A lead-in time of approximately 9 months has been allowed since the publication of Circular 01/2016 was published. This has allowed contracting authorities to avail of a limited derogation up until 8 January 2017, which permitted the use of the latest versions of the conditions of the Public Works Contracts (PW-CF1 – PW-CF5 inclusive), their associated Instructions to Tenderers and Forms of Tender and Schedule with a cited revision reference commencing with v1. published under Pillar 1 of the CWMF on www.constructionprocurement.gov.ie in the circumstances set out under 6 (a) of Circular 01/2016.
However this phased implementation will end on 8th January. It will be mandatory for contracting authorities to use the amended forms of Public Works Contracts with a cited revision reference commencing with v2 on all works procurements commencing from 9th January 2017.
Where the deadline for receipt of tenders for works is after 8 January 2017, sanction must be formally applied for and obtained from the Government Contracts Committee for Construction (GCCC) for use of the latest versions of the conditions of the Public Works Contracts (PW-CF1 – PW-CF5 inclusive), their associated Instructions to Tenderers and Forms of Tender and Schedule with a cited revision reference commencing with v1. published under Pillar 1 of the CWMF on www.constructionprocurement.gov.ie.