include details of dates for commencement,

completion, end of defects periods and periods for:- Acceptance of tender:Commencement on site:

Topographical surveys:Site Investigations:Removal of existing ground:Topsoiling:Seeding operations:Drainage installation:Practical completion:End of maintenance period:.

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 mustinclude details of:- Planning and mobilisation by the Contractor.- Subcontractor's work.- Work resulting from instructions issued in regard to

the expenditure of provisional sums.- Work by others concurrent with the Contract.

Submit two number copies.

250 MONITORING Progress: Record on a copy of the programme kept

on site.

Avoiding delays: If any circumstances arise whichmay affect the progress of the Works submitproposals or take other action as appropriate tominimize any delay and to recover any lost time.

260 SITE MEETINGS General: Site meetings will be held to review progress

and other matters arising from administration of theContract.

Frequency: Every two weeks. Location: on site. Accommodation: Ensure availability at the time of

such meetings.

Attendees: Attend meetings and informsubcontractors and suppliers when their presence isrequired.

Chairperson (who will also take and distributeminutes): Contract Administrator.


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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): Two weeks.

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 casewithin seven days.

440 MEASUREMENT Covered work: Give notice before covering work

required to be measured.

460 INTERIM VALUATIONS Applications: Include details of amounts due under

the Contract together with all necessary supportinginformation.

Submission: At least seven days before establisheddates.

470 PRODUCTS NOT INCORPORATED INTO THEWORKS

Ownership: At the time of each valuation, supplydetails of those products not incorporated into theWorks which are subject to any reservation of titleinconsistent with passing of property as required bythe Conditions of Contract, together with theirrespective values.

Evidence: When requested, provide evidence offreedom of reservation of title.


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QUALITY STANDARDS/ CONTROL


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150 INSPECTIONS Products and executions: Inspection or any other

action must not be taken as approval unlessconfirmed 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 typeor 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 preparatorywork has been carried out.

170 MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS/INSTRUCTIONS

General: Comply with manufacturer's printedrecommendations and instructions current on the dateof the Invitation to tender.

Changes to recommendations or instructions: Submitdetails.

Ancillary products and accessories: Use thosesupplied or recommended by main product

manufacturer. Agrment certified products: Comply with limitations,

recommendations and requirements of relevant validcertificates.

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 statedor implied characteristics either:- To an express approval.- To match a sample expressly approved as a

standard for the purpose.


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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 samplehas been obtained.

Complying sample: Retain in good, clean condition onsite. 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 isrequired 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 onsite. Remove when no longer required.

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 andobtain instructions before proceeding.

Inform: When complete and before commencingconstruction.

330 APPEARANCE AND FIT Tolerances and dimensions: If likely to be critical to

execution or difficult to achieve, as early as possibleeither:- 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 801638-02 General

Arrangement Drawing, 801638-03 Drainage andEdging Construction Details.

410 SERVICES REGULATIONS New or existing services: Comply with the Byelaws or

Regulations of the relevant Statutory Authority.


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420 WATER REGULATIONS/ BYELAWS NOTIFICATION Requirements: Notify Water Undertaker of any work

carried out to or which affects new or existing servicesand submit any required plans, diagrams and details.

Consent: Allow adequate time to receive Undertaker's

consent before starting work. Inform immediately ifconsent is withheld or is granted subject to significantconditions.

430 WATER REGULATIONS/ BYELAWSCONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATE

On completion of the work: Submit (copy where alsorequired to the Water Undertaker) a certificateincluding:- 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 therelevant Water Regulations or Byelaws.

- The name and signature of the individualresponsible for checking compliance.

- The date on which the installation was checked.

450 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SERVICES Final tests and commissioning: Carry out so that

services are in full working order at completion of theWorks.

540 DEFECTS IN EXISTING WORK

Undocumented defects: When discovered,immediately give notice. Do not proceed with affectedrelated work until response has been received.

Documented remedial work: Do not execute workwhich 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 berepresented.

Confirmation: One working day prior to each such test

or inspection. If sample or test is not ready, agree anew date and time.

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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.

710 WORK BEFORE COMPLETION General: Make good all damage consequent upon the

Works.Temporary markings, coverings and protectivewrappings: Remove unless otherwise instructed.

Cleaning: Clean the Works thoroughly inside and out,including all accessible ducts and voids. Remove allsplashes, deposits, efflorescence, rubbish and

surplus materials. Cleaning materials and methods: As recommendedby manufacturers of products being cleaned, andmust not damage or disfigure other materials orconstruction.

COSHH dated data sheets: Obtain for all materialsused for cleaning and ensure they are used only asrecommended 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 breaksor 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 itemised schedule,retaining duplicate schedule signed by Employer as areceipt.

730 MAKING GOOD DEFECTS

Remedial work: Arrange access with Employer. Rectification: Give reasonable notice for access to the

various parts of the Works. Completion: Notify when remedial works have been

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SECURITY/ SAFETY/ PROTECTION


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A34 SECURITY/ SAFETY/ PROTECTION

110 PRETENDER HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN Location: Integral with the project Preliminaries,

including but not restricted to the following sections:- Description of project: Sections A10 and A11.- Client's consideration and management

requirements: Sections A12, A13 and A36.- Environmental restrictions and on-site risks: Section

A12, A35 and A34.- Significant design and construction hazards:

Section A34.- The Health and Safety File: Section A37.

120 EXECUTION HAZARDS

Common hazards: Not listed. Control by goodmanagement and site practice. Significant hazards: The design of the project includes

the following:- Hazard: deep excavations.- Precautions assumed: ensure plant and machinery

is manouvered approipriately and safely arounddeep excavations with adequate warning andprotection for both machine handlers and sitepersonnel.

- Specification reference: R13,620A.- Drawing reference: 801638-02-C General

Arrangement Drawing-rev C, 801638-03-B Land

Drainage & Soakaway Details-rev B.

130 PRODUCT HAZARDS Hazardous substances: Site personnel levels must

not exceed occupational exposure standards andmaximum exposure limits stated in the current versionof HSE document EH40: Occupational ExposureLimits.

Common hazards: Not listed. Control by goodmanagement and site practice.

Significant hazards: Specified construction materialsinclude the following:

- Hazard: epidermal damage.- Material: cementitious materials.- Specification reference: E10,60.


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140 CONSTRUCTION PHASE HEALTH AND SAFETYPLAN

Submission: Present to the Employer/ Client not lessthan two weeks before commencement on site.

Confirmation: Do not start construction work until the

Employer has confirmed in writing that theConstruction Phase Health and Safety Plan includesthe procedures and arrangements required by CDMRegulation 15(4).

Content: Develop the plan from and draw on theOutline Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan,clause A30/570, and the Pre-tender Health andSafety Plan.

150 SECURITY Protection: Safeguard the site, the Works, products,

materials, and any existing buildings affected by the

Works from damage and theft. Access: Take all reasonable precautions to preventunauthorized access to the site, the Works andadjoining property.

Special requirements: site works to be co-ordinatedwith opening times of school unless alternativearrangements can be made direct with the school.Special care should be taken to ensure that access byschool pupils is controlled when the school is active.

170 OCCUPIED PREMISES Extent: The premises will be occupied and/ or used

during the Contract as follows: Monday to Friday

during school opening/use times. Contractor toconfirmed exact times with school.

Works: Carry out without undue inconvenience andnuisance and without danger to occupants and users.

Overtime: If compliance with this clause requirescertain operations to be carried out during overtime,and such overtime is not required for any otherreason, 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 school grounds.

Authorised persons: Submit a list of the names of allpersons requiring passes together with any otherrelated information reasonably required.

Return of passes: When requested or on completionof the work to which the pass relates.


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210 EMPLOYER'S REPRESENTATIVES SITE VISITS Safety: Submit details in advance, to the Employer or

the person identified in clause A10/140, of safetyprovisions and procedures (including those relating tomaterials, 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 personstated in clause A10/140 and other visitors to the site.

330 NOISE CONTROL Standard: Minimize noise levels during execution of

the works. Equipment: Fit compressors, percussion tools and

vehicles with effective silencers of a typerecommended by manufacturers of the compressors,tools or vehicles.

Restrictions: Do not use radios or other audioequipment or permit employees to use in ways or attimes that may cause nuisance.

340 POLLUTION Prevention: Protect the site, the Works and the

general environment including streams andwaterways against pollution.

Contamination: If pollution occurs inform immediately,including to the appropriate Authorities and providerelevant information.

345 FUEL, LUBRICANTS AND HYDRAULIC FLUIDS

Restrictions:- Storing, handling and refuelling: On hard standing

or other approved areas. Keep away fromwatercourses, drains, soil, planting and grassedareas.

- Vehicles and equipment: Ensure there is noleakage or spillage. If spillage occurs, informimmediately and take appropriate emergencyaction.

350 PESTICIDES Use: Not permitted.

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.

400 BURNING ON SITE Burning on site: Not permitted.


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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 withrelevant regulations.

Voids and cavities in the construction: Removerubbish, dirt and residues before closing in.

Waste transfer documentation: Retain on site.

510 EXISTING SERVICES Confirmation: Notify all service authorities, statutory

undertakers and/ or adjacent owners of proposedworks not less than one week before commencingsite operations.

Identification: Before starting work, check and markpositions of mains/ services. Where positions are notshown on drawings obtain relevant details fromservice authorities, statutory undertakers or otherowners.

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/ statutoryundertakers or other owners. Identifying services:

- Below ground: Use signboards, giving type anddepth;

- 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 willnot 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.


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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 otherowner.

530 EXISTING TOPSOIL/ SUBSOIL Duty: Prevent over compaction of existing topsoil and

subsoil in those areas which may be damaged byconstruction traffic, parking of vehicles, temporary siteaccommodation or storage of materials and which willrequire reinstatement prior to completion of theWorks.

Protection: Before starting work submit proposals forprotective 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 ofsurvival in their original shape, as a consequence ofthe Contractor's negligence, must be replaced withthose of a similar type and age at the Contractor'sexpense.

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 placetemporary accommodation within an area which isthe larger of the branch spread of the tree or anarea with a radius of half the tree's height,measured from the trunk.

- Sever roots exceeding 25 mm in diameter. Ifunintentionally severed give notice and seekadvice.

- Change level of ground within an area 3 m beyondbranch spread.

560 EXISTING FEATURES Protection: Prevent damage to existing buildings,

fences, gates, walls, roads, paved areas and othersite features, which are to remain in position duringexecution of the Works.

Special requirements: protect pavement andboundary fencing from vehicles entering and leavingsite.


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620 ADJOINING PROPERTY Permission: Obtain as necessary from owners if

requiring to erect scaffolding on or otherwise useadjoining property.

625 ADJOINING PROPERTY RESTRICTIONS Precautions:

- Prevent trespass of workpeople and takeprecautions to prevent damage to adjoiningproperty.

- Pay all charges.- Remove and make good on completion or when

directed. Damage: Bear cost of repairing damage arising from

execution of the Works.


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A35

SPECIFIC LIMITATIONS ON METHOD/ SEQUENCE/TIMING


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A35 SPECIFIC LIMITATIONS ON METHOD/SEQUENCE/ TIMING

130 METHOD/ SEQUENCE OF WORK Specific Limitations: Include the following in the

programme:- Topographical surveys are required for the areacontaining contaminated ground before excavationscommence; when excavations have been carried outand upon completion of the works. This will have animpact on work sequencing and should be adressedwithin the work programme in consultation with theappointed Site Investigation consultant.

160 USE OR DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS

Specific limitations: any contaminated excavatedmaterial removed from site should be taken to a tipappropriately licensed for the level of contaminationprevalent.

170 WORKING HOURS Specific limitations: 8.30 to 17.30.


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A36

FACILITIES/ TEMPORARY WORK/ SERVICES


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A36 FACILITIES/ TEMPORARY WORK/SERVICES

110 SPOIL HEAPS, TEMPORARY WORKS ANDSERVICES

Location: Give notice of intended siting. Maintenance: Alter, adapt and move as necessary.

Remove when no longer required and make good.

230 TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION Proposals for temporary accommodation and storage

for the Works: Submit two weeks prior to theCommencement Date.

Details to be included: Type of accommodation andstorage, its siting and the programme for site

installation and removal.

340 NAME BOARDS/ ADVERTISEMENTS Name boards/ advertisements: Not permitted.

430 WATER Supply: Clean fresh water for the execution of the

Works. Approval: Obtain before using a supply other than

potable mains water.

435 WATER RESTRICTIONS Emergency legislation: If the water supply is or is

likely to be restricted inform without delay andascertain the availability and additional cost of waterfrom alternative sources.

440 TELEPHONES Direct communication: As soon as practicable after

the Date of Possession provide the Contractor'sperson in charge with a mobile telephone.


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A37

OPERATION/ MAINTENANCE OF THE FINISHEDWORKS


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A37 OPERATION/ MAINTENANCE OF THEFINISHED WORKS

120 THE HEALTH AND SAFETY FILE Content: to be as prescribed in Pre-tender Health and

Safety Plan. Number of copies: Submit 2 to the Planning

Supervisor. last date for submission: 2 weeks before the date for

completion stated in the contract.

180 MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Content: Include:

- Printed instructions of procedures to be adopted bythe Employer for the maintenance of the Works.

- Copies of manufacturers current literature for allproducts for which the particular proprietary brandhas been chosen by the Contractor, includingwhere appropriate COSHH dated data sheets andmanufacturers recommendations for cleaning andmaintenance.

- Copies of all guarantees, warranties andmaintenance agreements offered by subcontractorsand manufacturers.

- Copies of all test certificates and reports required inthe specification.

Submit: At end of the maintenance period.


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A50

WORK/ PRODUCTS BY/ ON BEHALF OF THEEMPLOYER


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A50 WORK/ PRODUCTS BY/ ON BEHALF OFTHE EMPLOYER

110 WORK BY/ ON BEHALF OF EMPLOYER Title: Remediation and validation of contaminated

ground. Description of work: Site investigation and

topographical surveys. Carried out by: Merseyside Engineers Laboratory

Services (MELS). Attendance: Allow for the following additional to those

reasonably required by the conditions of contract:- Appointment, management and co-ordination of siteinvestigation and topographical surveys within theoverall site works.


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A54

PROVISIONAL WORK/ ITEMS


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A54 PROVISIONAL WORK/ ITEMS

525 PROVISIONAL SUM NOT SPECIFICALLY FORWORK - SURETY

"The Contractorshall provide surety for the due andcomplete fulfilment of the Contrsct entered into by theContractor by way of procuring a Guarantee Bondfrom a Gaurantee Society, Bank or insuranceCompany to be approved by the Employer in the sumof 10% of the total amount of the tender plus interestthereon up to a maximum of 10% of the amount of thebond and legal fees up to a maximum of 5,000.00, orshall in lieu of finding such surety, deposit with theEmployer the same aamount in which case thebalance remaining thereof, if any, will, after satisfyingthe suretyship be returned to him but the Employerwill be entitled to retain any interest which may haveaccrued on the sum deposited".

590 CONTINGENCIES Provisional sum: Include: 6,500.00 (Six Thousand,

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A55

DAYWORKS


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A55 DAYWORKS

110 LABOUR Provisional sum: Include prime cost of labour incurred

before the Final Completion Date: One thousandpounds.- Percentage adjustment: Add to cover incidental

costs, overheads and profit: %. Provisional sum: Include prime cost of labour incurred

after the Final Completion Date: One thousandpounds.- Percentage adjustment: Add to cover incidental

costs, overheads and profit: %.

120 PRODUCTS

Provisional sum: Include prime cost incurred at anytime during the Contract five hundred pounds.- Percentage adjustment to cover incidental costs,

overheads and profit: %.

130 EQUIPMENT Provisional sum: Include prime cost of plant

(equipment) incurred before the Final CompletionDate: One thousand pounds.- Percentage adjustment to cover incidental costs,

overheads and profit: %. Provisional sum: Include prime cost of plant

(equipment) incurred after the Final Completion Date:

ive hundred pounds.- Percentage adjustment to cover incidental costs,

overheads and profit %. Plant (equipment) costs: Rates set out in the

Schedule of Basic Plant Charges published by theRICS current at the Date of Tender.


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A(2)

JCLI Agreement for Landscape Maintenance Works


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A10

PROJECT PARTICULARS


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A10 PROJECT PARTICULARS

110 THE PROJECT Name: Blueberry Park Playing Fields. Nature: maintenance of new playing fields. Location: Dunchurch Road, Liverpool, L14. Timescale for completion of the 'construction work': o

ne year after completion.

130 PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR Name: The Contractor. Address: to be advised. Telephone: to be advised.

140 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR (HEREIN

REFERRED TO AS 'CA') Name: Michael Morgan. Address: 2020 Liverpool, West House, Mercury Court,

Tithbarn Street, Liverpool L2 2QP. Telephone: 0151 237 4258.

150 PLANNING SUPERVISOR Name: Derek Bradshaw. Address: 2020 Liverpool, West House, Mercury Court,

Tithebarn Street Liverpool, L2 2QP. Telephone: 0151 237 4100.

180 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Name: Michael Morgan. Address: 2020 Liverpool, West House, Mercury Court,

Tithbarn Street, Liverpool L2 2QP. Telephone: 0151 237 4258.

190 CLERK OF WORKS Name: Frank Jones. Address: 2020 Knowsley,9 West Street, Prescot,

Knowsley, Merseyside, L34 1LF. Telephone: 0151 477 2012.


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A11

TENDER AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS


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A11 TENDER AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

120 CONTRACT DRAWINGS The contract drawings are included with the tender

documents and are as follows:- 801638-01 Site Location Plan, 801638-02-C Generalarrangement Drawing-rev C.


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A12

THE SITE/ EXISTING BUILDINGS


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A12 THE SITE/ EXISTING BUILDINGS

110 THE SITES Locations: The site is a newly created school playing

field. The site adjoins a school playground to the east.On the northern, western and southern sides the siteis bordered by local estate roads with housing locatedon the opposite side of the road. A new steel fenceforms the boundary of the site on three sides with thefourth side being open to the rest of the schoolgrounds and the school building.

200 ACCESS TO THE SITE Description: Entrance to the site will be via the main

school gates and following a route through the school

grounds agreed with a school representative ofappropriate authority. Limitations: Maintenance operations to be carried out

during school opening hours unless alternativearrangements are agreed. Maintenance visits must beby arrangment and with advanced notification tonominated school representative.

220 USE OF THE SITE General: Do not use the site for any purpose other

than carrying out the Works. Limitations: Ensure all pavings are adequately

protected from damage which may be caused by

plant or arisings from the works. Locations of spoilheaps and storage areas to be agreed prior tobeginning work on site.

230 SURROUNDING LAND/ BUILDING USES General: Adjacent or nearby uses or activities are as

follows:- A school is located to the east of the maintenancearea. Housing lies to the north, west and south.

250 SITE VISIT Before tendering: Ascertain the nature of the site,

access thereto and all local conditions and restrictionslikely to affect the execution of the Works.

Arrangements for visit: by appointmant with school.


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A13

DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK


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A13 DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK

120 THE WORK Description: maintenance of newly installed school

playing fields.

130 WORK BY OTHERS CONCURRENT WITH THECONTRACT

Scope: See section A50.


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A20

JCLI AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPEMAINTENANCE WORKS


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A20 JCLI AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPEMAINTENANCE WORKS

JCLI AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPEMAINTENANCE WORKS

The contract: JCLI Agreement for LandscapeMaintenance Works, February 2002 revision of 1998Edition (incorporating Amendment LMW1) andincluding Supplemental Conditions.

Requirement: Allow for the obligations, liabilities andservices described therein against the followingheadings:

THE RECITALS

1st - LOCATION OF WORK AND CONTRACTADMINISTRATOR

Landscape maintenance work to be carried out at:Blueberry Park Playing Fields.

Contract Administrator: See clause A10/140.

2nd - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS The references to list of items of maintenance work,

schedules and schedule of liquidated damages will bedeleted.

3rd - PRICED DOCUMENTS The references to schedules will be deleted.

THE ARTICLES

2 - CONTRACT SUM Alternative A will apply. Alternative B will be deleted. The contract sum will be divided as follows: quarterley

3 - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR Contract Administrator: See clause A10/140.

5A - DISPUTE OR DIFFERENCE ARBITRATION Article 5A applies. Article 5B will be deleted.

THE CONDITIONS

1 - INTENTIONS OF THE PARTIES

2 - COMMENCEMENT AND DURATION


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2.1 - COMMENCEMENT AND DURATION The Works shall be carried out from: the date of

completion of the construction works (the'Commencement date')and shall continue until: 12 months after the date of

commencement (the 'End date').

3 - CONTROL OF THE WORKS

3.5 - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR'SINSTRUCTIONS

Period for compliance: five days.

4 - PAYMENT

4.2 - PERIODIC PAYMENTS Periodic payments: Payment intervals: quarterley.

4.5A - BONUS Clause 4.5A will be deleted.

4.5B - LIQUIDATED DAMAGES Clause 4.5B will be deleted.

4.6 - CONTRIBUTION, LEVY AND TAX CHANGES Clause 4.6 will be deleted.

5 - STATUTORY OBLIGATIONS

5.2 - VALUE ADDED TAX Clause B1.1 of the Supplemental Conditions does

apply.

6 - INJURY, DAMAGE AND INSURANCE

6.2 - INJURY OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY Insurance cover, for any one occurrence or series of

occurrences arising out of one event, to be not lessthan: 1,000,000.00.

7 - DETERMINATION

7.2 - DETERMINATION BY EMPLOYER Number of failure events: two. Period: one month.

7.3 - DETERMINATION BY CONTRACTOR Period of suspension: one month.

8 - SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES


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A30

TENDERING/ SUBLETTING


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A30 TENDERING/ SUBLETTING

110 SCOPE General: These conditions are supplementary to

those stated in the Invitation to Tender and on theform of tender.

145 TENDERING PROCEDURE General: In accordance with JCT Practice Note 6

(Series 2) 'Main Contract Tendering'. Errors: Alternative 2 is to apply.

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 The Employer and Employer's representatives:

- Offer no guarantee that any tender will berecommended for acceptance or be accepted.

- Will not be responsible for any cost incurred in thepreparation of any tender.

190 PERIOD OF VALIDITY Period: After submission or lodgement, keep tender

open for consideration (unless previously withdrawn)for not less than 3 months.

Date for possession/ commencement: See sectionA20.

PRICING/ SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS

210 DESCRIPTIONS Scope: General requirements and full descriptions of

work and materials are not repeated in the listed orscheduled items of maintenance work and referenceshould be made to the Conditions of Contract,Preliminaries, Specification and Drawings.

215 TENDER DOCUMENTS Alterations and qualifications: Do not alter or qualify

tender documents without written consent. Tenderscontaining unauthorised alterations or qualificationsmay be rejected.


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300 QUANTITIES IN THE PRICED DOCUMENT Quantities: Where included in the priced document,

these have been prepared in accordance with SMM7only where and to the extent stated.

Other items, descriptions and measurements:

- Must not be relied upon as complying with apublished standard method of measurement.

- Must be priced taking account of the informationgiven elsewhere in the tender documents, includingfor all associated and ancillary work shown orclearly apparent as being necessary for thecomplete and proper execution of the work.

305 PRICING OF MAINTENANCE WORK Prices and rates: For all listed, specified or scheduled

items of maintenance work are deemed to beinclusive of all labour, materials, temporary works,

mechanical plant, overheads and profit. Includinggeneral liabilities, obligations and risks described orimplied in the tender documents.

Items not priced: Costs will be deemed to have beenincluded elsewhere.

Priced document: Submit with the tender.

440 SCHEDULE OF RATES Schedule of rates (unpriced): Included with the tender

documents. The Contractor may insert additionalitems. All items must be fully priced.

Fully priced copy: Submit with the tender.

480 PROGRAMME Content: As specified in clause A32/210 or a

summary. Submit: With the tender.

485 DESIGN/ MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES Statement: To meet Employer's objectives in terms of

the evolution of the landscape and provision of aservice to public/ users.

Submit: With the tender.

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 personwho may be affected by the maintenance work.

Submit: With the tender.

560 TRAINING OF OPERATIVES Training policy: Describe and submit with the tender. Training records: Prior to their starting work, the

training record and experience of each operative mustbe approved.


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A31

PROVISION, CONTENT AND USE OF DOCUMENTS


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A31 PROVISION, CONTENT AND USE OFDOCUMENTS

DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS

110 DEFINITIONS Meaning: Terms, derived terms and synonyms used

in the preliminaries/ general conditions andspecification are as stated therein or in theappropriate British Standard or British Standardglossary.

120 COMMUNICATION Definition: Includes advise, inform, submit, give

notice, instruct, agree, confirm, seek or obtain

information, consent or instructions, or makearrangements.

Format: In writing to the person named in clauseA10/140 unless specified otherwise.

Response: Do not proceed until response has beenreceived.

130 PRODUCTS Definition: Materials, both manufactured and naturally

occurring, and goods, including components,equipment and accessories, intended for thepermanent 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 forcompletion of the Works but not materials or otherthings intended to form or forming part of thePermanent Works.

Includes: Construction appliances, vehicles,consumables, tools, temporary works, scaffolding,cabins and other site facilities.


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210 CROSS REFERENCES Accuracy: Check remainder of the annotation or item

description against the terminology used in thesection or clause referred to.

Related terminology: Where a numerical cross-

reference is not given the relevant sections andclauses of the specification will apply.

Relevant clauses: Clauses in the referred tospecification section dealing with general matters,ancillary products and execution also apply.

Discrepancy or ambiguity: Before proceeding, obtainclarification 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 'orequivalent' is to be deemed included.

DOCUMENTS PROVIDED ON BEHALF OFEMPLOYER

410 ADDITIONAL COPIES OF DRAWINGS/DOCUMENTS

Copies: Two of each contract drawing and contractdocument will be issued free of charge (not countingany certified copies).

Additional copies: Issued on request and charged tothe Contractor.

440 DIMENSIONS Scaled dimensions: Do not rely on.

460 THE SPECIFICATION Coordination: All sections must be read in conjunction

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MANAGEMENT OF THE WORKS


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A32 MANAGEMENT OF THE WORKS

GENERALLY

110 SUPERVISION General: Accept responsibility for coordination,

supervision and administration of the Works, includingsubcontracts.

Coordination: Arrange and monitor a programme witheach subcontractor, supplier, local authority andstatutory undertaker, and obtain and supplyinformation as necessary for coordination of the work.

120 INSURANCE Documentary evidence: Before starting work on site

submit details, and/ or policies and receipts for theinsurances 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 tothe Works or injury or damage to persons or propertyarising out of the Works, immediately give notice tothe Employer, the person named in clause A10/140and the Insurers.

Failure to notify: Indemnify the Employer against anyloss, which may be caused by failure to give suchnotice.

PROGRAMME/ PROGRESS

210 PROGRAMME Master programme: Immediately when requested and

before starting work on site submit in an approvedform a master programme showing the proposedsequence and timing of the principal maintenanceoperations.

Allow for: coordination of maintenance operations withthe schools use of the playing fields.

Submit: two number copies.

260 SITE MEETINGS General: Attend to review progress and other matters

arising from administration of the Contract. Location: on site. Frequency: as required. Chairperson (who will also take and distribute

minutes): Contract Administrator.


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CONTROL OF COST

430 PROPOSED INSTRUCTIONS Estimates: If a proposed instruction requests an

estimate of cost, submit without delay and in any case

within seven days.

460 PERIODIC PAYMENTS Applications: Include details of amounts considered

due under the Contract together with all necessarysupporting information.

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QUALITY STANDARDS/ CONTROL


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A33 QUALITY STANDARDS/ CONTROL

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 theywill be used.

- Suitable for the purposes stated or reasonably to beinferred from the project documents.Contract documents: Omissions or errors indescription and/ or quantity shall not vitiate theContract nor release the Contractor from anyobligations or liabilities under the Contract.

130 QUALITY OF PRODUCTS Generally: New. (Proposals for recycled products maybe considered).

Supply of each product: From the same source ormanufacturer.

Whole quantity of each product required to completethe Works:Consistent in kind, size, quality and overallappearance.

Source of supply: Submit evidence when requested.

170 MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS/INSTRUCTIONS

General: Comply with manufacturer's printedrecommendations and instructions current on the dateof the Invitation to tender.

Changes to recommendations or instructions: Submitdetails.

Ancillary products and accessories: Use thosesupplied or recommended by main productmanufacturer.

Agrment certified products: Comply with limitations,recommendations and requirements of relevant validcertificates.

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.


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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 samplehas been obtained.

Complying sample: Retain in good, clean condition onsite. 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 isrequired 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 onsite. Remove when no longer required.

510 SUPERVISION Replacement: Give maximum possible notice before

changing person in charge or site agent.

650 MAINTENANCE RECORD SHEETS Scope: Submit accurate records of maintenance

operations carried out including delays due to adverseweather or ground conditions.

Content: Descriptions of:

- weather.- ground conditions encountered.- work affected.- number of hours lost.

Frequency of submission: on request

660 MAINTENANCE DOCKETS Submit: On completion of the maintenance operation. Format: Maintenance dockets should include the

name of the site, date of visit, activity and becountersigned by a representative of the Employer ifthe site is occupied..


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A34

SECURITY/ SAFETY/ PROTECTION


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A34 SECURITY/ SAFETY/ PROTECTION

130 PRODUCT HAZARDS Hazardous substances: Site personnel levels must

not exceed occupational exposure standards andmaximum exposure limits stated in the current versionof HSE document EH40: Occupational ExposureLimits.

Common hazards: Not listed. Control by goodmanagement and site practice.

Significant hazards: Specified construction materialsinclude the following:- Hazard: poisoning.- Material: fertilizer and herbicide.- Specification reference: Q35.

150 SECURITY Protection: Safeguard the site, the Works, products,

materials, and any existing buildings affected by theWorks from damage and theft.

Access: Take all reasonable precautions to preventunauthorized access to the site, the Works andadjoining property.

Special requirements: Ensure security proposals areco-ordinated with specific arrangements operated bythe adjoining school.

170 OCCUPIED PREMISES Extent: The premises will be occupied and/ or used

during the Contract as follows: pupils and teachingstaff during the day and evening.

Works: Carry out without undue inconvenience andnuisance and without danger to occupants and users.

Overtime: If compliance with this clause requirescertain operations to be carried out during overtime,and such overtime is not required for any otherreason, 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 accessto School grounds.

Authorised persons: Submit a list of the names of allpersons requiring passes together with any otherrelated information reasonably required.

Return of passes: When requested or on completionof the work to which the pass relates.


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275 VANDALISM Vandalism or malicious damage: Give notice

immediately.

330 NOISE CONTROL Standard: Minimize noise levels during execution of

the works. Equipment: Fit compressors, percussion tools and

vehicles with effective silencers of a typerecommended by manufacturers of the compressors,tools or vehicles.

Restrictions: Do not use radios or other audioequipment or permit employees to use in ways or attimes that may cause nuisance.

340 POLLUTION Prevention: Protect the site, the Works and the

general environment including streams andwaterways against pollution. Contamination: If pollution occurs inform immediately,

including to the appropriate Authorities and providerelevant information.

345 FUEL, LUBRICANTS AND HYDRAULIC FLUIDS Restrictions:

- Storing, handling and refuelling: On hard standingor other approved areas. Keep away fromwatercourses, drains, soil, planting and grassedareas.

- Vehicles and equipment: Ensure there is no

leakage or spillage. If spillage occurs, informimmediately and take appropriate emergencyaction.

350 PESTICIDES Use: Not permitted.

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.

400 BURNING ON SITE Burning on site: Not permitted.


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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 withrelevant regulations.

Voids and cavities in the construction: Removerubbish, dirt and residues before closing in.

Waste transfer documentation: Retain on site.

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 otherwiseconsequent upon the Works: Make good to thesatisfaction of the Employer, Local Authority or otherowner.

530 EXISTING TOPSOIL/ SUBSOIL Duty: Prevent over compaction of existing topsoil and

subsoil in those areas which may be damaged byconstruction traffic, parking of vehicles, temporary siteaccommodation or storage of materials and which willrequire reinstatement prior to completion of theWorks.

Protection: Before starting work submit proposals forprotective measures.

560 EXISTING FEATURES Protection: Prevent damage to existing buildings,

fences, gates, walls, roads, paved areas and othersite features, which are to remain in position duringexecution of the Works.

Special requirements: none.

620 ADJOINING PROPERTY Permission: Obtain as necessary from owners if

requiring to erect scaffolding on or otherwise use

adjoining property.


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625 ADJOINING PROPERTY RESTRICTIONS Precautions:

- Prevent trespass of workpeople and takeprecautions to prevent damage to adjoiningproperty.

- Pay all charges.- Remove and make good on completion or when

directed. Damage: Bear cost of repairing damage arising from

execution of the Works.


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A35

SPECIFIC LIMITATIONS ON METHOD/ SEQUENCE/TIMING


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130 METHOD/ SEQUENCE OF WORK Specific Limitations: Include the following in the

programme:- co-ordinate maintenance operations to comply withschool requirements for use of pitches.

160 USE OR DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS Specific limitations: position of temporary stockpiles of

arisings to be agreed with school and to be removedfrom site at the end of maintenance visit.

170 WORKING HOURS

Specific limitations: maintenance to be carried outduring school opening hours. Co-ordinate with school.


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FACILITIES/ TEMPORARY WORK/ SERVICES


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A36 FACILITIES/ TEMPORARY WORK/SERVICES

110 SPOIL HEAPS, TEMPORARY WORKS ANDSERVICES

Location: Give notice of intended siting. Maintenance: Alter, adapt and move as necessary.

Remove when no longer required and make good.

230 TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION Proposals for temporary accommodation and storage

for the Works: Submit two weeks prior to theCommencement Date.

Details to be included: Type of accommodation andstorage, its siting and the programme for site

installation and removal.

310 ROADS Permanent roads, hard standings and footpaths on

the site: The following may be used, subject to clauseA34/520:- Details: Car park and paths within school grounds

giving acces to the site to be maintained.- Restrictions on use: hours of use must be agreed

with appropriate school representative.- Protective or remedial measures: employ

appropriate protection of hard surfaces fromdamage and make good damage that occurs as a

consequence of the works.

340 NAME BOARDS/ ADVERTISEMENTS Name boards/ advertisements: Not permitted.

420 LIGHTING AND POWER Supply: Provide electricity and all equipment and

make temporary arrangements for distribution aboutthe site.

430 WATER Supply: Clean fresh water for the execution of the

Works. Approval: Obtain before using a supply other than

potable mains water.

435 WATER RESTRICTIONS Emergency legislation: If the water supply is or is

likely to be restricted inform without delay andascertain the availability and additional cost of waterfrom alternative sources.


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440 TELEPHONES Direct communication: As soon as practicable after

the Date of Possession provide the Contractor'sperson in charge with a mobile telephone.


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PROVISIONAL WORK/ ITEMS


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A54 PROVISIONAL WORK/ ITEMS

580 ADDITIONAL WORK Action: Notify as soon as it becomes apparent that

additional maintenance or repair work is required. Donot commence additional work without a specificinstruction.

590 CONTINGENCIES Provisional sum: Include: 330.00 (Three Hundred

and Thirty Pounds).

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