International Federation of Con&lting Engineers

Internationale Vereinigung Beratender lngenieure

Federacibn lnternacional de lngenieros Consultores

Short Form of Con

AGREEMENT
GENERAL CONDITIONS
RULES FOR ADJUDICATION
NOTES FOR GUIDANCE
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FIDIC

FIDIC is the French acronym for the International

Engineers.

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oday FlDlC membership num 60 countries from all parts of the

globe and the federation
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AGREEMENT

SHORT FORM of Contract

First Edition 1999

ISBN 2-88432-024-5

FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DES INGENIEURS-CONSEILS

INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF CONSULTING ENGINEERS A
mD,C
INTERNATIONALE VEREINIGUNG BERATENDER INGENIEURE
FEDERACION INTERNACIONALDE INGENIEROS CONSOLTORES w
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Federation lnternationale des Ingknieurs-Conseils (F

thanks to the following members of its Task Group: P
Group Leader), WS Atkins, UK; AEJ (Tony)
Edward Corbett, Corbett & CO, UK. Liaison with
provided by Peter L Booen, GIB6 Ltd, UK.

The preparation was carried out under th n of the FlDlC

Engineer, UK; Michael Mortimer-Hawkins, Sweden; Axel-Volkmar

Jaeger, Schmidt Reuter Partner, Germa (Tony) Norris (Special
Adviser), Consulting Engineer, UK.

Drafts were commented on by the foll and organisations: Mushtaq

Ahmad, NESPAK, Pakistan; Peter
Bunni, Consulting Engineer, hine T. dela Crur, Construction
Industry Authority of the Phili UNOPS; Hans Enhorning, ABB
Asea Brown Boveri Ltd, S
Hawker, Consulting Engin K; Adam K Heine, Consulting Engineer,

Wijers, DHV Beheer s; Marek Rdultowski, Cosmopoli Consultants,

Poland; J G Rees, ch, UK; Asian Development Bank; European

dging Companies; Inter-Pacific Bar Association;

its appreciation of the time and effort devoted by all the above.

the form and content of the document rests with FIDIC.

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FOREWORD

These Conditions of Contract have been prepared by the Fe

des Ingknieurs-Conseils (FIDIC) and are recommended for en
work of relatively small capital value. However, depend
circumstances, the Conditions may be suitable for con
considered most likely to be suitable for fairly simple o
duration without the need for specialist sub-contract

all essential commercial provisions and whi all types of engineering

ents. Under the usual

accordance with design provided by y his representative (if any).

However, this form may also be su s which include, or wholly
comprise, contractor-designed civil

In addition, the Employer has ion methods. Furthermore, although

there is no reference to
independent Engineer to ac d he wish to do so.

The form is recomm use, though modifications may be required in

some jurisdictions. F official and authentic text to be the version in

ry information should be provided in the Appendix to

corporating the tenderer's offer and its acceptance in one
al Conditions are expected to cover the majority of

ons will together comprise the Conditions governing the rights and

e preparation of tender documents using these Conditions, Notes for

included. These Notes will not become one of the documents forming

tion of tenders.

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 CONTENTS

Agreement .......... ......... .... i

Offer

Acceptance

Appendix

General Conditio
1 GENERAL PROVlSl ............................. 1

EEMPLOYER ........................................ 2

Permits and Licences

Employer's Instructions

EMPLOYER'S REPRESENTATIVES ......................... .3

Authorised Person
Employer's Representative

THE CONTRACTOR ..................................... ,3

4.1 General Obligations

4.2 Contractor's Representative
4.3 Subcontracting
4.4 Performance Security
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5 DESIGN BY CONTRACTOR ............................... .3

5.1 Contractor's Design

5.2 Responsibility for Design

6 EMPLOYER'S LIABILITIES ............................... .4

6.1 Employer's Liabilities

7 TIME FOR COMPLETION ................ .5

7.1 Execution of the Works

7.2 Programme
7.3 Extension of Time
7.4 Late Completion

8 TAKING-OVER ............. ................... 5

8.1 Completion
8.2 Taking-Over Notice

9 REMEDYING EFFECTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
9.1 Remedying Defect
9.2

10 ................................ 6

10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5 Claim Procedure

11 PRICE AND PAYMENT .. ... .............7

thly Statements ,'

Payment of First Half of Retention

Payment of Second Half of Retention
Final Payment

11.8 Delayed Payment

12 DEFAULT .......................................... . . . .8
12.1 Default by Contractor
12.2 Default by Employer
12.3 Insolvency
12.4 Payment upon Termination

13 RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY .............................. .9

13.1 Contractor's Care of the Works

13.2 Force Majeure
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14 INSURANCE .......................................... .9

14.1 Extent of Cover

14.2 Arrangements
14.3 Failure to Insure

15 RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES ..................... ... 10

15.1 Adjudication
15.2 Notice of Dissatisfaction
15.3 Arbitration

INDEX I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... . . . . ..ll

Particular Conditions 13

Rules for Adjudicati .................... 15

Notes for . . . . . . . ..................... 21

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OFFER
The Contractor has examined the document ndix which forms part of this
UJ Agreement and offers to execute the Works the Contract for the sum of
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the Employer by signing an

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This offer, of which the Contra o as mitted two signed originals, may be accepted by
ne original of this document to the Contractor before

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received for the

Signature: . Date: . . . - ._

Authorised to sign on behalf of (organization

name):
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EPTANCE
e Employer has by signing below, accepted the Contractor's offer and agrees that in

when the Contractor receives one original of this document signed by the Employer.

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Signature: -~ ___ _. - .
Date: .. --
Name: - -. - -- - Authorised to sign on behalf of (organization
name): - . .- -.-
Capacity: - - .- - - -- -
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APPENDIX

This Appendix forms part of the Agreement.

I Note: with the exception of the items for which the Empolyer)Q?gl&pmdnst
6% have
been inserted, the Contractor shall complete the
submitting his offer. ]

Item Sub-clause Data

bA
b
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Documents forming the Contract

listed in the order of priority . . . 1.1.1

Document (delete If not applicable) n Identification

The Agreement . . . . . . . .
Particular Conditions . , . . .
General Conditions . . . . . . .
The Specification . . . .
The Drawings . . . -
The Contractor's te
design
(9) The bill of quan
(h) ...
-. .- , . -. .

1.1.9 .... . . . . -. days

W
. . . . . . . . . 1.4 ... Law of the Country*

On the Commencement Date" -

thorised person .......... 3.1 .....

Name and address of Employer's

representative (if known) . . . . . . . . 3.2 .....

Performance security (if any):

Amount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4 . . . . .

Form .................. 4.4 ..... (details)

* Employer to amend as appropriate

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 Sub-clause Data
- - - --

n
Requirements for Contractor's
design (if any) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1 .....

Programme:
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z Time for submission . . . . . . . . 7.2 . . , e . .

3 Form of programme ..... 7.2 . . . . l \ h

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Amount payable due to failure to
complete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.4 per day up
of 10%* of sum
stated in the Agreement

Period for notifying defects 365 days' calculated from the

date stated in the notice under
Sub-clause 8.2
Variation procedure

Daywork&\ . 10.2 ..... .- .- - . - -- __

(details)

..- - -.. -. --
Valuation o

Lump su . . . . . . . . . . . 11.1 . . . . . (details)

m price with schedules

11.1 . . . . . -_ -.- -. (details)

................ 11.1 ..... (details)

easurement with tender bill

.............. 11.1 ..... (details)

Cost reimbursable . . . . . . . . . 11.I . . . . . (details)

Percentage of value of Materials

and Plant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.2 . . . . . Materials 80%'

Plant 90%'

Employer to amend as appropriate

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Item Sub-clause Data

Percentage of retention . . . . . . . 11.3 .....

Currency of payment . . . . . . . . . 11.7 . . . . .

Rate of interest ............. 11.8 .....

lnsurances ................ 14.1

Type of cover* Amount of cover*

The Works, Materials, P

and fees

Contractor's Equipment Full re

Third Party injury to persons

and damage to property

Workers

Other cover*

Arbitration

Rules ... oo. 15.3 . . . . . UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules*

-- (details)
. . . . . . . . 15.3 . . . . . President of FlDlC or his nominee*
(details)

......... 15.3 . . . . . The Country*

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 General Conditions

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Geniral Provisions
1.1
Definitions In the Contract as defined below, the words and expre
following meanings assigned to them, except where the -

"Contract" means the Agreement and th

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Appendix.
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"Specification" means the documen n the Appendix, including a
Employer's requirements in res o be carried out by the
Contractor, if any, and any Variati

1.1.3 "Drawings" means the Em of the Works as listed in the

Appendix, and any Variat

Persons 1.1.4 "Employer" means i

successors in title t but not (except with the consent of the
Contractor) any a

1.1.5 rson named in the Agreement and the legal

1.1.6 "P@e"3\ w er the Employer or the Contractor.

Dates, Times and 1.1.7 " C w e n t Date" means the date 14 days after the date the
Periods Agree omes into effect or any other date agreed between the Parties.

1.1.8 means a calendar day.

for Completion" means the time for completing the Works as stated
the Appendix (or as extended under Sub-clause 7.3),calculated from the
ommencement Date.

Money and Pay means all expenditure properly incurred (or to be incurred ) by the
Contractor, whether on or off the Site, including overheads and similar
charges, but does not include profit.
/

1.1.11 "Contractor's Equipment" means all apparatus, machinery, vehicles,

facilities and other things required for the execution of the Works but does
not include Materials or Plant.

1.1.12 "Country" means the country in which the Site is located.

1.1.13 "Employer's Liabilities" means those matters listed in Sub-clause 6.1.

1.1.14 "Force Majeure" means an exceptional event or circumstance: which is

beyond a Party's control; which such Party could not reasonably have
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 provided against before entering into the Contract; which, having arisen,
such Party could not reasonably have avoided or overcome; and, which is
not substantially attributable to the other Party.

1.1.15 "Materials" means things of all kinds (other than Plant) intended to form or
forming part of the permanent work.

1.1$16 "Plant" means the machinery and apparatus intended

part of the permanent work.

1.1.17 "Site" means the places provided by the Em

be executed, and any other places specified
of the Site.

1.1.18 "Variation" means a change to the /or Drawings (if any)

which is instructed by the Employer

1-1.19 "Works" means all the work an y) to be performed by the

Contractor including temporary

1-2 - _. . .. . . - - __ .. . . . --

Interpretation Words importing persons or parties

importing singular or one gender
context requires.
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issue any necessary e Contractor, and the priority of the documents

shall be in accordan

1.4 .. . - .. . . . .-. - .- -. .--

Law

1.5 . - ...

Communications

e language stated in the Appendix and shall not be unreasonably

1.6
ontractor shall comply with the laws of the countries where activities are
med. The Contractor shall give all notices and pay all fees and other charges in

The Employer shall provide the Site and right of access thereto at the times stated in
the Appendix.

2.2 . .. .. ..... -. -

Permits and Licences The Employer shall, if requested by the Contractor, assist him in applying for permits,
licences or approvals which are required for the Works.
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2.3 The Contractor shall comply with all instructions given by the Employer in respect of
Employer's Instructions the Works including the suspension of all or part of the Works. 5
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Approvals No approval or consent or absence of comment by the Employer or the Employer's CI)
a
representative shall affect the Contractor's obligations.
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er's Representatives
3.1
Authorised Person One of the Employer's personnel shall have
person shall be as stated in the Appendix, or as 0th
the Contractor.
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Employer's
Representative appointee may be named in the A by the Employer to the
Contractor from time to time. The Emp ontractor of the delegated

4.1
General Obligations The Contractor shal
Contract. The Contr

4.2
Contractor's mit to the Employer for consent the name and particulars of
Representative

4.3
Subcontracting
part of the Works without the consent of the Employer.
4.4 . - - _._
Performance Secur

The Contractor shall carry out design to the extent specified, as referred to in the
Appendix. The Contractor shall promptly submit to the Employer all designs
prepared by him. Within 14 days of receipt the Employer shall notify any comments
or, if the design submitted is not in accordance with the Contract, shall reject it
stating the reasons. The Contractor shall not construct any element of the
permanent work designed by him within 14 days after the design has been
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 submitted to the Employer or where the design for that element has been rejected.
Design that has been rejected shall be promptly amended and resubmitted. The
Contractor shall resubmit all designs commented on taking these comments into
account as necessary.

5.2

and he shall also remain responsible for any infringement of

respect .of the same. The Employer shall be responsible
Drawings.

6.1
Employer's Liabilities In this Contract, Employer's Liabilities mean

a) war, hostilities (whether war not), invasion, act of foreign

war, within the Country,

c) riot, commotion or dis
and other employees, ite and/or the Works,
by radio-activityfrom any nuclear fuel, or
e combustion of nuclear fuel, radio-active

t of such an assembly, except to the extent to

y be responsible for the use of any radio-active

by aircraft or other aerial devices travelling at sonic or

y the Employer of any part of the Works, except as may be

the Employer is responsible, and

tion of the forces of nature affecting the Site and/or the Works, which
seeable or against which an experienced contractor could not
have been expected to take precautions.

a suspension under Sub-clause 2.3 unless it is attributable to the Contractor's

) any failure of the Employer,

physical obstructions or physical conditions other than climatic conditions,
encountered on the Site during the performance of the Works, which
obstructions or conditions were not reasonably foreseeable by an experienced
contractor and which the Contractor immediately notified to the Employer,
m) any delay or disruption caused by any Variation,
n) any change to the law of the Contract after the date of the Contractor's offer
as stated in the Agreement,
0) losses arising out of the Employer's right to have the permanent work executed
on, over, under, in or through any land, and to occupy this land for the
permanent work, and
p) damage which is an unavoidable result of the Contractor's obligations to
execute the Works and to remedy any defects.
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7.1
Execution of the Works The Contractor shall commence the Works on the Commencement Date and shall
proceed expeditiously and without delay and shall complete the
for Completion.

7.2
Programme Within the time stated in the Appendix, the Contractor
, .
programme for the Works in the form stated in the
7.3 -. .. . . . . .

Extension of Time
the Time for Completion if he is or will be
Liabilities.
c
On receipt of an application from th ployer shall consider all
supporting details provided by the I extend the Time for
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Completion as appropriate.
7.4 - . .- .. . . - -. . - . -. . - --

Late Completion If the Contractor fails to com

Contractor's only liability for such failure shall be to pay the
amount stated in the App ay for which he fails to complete the

Ta
8.1
Completion

8.2
Taking-Over Notice r when he considers that the Contractor has
accordingly. Alternatively, the Employer may
ntractor that the Works, although not fully complete, are ready for taking

upon the issue of this notice. The Contractor

all promptly complete any outstanding work and, subject to Clause 9, clear the

9.1
Remedying Defects The Employer may at any time prior to the expiry of the period stated in the Appendix,
notify the Contractor of any defects or outstanding work. The Contractor shall remedy
at no cost to the Employer any defects due to the Contractor's design, Materials,
Plant or workmanship not being in accordance with the Contract.
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 The cost of remedying defects attributable to any other cause shall be valued as a
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Variation. Failure to remedy any defects or complete outstanding work within a
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reasonable time of the Employer's notice shall entitle the Employer to carry out all
necessary work at the Contractor's cost.
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Uncovering and Testing The Employer may give instruction as to the uncovering and/or te
Unless as a result of any uncovering andor testing it is est
Contractor's design, Materials, Plant or workmanship are not
Contract, the Contractor shall be paid for such uncoverin
Variation in accordance with Sub-clause 10.2.

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Right t o Vary The Employer may instruct Variations.

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Valuation of Variations Variations shall be valued as follows:
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8 a) at a lump sum price agree

c) in the absence of ap e rates in the Contract shall be used as

the basis for valuatio

daywork rates set out in the Appendix for which

records of hours of labour and Contractor's

10.3
Early Warning

rompt notice and had taken all reasonable steps.

10.4

ontractor shall be entitled to the amount of such Cost. If as a result of any of the

The Contractor shall submit to the Employer an itemised make-up of the value of
Variations and claims within 28 days of the instruction or of the event giving rise to the
claim. The Employer shall check and if possible agree the value. In the absence of
agreement, the Employer shall determine the value.

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CO tra t Price and Payment
11.1
Valuation of the Works The Works shall be valued as provided for in the Appendix, subject to Clause 10.

11.2 .. - __

Monthly Statements The Contractor shall be entitled to be paid at monthly intervals:

a) the value of the Works executed,

b) the percentage stated in the Appendix of the Iu o Plant
delivered to the Site at a reasonable time,

subject to any additions or deductions which may be d

The Contractor shall submit each month to th a statement showing the

amounts to which he considers himself

Interim Payments Within 28 days of delivery of each state oyer shall pay to the Contractor
the amount shown in the Contrac less retention at the rate stated in
the Appendix, and less any mployer has specified his reasons
for disagreement. The Emplo by any sum previously considered
by him to be due to the Contr

The Employer may with ments until he receives the performance

security under Sub-Claus

11.4
Payment of First Half of One half of the fete be paid by the Employer to the Contractor within 14
Retention days after iss@ der Sub-clause 8.2.

11.5
Payment of Second Half The remainder shall be paid by the Employer to the Contractor within
of Retention r either the expiry of the period stated in the Appendix, or the remedying
days&
of notif efects or the completion of outstanding work, all as referred to in Sub-
hever is the later.
11.6

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Final Payment days of the latest of the events listed in Sub-clause 11.5 above, the
ctor shall submit a final account to the Employer together with any
docu entation reasonably required to enable the Employer to ascertain the final
ontfact value.

11.7

Currency
@8 Within 28 days after the submission of this final account, the Employer shall pay to the
Contractor any amount due. If the Employer disagrees with any part of the
Contractor's final account, he shall specify his reasons for disagreement when making
payment.

Payment shall be in the currency stated in the Appendix.

11.8 -
Delayed Payment The Contractor shall be entitled to interest at the rate stated in the Appendix for each
day the Employer fails to pay beyond the prescribed payment period.
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Def I

Default by Contractor If the Contractor abandons the Works, refuses or fails to comply with a valid
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referring to this Sub-clause and stating the default.

If the Contractor has not taken all practicable steps t

days after the Contractor's receipt of the Employer's
z second notice given within a further 21 days, termi
0 shall then demobilise from the Site leaving behi

used until the completion of the Works.

Default by Employer If the Employer fails to pay in accorda act, or is, despite a written
W complaint, in breach of the Contract, t give notice referring to this
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Sub-clause and stating the default. If
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s or parts of the Works.

If the default is not rem days after the Employer's receipt of the
Contractor's notice, the
21 days, terminate the

12.3
Insolvency under any applicable law, the other Party may by notice
iately. The Contractor shall then demobilise from the Site
case of the Contractor's insolvency, any Contractor's
mployer instructs in the notice is to be used until the

12.4
Payment upon be entitled to payment of the unpaid balance of
Termination of the Materials and Plant reasonably delivered

any sums to which the Contractor is entitled under Sub-clause 10.4,

&:; any sums to which the Employer is entitled,

if the Employer has terminated under Sub-clause 12.1 or 12.3, the Employer
shall be entitled to a sum equivalent to 20% of the value of those parts of the
Works not executed at the date of the termination,
d) if the Contractor has terminated under Sub-clause 12.2 or 12.3, the Contractor
shall be entitled to the Cost of his suspension and demobilisation together with
a sum equivalent to 10% of the value of those parts of the Works not executed
at the date of termination.

The net balance due shall be paid or repaid within 28 days of the notice of
termination.

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Ris atl_)Responsibility
13.1
Contractor's Care of the The Contractor shall take full responsibility for the care of the Works from the
Works Commencement Date until the date of the Employer's notice und
Responsibility shall then pass to the Employer. If any loss or
Works during the above period, the Contractor shall rectify
that the Works conform with the Contract.

Unless the loss or damage happens as a result of

Contractor shall indemnify the Employer, the Em
employees against all loss or damage happening to
or expense arising out of the Works caused by
negligence or by other default of the Contractormagents or employees.

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Force Majeure If a Party is or will be prevented from y of its obligations by Force

Majeure, the Party affected shall notify t immediately. If necessary, the
Contractor shall suspend the executio nd, to the extent agreed with
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the Employer, demobilise the Contract d9
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If the event continues for a ays, either Party may then give notice of - ..
termination which shall take after the giving of the notice.

After termination, the Con entitled to payment of the unpaid balance of

the value of the Works ex of the Materials and Plant reasonably delivered
to the Site, adjusted

tractor is entitled under Sub-clause 10.4,

and demobilisation,
the Employer is entitled.

all be paid or repaid within 28 days of the notice of

14.1
Extent of Cover e Contractor shall, prior to commencing the Works, effect and thereafter maintain
joint names of the Parties:

for loss and damage to the Works, Materials, Plant and the Contractor's
Equipment,
b) for liability of both Parties for loss, damage, death or injury to third parties or
their property arising out of the Contractor's performance of the Contract,
including the Contractor's liability for damage to the Employer's property other
than the Works, and
c) for liability of both Parties and of any Employer's representative for death or
injury to the Contractor's personnel except to the extent that liability arises from
the negligence of the Employer, any Employer's representative or their
employees.
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 14.2 All insurances shall conform with any requirements detailed in the Appendix. The
Arrangements policies shall be issued by insurers and in terms approved by the Employer. The
Contractor shall provide the Employer with evidence that any required policy is in force
and that the premiums have been paid.

All payments received from insurers relating to loss or damage to the Works shall be
1 held jointly by the Parties and used for the repair of the loss
compensation for loss or damage that is not to be repaired.

14.3
Failure to Insure If the Contractor fails to effect or keep in force any of t
previous Sub-Clauses, or fails to provide satisfactory
z the Employer may, without prejudice to any other ri ect insurance for
the cover relevant to such default and pay the pr d recover the same
0 as a deduction from any other monies due to the
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of Disputes
15.1
Adjudication Unless settled amicably, an nce which arises between the
Contractor and the Employer n with the Contract, including any
valuation or other decision be referred by either Party to
adjudication in accordan Rules for Adjudication ("the Rules"). The
adjudicator shall be any e Parties. In the event of disagreement,
the adjudicator shall be rdance with the Rules.

15.2
Notice of Dissatisfaction
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If a Party is d i s s a t i s f i a h e decision of the adjudicator or if no decision is given
Rules, the Party may give notice of dissatisfaction
hin 28 days of receipt of the decision or the expiry of
n. If no notice of dissatisfaction is given within the specified
e final and binding on the Parties. If notice of dissatisfaction
led time, the decision shall be binding on the Parties who shall
delay unless and until the decision of the adjudicator is revised
by an

15.3
Arbitration hich has been the subject of a notice of dissatisfaction shall be finally
arbitrator under the rules specified in the Appendix. In the absence
ement, the arbitrator shall be designated by the appointing authority specified
Any hearing shall be held at the place specified in the Appendix and
referred to in Sub-clause 1.5.

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 INDEX OF SUB-CLAUSES

sub-c1@ 10
Page

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Adjudication
Approvals 3
Arbitration 10
Arrangements, Insurance .1 10
Authorised person 3

Communications 2 J
7

Completion 5 i9
Contractor's Care of the Works 9
Contractor's Design 3
Contractor's Representative 3
Currency 7

Default by Contractor a
Default by Employer 8
Definitions 1
Delayed Payment 11.8 7

Early Warning, Claim 10.3 6

2.3 3
3.2 3
6.1 4
7.1 5
7.3 5
14.1 9

14.3 10
Final P 11.6 7
13.2 9

4.1 3

12.3 8
11.3 7
terpretation 1.2 2

Late Completion 7.4 5

1.4 2

Monthly Statements 11.2 7

Notice of Dissatisfaction 15.2 10

Payment upon Termination 12.4 8

Performance Security 4.4 3
Permits and Licences 2.2 2
Priority of Documents 1.3 2
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 Programme 7.2 5
Provision of Site 2.1 2

Remedying Defects 9.1

Responsibility for Design 5.2
Retention, First Half 1 1.4
-1 Retention, Second Half
Right to Claim
Right to Vary

Statutory Obligations 2
Subcontracting 3

Taking-Over Notice 8.2 5

Uncovering and Testing 9.2 6

Valuation of the Works 11.1 7

Valuation of Variations 10.2 6
Variation and Claim Procedure 10.5 6

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Particular Conditions

Note It is intended that the Short Form of Contract will work satisfact
Particular Conditions. However, if the requirement of
amend any Clause or to add provisions to the Cont
additions should be set out on pages headed Particular
taken with the drafting of such Clauses especially in
the Particular Conditions by Sub-clause 1.3.

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General 1 Any reference in the Conditions of Contract to e Ru

be deemed to be a reference to these Rules.

2 Definitions in the Contract shall apply in t

Appointment of 3 The Parties shall jointly ens of the Adjudicator. The

Adjudicator Adjudicator shall be a suitably
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then either Party may a f the application to the other Party, to
any appointing autho ntract or, if none, to the President of
FlDlC or his nominee, cator, and such appointment shall be
final and conclusive

5 The Adjudicator' ay be terminated by mutual agreement of the

intment shall expire when the Works have been
es referred to the Adjudicator shall have been

Terms of Appointment 6 The A to be, and is to remain throughout his appointment, impartial
pendent of the Parties and shall immediately disclose in writing to the
nything of which he becomes aware which could affect his impartiality

judicator shall not give advice to the Parties or their representatives

ning the conduct of the project of which the Works form part other than
accordance with these Rules.

The Adjudicator shall not be called as a witness by the Parties to give evidence
concerning any dispute in connection with, or arising out of, the Contract.

9 The Adjudicator shall treat the details of the Contract and all activities and
hearings of the Adjudicator as confidential and shall not disclose the same
without the prior written consent of the Parties. The Adjudicator shall not,
without the consent of the Parties, assign or delegate any of his work under
these Rules or engage legal or technical assistance.

10 The Adjudicator may resign by giving 28 days' notice to the Parties. In the event
of resignation, death or incapacity, termination or a failure or refusal to perform
the duties of Adjudicator under these Rules, the Parties shall agree upon a
replacement Adjudicator within 14 days or Rule 4 shall apply.
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 11 The Adjudicator shall in no circumstances be liable for any claims for anything
done or omitted in the discharge of the Adjudicator's duties unless the act or
omission is shown to have been in bad faith.

12 If the Adjudicator shall knowingly breach any of the provisions of Rule 6 or act

reimburse each of the Parties for any fees and expenses pro
if, as a consequence of such breach any proceedings o
Adjudicator are rendered void or ineffective.
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paid to him
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Agreement.

14 The retainer fee, if applicable, shall be

(a) being available, on 28 days' noti arings and Site visits;

(b) all office overhead expenses s aria1 services, photocopying
and office supplies incu is duties;
(c) all services performed e performed during the
days referred to in Rule

15 The daily fee shall be pay rking day preparing for or attending
Site visits or hearings isions including any associated travelling
time.

16 The retainer and remain fixed for the period of tenure of the
Adjudicator.

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All payments q t R q judicator shall be made by the Contractor who will be
sed half by the Employer. The Contractor shall pay
im within 28 days of receipt. The Adjudicator's invoices
retainer shall be submitted quarterly in advance and invoices
expenses shall be submitted following the conclusion of a Site
. All invoices shall contain a brief description of the activities
relevant period. The Adjudicator may suspend work if any

ior notice has been given to both Parties.

the Contractor.

Procedure for 0 A dispute between the Parties may be referred in writing by either Party to the
Adjudicator for his decision, with a copy to the other Party. If the Adjudicator
has not been agreed or appointed, the dispute shall be referred in writing to the
other Party, together with a proposal for the appointment of an Adjudicator. A
reference shall identify the dispute and refer to these Rules.

20 The Adjudicator may decide to visit the Site. The Adjudicator may decide to
conduct a hearing in which event he shall decide on the date, place and
duration for the hearing. The Adjudicator may request that written statements
from the Parties be presented to him prior to, at or after the hearing. The Parties
shall promptly provide the Adjudicator with sufficient copies of any
documentation and information relevant to the Contract that he may request.
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 21 The Adjudicator shall act as an impartial expert, not as an arbitrator, and shall
have full authority to conduct any hearing as he thinks fit, not being bound by 5
any rules or procedures other than those set out herein. Without limiting the ' W
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(a) decide upon the Adjudicator's own jurisdiction, and as to the scope of
any dispute referred to him,
(b) make use of his own specialist knowledge, if any,
(c) adopt an inquisitorial procedure,
(d) decide upon the payment of interest in acc
(e) open up, review and revise any opinion
certificate or valuation, related to the di

the Contractor and their respective re

22 All communications between either of the Adjudicator and all

hearings shall be in the language of 's Agreement. All such
communications shall be copied to the

23 No later than the fifty-sixth da on which the Adjudicator received

djudicator's Agreement came into
effect, the Adjudicator
Such decision shall incl

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Identificationof Project:

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the Project and wish to appoint the Adjudicator to act

in accordance with the Rules for Adjudication ("the Rules"].

Contractor and Adjudicator agree as follows:

and the dispute provisions of the Contract shall form part of this
Agreement.

2. The Adjudicator shall be paid:

A retainer fee of . . _ _ _ .- ~ - - per calendar month

(where applicable)

A daily fee of -__ ..__ __ - ..

Expenses (including the cost of telephone calls, courier charges, faxes and
telexes incurred in connection with his duties; all reasonable and necessary
travel expenses, hotel accommodation and subsistence and other direct travel
expenses).

Receipts will be required for all expenses.

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4.

5.

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The Adjudicator agrees to act as adjudicator in accordance with the Rules and
has disclosed to the Parties any previous or existing relationship with the
Parties or others concerned with the Project.

This Agreement shall be governed by the law of

The language of this Agreement shall be

ractor in the presence of

behalf of the Adjudicator in the presence of

Address
Date

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 Notes for Guidance
(not forming part of the Contract)

General The objective of this Contract is to express in cle

procurement concepts. The Contract is intended to
content and short duration. If it is required that th
design, this is also provided for.

There are no Particular Conditions, ntain alternative wording

for consideration in particular circumstances. sary additional information is
intended to be provided in the Appendix.

A single document is proposed for the f e agreement. This reflects

the simple projects envisaged.

One result of the simple for that there is an increased burden on the
Employer to set out in the and Drawings the full scope of works,
including the extent of any ne by the Contractor.

I There is no Engineer epresentative in the formal sense used in some

yer takes all necessary actions. However, the
sed spokesman and, if he wishes to engage a
ract, may appoint a representative with specific
The Contractor also nominates a representative.

Agreement
required,
q-. no overall limit on the Contractor's liability. If such a limit is
lause should be inserted in the Particular Conditions.
.

orm envisages a simple procedure of offer and acceptance. In order to

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as thought preferable to promote a clear and unambiguous practice.

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It is in ended that the Employer will write in the Employer's name in the Agreement
d fill in the Appendix where appropriate and send two copies to tenderers together
h the Specification, Drawings etc forming the tender package. In respect of both
copies, the Contractor is to complete, sign and date the Offer section and complete
any remaining spaces in the Appendix. Having decided which tender to accept, the
Employer signs the Acceptance section of both copies and returns one copy to the
Contractor. The Contract comes into effect upon receipt by the Contractor of his copy.

If post-tender negotiations are permitted and changes in specification or price are

agreed, then the form can still be used after the Parties have made and initialled the
appropriate changes to their respective documents. The Contractor thus makes a
revised offer in response to the Employer's revised tender documents and the revised
offer is accepted by the Employer signing and returning the Acceptance form. If the
.. by the Parties.
changes are extensive, a new form of Agreement should be completed
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 As the Contract comes into effect upon receipt of the signed Acceptance by the
Contractor, the Employer should take steps to establish when receipt occurs, for
example by requiring the Contractor to collect and sign for the Agreement.
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! Employer should make clear whether tenderers should include such taxes in their
prices. Similarly, if payment is to be made in whole or in part in a
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the currency of the Country, the Employer should make this cle
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Sub-clause 11.7.
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design with their tenders, the documents red design should be
3 ! identified by the tenderer against item 1. l a

A number of suggestions have been ma endix, such as the time for

submission of the Contractor's progr lause 7.2 and the amount of
retention under Sub-clause 11.3
no action is required. Otherwise,
.. ., ._
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General Provisions Definitions. Th ese Conditions are not all the same as
those to be fou Contracts. This is as a result of the need
s sort. Significantly different definitions
, Variation and Works.

documents serves two purposes: firstly, to identify

ntification is necessary to avoid any possible doubt, for example

rawings is always desirable and could be attached on a separate sheet.

e is no need for Particular Conditions but if amendments to these

Particular Conditions and given priority over the General Conditions. If none,
delete the reference.

The Specification should set out in clear terms any design that the
Contractor is required to undertake, including the extent to which any
design proposals are to be submitted with the tender. If none, the reference
to the Contractor's tendered design should be deleted.

If there is no bill of quantities, delete the reference.

If there are additional documents which are required to form part of the
Contract, such as schedules of information provided by the Contractor,
these should be added by the Employer. Consideration should be given in
each case to the required priority.

If a letter of acceptance is used, it should be given high priority, with or in

place of the Agreement, for example.
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 1.1.7 "CommencementDate".The starting date for the Contract is 14 days after
the date when the Contractor receives the Agreement signed by the
Employer, unless the Parties agree otherwise.

1.1.14 "Force Majeure" may include, but is not limited to, exceptional events or
circumstances of the kind listed below, so long as all of the four conditions
stated in the definition have been satisfied: n

foreign enemies,
or usurped

Contractor's personnel and

contamination by radioactivity,

activity, and

volcanic activity.

1.1.19 "Works". The term "Works" ' to cover all the obligations of the
Contractor, including any e remedying of defects.

1.5 languages is addressed by requiring the

as notices and instructions to be in the
there is no "Ruling Language".

1.6

of the Contract is not the law of the Country, then Sub-

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The Employer ess the Parties have agreed otherwise, the Site must be handed over by
Contractor on the Commencement Date. This is 14
er the Contract has come into effect, which occurs when the signed
returned by the Employer to the Contractor (see also
-Clause 1.1.7 above).

If for any reason, permits etc may also be required from places other than
the Country, this Sub-clause could be limited by the addition at the end of
the words:

" ... in the Country but not elsewhere."

2.4 The term "approval" is only used in the Conditions in relation to the
performance security at Sub-clause 4.4 and insurances at Sub-clause
14.1. It is important that risks such as those of poor workmanship or
Contractor's design are not transferred to the Employer unintentionally. The
Sub-clause is intended to prevent argument.

Employer's 3 Two principles guided the drafting of this Clause. Firstly, the Contractor
Representatives should know who in an Employer organisation is authorised to speak and
Notes for Guidance 0 FlDlC 1999 23
 act for the Employer at any given time. This is achieved by Sub-clause 3.1 :
the authorised individual should be named in the Appendix.

Secondly, those Employers who require professional assistance should not

be discouraged from doing so and their consultant should have clearly
established delegated powers. This is the object of Sub-clause 3.2. Once
appointed, the Employer's representative acts for and i
Employer. There is no dual role or duty to be im
Employer's Representative is required with a role
Engineer, then the following words could be
Conditions:

"Replace the final sentence of Sub-

Employer's Representative shall exe
the powers of the Employer under

11.1 to 11.6, 11.8, 12.1, 13.

1 To the extent that the E

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representative, he should
order to avoid the risk of

1 The Contractor 4.1 Most contracts do act standard required for each element

specific set of standards could be referred

would be desi

4.4 Perform nvm e urity. Suggested forms of performance bond (surety

antee have not been provided. If it is felt that the scale
security by means of a bond, then local commercial
Id dictate the form. Example forms are included with FIDIC's
Contract for Construction. The amount and a reference to
orm of any required security should be set out in the
,()Appendix.

Design by Contractor with all design-build contracts it is essential that the Employer's
requirements are set out clearly and precisely. The Appendix should indicate
to tenderers the Sub-Clause(s) in the Specification that set out the design
requirement. Where the Employer procures any part of the design, the
responsibility for design will be shared as this Contract makes the
Contractor responsible only for design prepared by him. The extent of the
Contractor's design obligation should therefore be clearly stated if disputes
are to be avoided. The Conditions avoid the confusing concept of approval
of design. Designs are submitted and may be returned with comments or
rejected. The Employer need not react at all.

5.2 The Contractor's responsibility for his design remains, as is made clear here
and in Sub-clause 2.4. In the event of conflict between the Specification
and Drawings and the Contractor's tendered design, the order of priority in
the Appendix makes it clear that the Employer's documents prevail. This
means that if the Employer prefers the Contractor's tendered solution, the
Specification and Drawings should be amended before the Contract is
signed by the Parties.
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 The Contractor will have an absolute obligation to ensure that the parts of
the Works designed by him are fit for their purpose, provided that the
intended purposes are defined in the Contract. The Employer must
therefore make clear in the parts of the Specification that impose design
obligations, the intended purposes of the part of the Works to be designed
by the Contractor. This should be done even where this seems obvious in
order to avoid argument about whether an intended p u r p o s w e f i n e d or
not.

If a party wishes to protect the intellectual property i n m p r o v i s i o n

Employer's Liabilities 6.1

must be made in the Particular Conditions.

This Sub-clause gathers together in one pl

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10.4. There is no time or claim for eather although this could be
adjusted in the Particular Conditions

Time for Completion 7.2 The Appendix should stipul requirements as to the form
and level of detail of prog bmitted. Where Contractor's
design is required, the App ate that the programme should
show the dates on which prepare and submit drawings etc.

7.3 The test for entitleme sion of time is whether it is appropriate.

This means that if ub-Clause 6.1 caused critical delay to
the Works and it ' sonable to grant an extension of time, the
xtension of time should not be granted to the
e Contractor to give an early warning notice

7.4 amount which the Contractor is liable to pay for late

in the Appendix. 10% of the sum stated in the

Taking-Over 8.2 with normal practice, it is not envisaged that the Works need be

be used for their intended purpose, the notice should be given.

If any tests are required to be completed prior to taking-over, these should

be specified in the Specification. The definition of Works is broad enough to
include any such tests.

There is no defined Defects Liability Period but during the period - normally
12 months - from the date of taking-over, the Employer may notify the
Contractor of defects. The Contractor must remedy such defects within a
reasonable time. If he fails to do so, the Employer may employ others for
that purpose at the Contractor's cost. The Employer may also notify defects
at any time prior to taking-over,

The liability of the Contractor for defects will not normally end with the expiry
of the period stated in the Appendix. Although he is then no longer obliged
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 to return to Site to remedy defects, the defect represents a breach of
contract for which the Contractor is liable in damages. This liability remains
for as long as the law of the Contract stipulates, often 3, 6 or 10 years from
the date of the breach. If this long-term liability is to be reduced or
eliminated, a Clause in the Particular Conditions is required.

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JO included in the Contract. If the Employer requires
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Variations, to be applied in the ord
omissions as to additional works.

a) A lump sum should be to be considered as it can

encompass the tru ion and avoid subsequent

make-up (Sub-Clause 10.5) before

n agreed lump sum can form part

ional approach can be taken by valuing the

I of quantities and any schedules, or

normally used when the Variation is of an

or is out of sequence with the remaining Works.

use and Sub-clause 10.5 require the Contractor to notify the

Contract Price and Normally only one of the options in the Appendix should be used to indicate
how the sum in the offer is be calculated and presented. The following
explains what is intended:

Lump sum price A lump sum offer without any supporting details.
This would be used for very minor works where
Variations are not anticipated and the Works will
be completed in a short period requiring only one
payment to the Contractor.

Lump sum price with A lump sum offer supported by schedules of

schedule of rates rates prepared by the tenderer. This would be a
larger contract where Variations and stage
payments would be required. If the Employer
does not have the resources to prepare his own
bill of quantities then this alternative would be
suitable.
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 Lump sum price with A lump sum offer based on bill of quantities
bill of quantities prepared by the Employer. This would be the
same as last but where the Employer has the
resources to prepare his own bill of quantities. A
better contract would result with an Employer's
bill of quantities.

Remeasurement with A sum subject to remeasurem

bill of quantities
prepared by the E

the Contract has

Cost reimbursable tenderer which will

cost of the Works
with the terms set by
suit a project where the
ascertained before the
An example of this would be
construction of a building

However, if for som ore than one option is selected, for

example there is a re ent in a lump sum Contract, then the
details should be
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The Foreword in this Short Form of Contract is intended for

e event of a contract for works of long duration,
rted at Sub-clause 11.1 to adjust for the rise and
r, materials and other imports to the Works. Such a
ed from the other FlDlC Conditions of Contract.

for a lump sum, consideration should be given as to how

valued for the purposes of interim payments. In completing
Sub-Clause 11.1, the Employer may request tenderers to
it a cash flow forecast linked to a stage payment proposal for
nt. This would be reviewed in the event of an extension of time
accordance with Sub-Clause 7.3.

natively, interim payment can be based on valuation of the Works which

d also be appropriate for remeasurement and cost reimbursable
Contracts. Payment could also be based on the achievement of milestones
or a schedule of activities to which values are assigned.

If local law or practice so dictates, an invoice may also be required, in which

case it could be submitted with the statement.

11.3 No provision is made for advance payments. If such a payment is to be

made, there should be provision in the Particular Conditions and for any
security to be provided by the Contractor. An example form of advance
payment guarantee is to be found in FIDIC's Conditions of Contract for
Construction.

11.4 The deduction of retention is sometimes replaced by the provision of

security by the Contractor to the Employer. Alternatively, the entire retention
Notes for Guidance Q FlDlC 1999 27
 sum deducted is released after taking-over upon the provision by the
L Contractor of security. In either event, suitable text would be required in the
Particular Conditions. An example form of retention guarantee is to be found
in FIDIC's Conditions of Contract for Construction.

11.5 The release of the second part of the retention will serve as confirmation that
all notified defects have been remedied.

11.7 It is assumed that payments will be in a single c

case, the proportions of different currencies s
Appendix and provision made in the S
Conditions as to how payment is to be mad
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The Employer may terminate the Contract
ticable steps to put right his
default. This recognises that capable of correction in 14

however, if the equipment no specific provision is made to

cover this situation and th nlikely to be able to retain such
equipment.

I 12.2 This provision pro tor's main remedy for non-payment. 7

may suspend all or part of his work. 21

arises if the Employer persists with non-
se his right to terminate
. This is to prevent a party abusing a right to

uch equipment. Local law will often protect the Employer from
e and reckless removal of essential items.

the Employer to retain the Contractor's Equipment may clash

to realise the assets of an insolvent
law would be necessary.

This Sub-clause enables the financial aspects of the Contract to be resolved

quickly and without the necessity to await the completion of the Works by
others. By specifying the damages payable to the innocent party for the
defaults leading to the termination, much delay, complication and scope for
dispute are avoided. The Employer's costs in obtaining a replacement
contractor will generally be higher than the Contractor's loss of profit.

Although the Contractor is responsible for the Works prior to taking-over, he

is protected by the obligation to insure the Works under Clause 14 and by
his ability to recover under Clause 6 his Cost if one of the Employer's
Liabilities occurs.

13.2 To qualify as Force Majeure, events must prevent performance of an

obligation. See also the definition at Sub-clause 1.1.14. Notice must be
given at once.
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Insurance 14.1 The Employer should set out his precise requirements in the Appendix. Third
Party, public liability insurance would normally be mandatory. As smaller
contracts are likely to fall within tenderers' standing Contractors' All Risk
(CAR) insurance policies, tenderers should generally be asked to submit
details of their insurance cover with their tenders.

Any requirements for insurance after the date of the

under Sub-Clause 8.2, or arising from taking-over part
should be covered by Particular Conditions. See also Clau

If the Employer wishes to take out the insuranc

the following should be used as a Particular
Clause 14.1:

"Replace the text of Sub-clause 14.1 with ng: "The Employer

have been paid."

n v leted if the Employer takes out the
insurances.

failure to insure, the

Contractor may
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Resolution of Disputes 15.1 appointing an adjudicator from the outset even

not be required to take any action or earn any
e is referred to him. Delays will inevitably occur
e procedure to appoint an adjudicator only when a
n. It is therefore recommended that the Employer propose
as adjudicator either at tender stage or shortly after the
igned and that the matter is discussed and agreed as soon
*ossible.

ould be taken about whether an adjudicator should be local or from

eutral country. Although the adjudicator should be impartial, the costs of

%@ ploying someone from a third country could be disproportionate if it is

ecessary for the adjudicator to visit or if a hearing became necessary.
However, in view of the costs involved in arbitration, even of minor disputes,
any extra cost of a truly impartial adjudicator is a recommended investment.

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It is intended that all decisions made by the Employer or his representative
should be capable of being reviewed by an adjudicator and, if required, by
an arbitrator.

Arbitration may not be commenced unless the dispute has first been the
subject of an adjudication. The Rules of arbitration should be stipulated in
the Appendix. The UNCITRAL Rules are recommended. However, if
administered arbitration is required, that is arbitration overseen and
administered by an arbitral institution, the ICC Rules could be specified. The
ICC Court of Arbitration and its Secretariat in Paris appoints and replaces
arbitrators, checks the form of terms of reference and awards and generally
monitors progress and the performance of arbitrators. Where alternative
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