28 October 2011 – Value for Money and Policy Review of the Construction Procurement Reform Initiative Report – January 2011
The Value for Money and Policy Review of the Construction Procurement Reform Initiative Report, which was published on the Department of Finance’s website on 14 February 2011, is now available here.
28 October 2011 – Suitability Assessment Questionnaires for Works Works Contractor/Specialist (QW1 v 1.3 – 4 October 2010; QW2 v 1.2 – 20 September 2010; and QW3 v1.1 – 1 February 2011)
Greater flexibility has been introduced in Section 3.3a Evidence of Turnover, which allows contracting authorities to decide on whether the turnover should be based on an average minimum or just a minimum.
25 October 2011 – Instructions to Tenderer using the Restricted Procedure for Term Maintenance and Refurbishment Works Contracts (ITT-W6 v 1.0 dated 25 October 2011); Invitation to Tender; and Note to Employer
Following the recent publication of the Term Maintenance and Refurbishment Works Contract, the Invitation to Tender; Instructions to Tenderer using the Restricted Procedure for Term Maintenance and Refurbishment Works Contracts; and Note to Employer, are now being published.
7 October 2011 – Appendix 7 and 8 to PW-CF1 to PW-CF4 (dated 4 November 2009); Schedules to PW-CF 3 and PW-CF4 (dated 28 July 2011); and FTS 3 and FTS4 (v1.4 28 July 2011):
•Appendices 7 and 8 (dated 04/11/2009) for PW-CF1 to PW-CF4 have been removed from the website and are included in the Schedules to PW-CF1 to PW-CF4 and FTS1 to FTS4 (dated 07/10/2011).
•An entry for ‘Plant’ is now included in Appendices 7 in (i) the Schedule to PW-CF3 and PW-CF4; and (ii) the Schedule in Form of Tender to PW-CF 3 and PW-CF4.
7 October 2011 – Instruction to Tenderers using the Open Procedure for Works Contractors using Short Form of Contract (v 1.0 dated 7 October 2011)
A separate Instruction to Tenderers using the Open Procedure for Works Contractors and the Short Form of Contract (ITTW4) has been developed.
3 October 2011 – Revisions to PW-CF7 and PW-CF8 Schedule (dated 25/03/11); and FTS7 and FTS8 (v 1.0 01/06/10)
Minor changes have been made to the Schedules in relation to insurance to reflect what is available in the market following discussions with Insurance Brokers.
3 October 2011 – Term Maintenance and Refurbishment Works Contract (PW-CF11 v1.0 dated 30 September 2011)
The Term Maintenance and Refurbishment Works Contract is a new addition to the suite of public works contracts published as part of the Capital Works Management Framework. While it is different to the other forms of public works contracts (PW-CF1 to PW-CF6) in that it is not a fixed price lump sum contract, it adheres to the key principle on which all the Government contracts are based.
29 September 2011 – Revision to GN 2.2 Planning and Control of Capital Costs v1.0 dated 28 July 2009
A short amendment has been made to Section 2.6 (Page 50) of GN 2.2 v 1.1 (dated 29 September 2011) to incorporate text that had been included in an earlier guidance document (CWMF Guidance Notes 16 and 17 Technical).
06 September 2011 – Revisions to Appendix A to QW1- QW3, QC1 – QC4
A minor amendment has been made to the first signature box.
29 August 2011 – Public Works Contract for Early Collaboration (PW-CF10 v1.0 29/08/2011 and associated Schedules; Employer Note and Form of Tender and Schedules (FTS11 v1.0 29/08/2011)
The Public Works Contract for Early Collaboration is a new contract which is being added to the suite of Public Works Contracts. This contract is intended for use on large projects (e.g. over €100 million), or technically complex projects on which Contractor input is required at an early stage. It can only be used if prior approval has been received from the Government’s Construction Contracts Committee and such approval will be on a contract by contract basis.
10 August 2011 – ITTW1 (v1.4) and ITTW2 (v1.1) dated 19 July 2011:
Changes have been made to reflect new arrangements for Specialists in Schedule in Public Works Contracts PW-CF1 to 5.
8 August 2011 – Public Works Contract for Early Collaboration (PW-CF10 v1.0 8/08/2011)
The Public Works Contract for Early Collaboration is a new contract which is being added to the suite of Public Works Contracts. This contract is intended for use on large projects (e.g. over €100 million), or technically complex projects on which Contractor input is required at an early stage. It can only be used if the Government’s Construction Contracts Committee has given approval to do so which will be on a contract by contract basis.
8 August 2011 – Revisions to PW-CF6 (v 1.5 4/11/09); Schedule (dated 25/03/11); and FTS6 (v 1.1 01/06/11)
PW-CF6:Employer liability and insurance provisions revised to reflect what is available in the market following discussions with Insurance Brokers; and Additional provision in REA (4 February 2011) included.
FTS6:Minor changes have been made to the Schedule in relation to insurance.
8 August 2011 – PW-CF 5 Schedule for Minor Works Contract; and FTS5 v1.4 both dated 28 July 2011:
A correction has been made to the Compensation Event column for items 18-21 in Part 1K of the Schedule.
28 July 2011 – Revisions to PW-CF1 to PW-CF5 (v1.6) and Schedules (all dated 30 March 2010); FTS1 to FTS4 (v1.3 10 May 2011) and FTS5 (v 1.3 30 March 2010)
PW-CF1 – PW-CF5: A number of minor amendments have been made which include the following:
- Greater clarity is given to the position regarding background information so as to confirm original intention;
- The definition of ‘lands made available’ has changed;
- A requirement for records included;
- Changes to Programme Contingency;
- Disputing an ER’s decision has a finite period;
- Tighter provisions included in regard to time to submit final statement in order to comply with original intention;
- Employer liability and insurance provisions revised to reflect what is available in the market following discussions with Insurance Brokers;
- Additional provision in REA (4 February 2011) included.
FTS1 –FTS5:
Apart from a change to text relating to disputes in the Form of Tender; minor changes have been made to the Schedule which include insurance, weather measurement and named specialists in the Schedule.
19 July 2011 – Instructions to Tender for Works, Restricted and Open Procedure (ITTW1 v1.3 10/02/11) and (ITTW2 v1.1 10/02/11)
Minor amendments have been made to the Instructions to Tender to allow the award criteria to be either on: (i) a MEAT basis; or (ii) lowest price only.
20 June 2011 – MF 1.9 Novation Agreement:
‘Section 4 – Employers Representative’ has been amended.
17June 2011 – Appendix E to QW1, QW2, QW3
Footnote 1 has been removed.
1 June 2011 – Form of Tender and Schedule (Works) FTS6 to FTS8
The default for Tender Price in the Form of Tender has been set to ‘excluding all VAT’.
10 May 2011 – GN 2.3 Procurement Process for Works Contractors v 1.1
Page 59 – Section relating to ‘If the budget is exceeded – action post-award’ – the omission of ‘not’ from the last line of the paragraph has been corrected.
10 May 2011 – Minor changes have been made to the following documents:
•Invitation to Tender letters (ITTW1 to ITTW3) – form fields inserted.
•Form of Tender and Schedule (Works) FTS1 to FTS5 – The default for Tender Price in the Form of Tender has set to ‘excluding all VAT’. Schedule Part 1 H ‘is not’ which had been omitted as an option has also been added to the drop-down menu in FTS2 to FTS5.
•GN 2.3 – Procurement Process for Works Contractors – Page 30 – Text correction for ‘Use this Form of Tender …’ for PW-CF 5 to PW-CF8.
•GN 1.4 – Procurement and Contract Strategy for Public Works Contracts – Page 26 – correction to text in ‘Definition of Small Projects’.
29 April 2011 – Revision to Appendix A QC1, QC2, QC3 and QC4
Minor amendment has been made to the signature box: APPENDIX A: QC1; QC2; QC3 and QC4.
12 April 2011 – ARM 4 and Supplement 1
A Supplement to the Agreed Rules of Measurement version 4 (ARM 4) has been issued by the Society of Chartered Surveyors and is effective from 4 April 2011. This Supplement modifies those rules of measurement so as to align them with the new public works contracts. The Introductory Note to this Supplement is attached and is also available at Appendix D3 of Guidance Note 1.5 ‘Public Works Contracts’.
Introductory Note to the Agreed Rules of Measurement version 4 (ARM 4) and Supplement 1.
4 April 2011 – Authorised Bonding Business
A new Information Note in relation to Authorised Bonding Business is now included under Pillar 1. It covers both Banks and Insurance Businesses (Non-Life).
1. Banks: Banks that are authorised to do banking business in Ireland are listed on the Financial Regulator’s database under the banner “Register of Credit Institutions”.
2. Surety Businesses/Insurance Undertakings (i.e. Non-Life Surety Undertakings): A registered list of Insurance Undertakings are listed on the Financial Regulator’s database under the banner “Register of Life and Non Life Insurance Undertakings”.
31 March 2011 – Revisions to MF1.4 – Letter of Acceptance, Employer Instructions (dated 26/11/2010) & GN1.5 Public Works Contract (28 January 2011 v1.1)
Minor amendments have been made to the Employer Instructions associated with MF1.4.
Amendments have been made to the following Sections in GN1.5 (see change note in archives for further details):
- Section 2.1 Suitability Assessment of Contractors – Substitution
- Section 2.1.1 Procurement of Specialists – Procurement Options
- Section 2.1.2 Procurement of Specialists – Contractor Input Only: 1. Specialists named by the Contractor.
- Section 2.4.1 Insurance Requirements – Paragraph ‘Exclusions’ repeated, one paragraph deleted
- Section 2.6.2 Completing the Schedule – Schedule Part 1 of PW-CF1 to PW-CF5
- Section 2.7.5 Tender Evaluation Example – Sample calculations
- Appendix D
- Appendices D3 – G
31 March 2011 – MF2.2 – Letter of Acceptance & Client Instructions
Pricing Schedule and Service Requirement have been included in the list of documents that the contract will consist of. Client Instructions can be located under the plus [+] sign at MF2.2.
30 March 2011 – MF2.3 Collateral Warranty for Sub-Consultants
A standard Model Form MF 2.3 Collateral Warranty for Sub-Consultants is now available on the website and can be found under Model Forms under Standard Conditions of Engagement.
28 March 2011 – MF2.2 – Letter of Acceptance for Consultants
A standard Model Form MF 2.2 Letter of Acceptance for Consultants is now available on the website and can be found under Model Forms under Standard Conditions of Engagement.
25 March 2011 – Schedules for PW-CF 6: Public Works Short Form of Contract; PW-CF 7: Public Works Investigation Contract; and PW-CF 8: Public Works Short Form of Investigation Contract
To be consistent with the other forms of contract separate Schedules are now available for PW-CF 6; PW-CF 7; and PW-CF 8. Note: The Schedules continue to be available as part of the ‘Tender and Schedule’ documents.
23 March 2011 – Revisions to GN 1.6 Procurement Process for Consultancy Services (Technical) (v1.1); GN 1.6.1 Suitability Assessment of Service Providers, Restricted Procedure (v1.0); and GN 1.6.2 Suitability Assessment of Service Providers, Open Procedure (v1.0) all dated 28 January 2011
References to ITTS1 and ITTS2 in the three guidance notes have been updated to align with the separate ITTS1 (a) and (b) documents that were published on 20 April 2010; and the ITTS2 (a) and (b) documents that were published on the website on 12 July 2010.
A minor typo has been corrected on P.94 of GN 1.6.1.
Amendments have been made to GN 1.6.2 Section 2.2 (page 23) Step-by-Step Open Procedure. Mainly the minimum period for submission of questionnaires has been amended and the reference to PIN’s has been included under Step 3.
22 March 2011 – Revisions to COE1, COE2, FTS9 & FTS10
Schedules A & B have been separated from the COE1 & COE2. Text & text fields have been added to Schedule A (1)(7) of FTS9 & FTS10.
10 Feb 2011 – Revisions to ITTW1, ITTW2 & ITTW3
Text relating to additional information in Appendix 2 has been changed to fixed text.
03 Feb 2011 – Revisions to Guidance Notes
References to EU thresholds have been updated to align with current EU thresholds which came into effect from 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2011.
2 February 2011 – Revisions to QW3 (version 1.1 dated 27 September 2010)
Minor revisions have been made to QW3 to alter choices.
2 February 2011 – Revisions to Supplements 3.4.1 and 3.4.2 to Suitability Assessment Questionnaires
All references to third party certification of safety management systems have been removed from Sections 3.4.1a and 3.4.1b of Supplement 3.4.1 and 3.4.2 to QW1, QW2 and QW3.
2 February 2011 – GN 2.3.1.2 ‘Suitability Criteria for Contractors’: (dated 30 November 2010)
(i) All references to third party certification of safety management systems have been removed from criterion 1 and 2 for Roles 1 (H&S Competence of Works Contractor) and 2 (Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage (H&S)) as such systems do not apply to these criteria.
(ii) Tables have been re-organised to give greater clarity.
13 January 2011 – Revisions to ITTS1 (a) and ITTS1 (b) (version 1.2. dated 22 April 2010)
Minor text changes have been made to Section 9.5 ‘Assessment Methodology’.
23 Dec 2010 – MF 2.1 Professional Indemnity Insurance Certificate for Consultants
MF 2.1 Professional Indemnity Insurance Certificate for Consultants has been added under Pillar 2.
22 Dec 2010 – Revisions Guidance Note 2.3 – Procurement Process for Works (dated 28 July 2009 v.1.0)
Amendments have been made to timeframes for the tendering period under Section 3.2 Advertising and Timeframes for the Tender.
30 Nov 2010 – Revisions to Letter of Undertaking from Surety Company regarding Bond (Appendix I of QW1, QW2 & Appendix Q of GN 2.3.1.2)
The amount of the bond in the letter has been changed from a monetary amount to a percentage figure.
Also, the note has been revised for clarification.
29 Nov 2010 – Revisions to MF1.3 – Letter of Intent – Below EU Threshold – No Cross Border Interest (dated 28/07/2009) & Employers Instructions & MF1.4 Employers Instructions
MF1.3 – Letter of Intent & Employers Instructions have been revised with the addition of a footnote for clarification.
MF1.4 Employers Instructions – footnote has been added for clarification.
1 Nov 2010 – Revisions to MF1
Arising out of the introduction to the Remedies Directive 2007/66/EC the following letters have been drafted:
- MF 1.2(e) – Letter to Successful Tenderer – Below EU Threshold – Corss Border Interest
- MF 1.2(f) – Letter to Unsuccessful Candidate – Above EU Threshold where letter is issued at same time as letters to successful and unsuccessful tenderers – Standstill Period
- MF 1.2(g) – Letter to Unsuccessful Candidate – Above EU Threshold – where letter is issued before the Standstill Period
- MF 1.2(h) – Letter to Unsuccessful Candidate – Below EU Threshold Cross-Border Interest
- MF 1.2(i) – Letter of Disqualification to Successful Candidate
12 October 2010 – Revisions to FTS 4 (version 1.3 dated 20 March 2010).
The option ‘is not’ is now included in the drop-down menu of Schedule Part E Performance Bond as it was inadvertently omitted in previous version.
08 Oct 2010 – Revision to ITT-W1, Instruction to Tender for Works, Restricted Procedure (dated 16 April 2010 v1.3)
The ITT-W1 has been amended to align with requirements set out in circular 10/10.
08 Oct 2010 – Revision to QW1, Works Contractor, Restricted Procedure (dated 7 September 2010 v1.2)
The reference to Appendix ‘G’ in Supplement 3.4.2 has been changed to Appendix ‘H’.
06 Oct 2010 – GN 2.3.1.3 Minimum Standards for Suitability Criteria for Works Contractors
This document sets out the task of establishing Minimum Standards for Suitability Criteria for Works Contractors. The template is based on the selection criteria as set out in EU Directives. Its objective is to ensure that thresholds for Suitability Assessments are set proportionate to the size, nature and complexity of a project.
05 Oct – Revision to QW1, Works Contractor, Restricted Procedure (dated 7 September 2010 v1.2)
The instruction boxes at the end of each criterion in QW1 Questionnaire and Supplements 3.4.1 & 3.4.2 have been amended so they are aligned with the requirements set out in Guidance Notes 2.3.1.2.
30 Sept 2010 – Revision to GN 2.3.1.2 Suitability Criteria for Contractors, Submission of Evidence and Procurement Threshold (6 September v1.0) & GN 2.3.1.2.1 Reconciliation of Appendices in GN 2.3.1.2 and QW1, QW2 and QW3
Three new Appendices, Q, R & S, have been added to Guidance Note 2.3.1.2 & Guidance Note 2.3.1.2.1.
27 Sep 2010 – Revision to QW3, Works Specialist for Specialist Area of Works (dated 14 January 2010 v1.1)
The QW3 Questionnaire and attached Appendices and Supplements have been amended so they are aligned with the requirements set out in Guidance Notes 2.3.1.2.
20 Sep 2010 – Revision to QW2, Works Contractor, Open Procedure (dated 14 January 2010 v1.1)
The QW2 Questionnaire and attached Appendices and Supplements have been amended so they are aligned with the requirements set out in Guidance Notes 2.3.1.2.
7 Sept 2010 – Revision to QW1, Works Contractor, Restricted Procedure (dated 14 January 2010 v1.1) & GN 2.3.1.2.1 Reconciliation of Appendices in GN 2.3.1.2 with Appendices in QW1, QW2 and QW3
The QW1 Questionnaire and attached Appendices and Supplements have been amended so they are aligned with the requirements set out in Guidance Notes 2.3.1.2.
This guidance note has been created to reconcile Appendices in GN 2.3.1.2 and QW1, QW2 and QW3.
06 Sep 2010 – Revision to GN 2.3.1.2 Suitability Criteria for Contractors, Submission of Evidence and Procurement Threshold (13 Aug 2010 v1.0)
Two new Appendices, O & P, in relation to meeting the minimum health and safety standards in regard to educational and professional qualifications have been added to Guidance Note 2.3.1.2. Also a few minor amendments have been made.
18 Aug 2010 – Circular 10/10 – Facilitating SME Participation in Public Procurement
The Department of Finance issued on 13 August 2010 Circular 10/10 and accompanying guidance documents on measures to help improve SME participation in public procurement. Circular 10/10 sets out the positive measures that Government requires contracting authorities to follow so as to promote SME involvement in a manner that is consistent with the principles and rules of the existing public procurement regulatory regime.
18 Aug 2010 – GN 2.3.1.2 – Suitability Criteria for Contractors, Submission of Evidence and Procurement Threshold
The new Guidance note 2.3.1.2 that is included in the Capital Works Management Framework aims to assist contracting authorities structure and run their competitive processes for public contracts in a manner that facilitates increased participation by SMEs, while they continue to ensure that all public sector purchasing is carried out in a manner that is legal, transparent, and secures optimal value for money for the taxpayer.
27 Jul 2010 – Revisions to MF1.2 – Letter to Apparently Unsuccessful Tenderer (28 Jul 2009)
Arising out of the introduction to the Remedies Directive 2007/66/EC the following letters have been drafted and are included in Model Form 1.2:
- MF 1.2(a) – Letter to Unsuccessful Tenderer – Procurement Above EU Threshold
- MF 1.2(b) – Letter to Unsuccessful Tenderer – Below EU Threshold – Cross-Border
- MF 1.2(c) – Letter to Unsuccessful Tenderer – Below EU Threshold and no Cross-Border Interest
- MF 1.2(d) – Letter to Successful Tender – Procurement Above EU Threshold
12 Jul 2010 – Revisions to ITT-S2 Instruction to Tender for Services, Open Procedure (15 Feb 2010 v.1.1)
In relation to ITT-S2, this document has been amended and is now split into two documents, ITT-S2(a) & ITT-S2(b) and are identified as version 1.2. The ITT-S2(a) can be used where hourly rates for extra services need to be identified. These rates are a formula in ITT-S2(a). The ITT-S2(b) can be used where tendered hourly rates for extra services need to be identified.
10 Jun 2010 – Circular 7/10 – Construction Procurement Reform – Construction Contracts and Conditions of Engagement Approval
The Department of Finance Circular 7/10, issued on 3 June 2010, should be read in conjunction with the Department’s Circulars 40/02, 33/06, 04/08 & 06/10. Circular 7/10 deals with the approval of construction contracts and conditions of engagement for publicly funded projects which are not one of the standard forms included in the Capital Works Management Framework.
10 Jun 2010 – Circular 40/02 – Public Procurement Guidelines – revision of existing procedures for approval of certain contracts in the Central Government sector
Circular 40/02 sets out revised reporting procedures in relation to Public Sector contracts and the role of the GCC which is separated into 2 distinct entities, 1) dealing with construction procurement and 2) dealing with non-construction supplies and services procurement.
02 Jun 2010 – Revisions to Model Form 1.12 Collateral Warranty (dated 28 Jul 2009)
Model Form 1.12 Collateral Warranty has been amended to include form fields in relation to sub-clauses 1.2a; 1.2b; 2.1a; 2.1b; 3.1; and 3.2. Sub-clauses 1.2a and 1.2b; and 2.1a and 2.1b are alternatives. Footnotes are included which deal with default text where both the alternative sub-clauses have been left in or deleted. Arising out of the Land and Conveyance Law Reform Act 2009 the need for individuals to seal contracts as a deed is no longer required. The signature block in relation to the seal regarding individuals in the Model Form has been amended accordingly.
31 May 2010 – Revisions to COE1 Schedule (version 2.d 22 Dec 2009) and FTS9 (version 1.1 22 Dec 2009)
Text is now included under ‘Management Services’ in Schedule B to deal with: (i) Changes to Key Team Members during a commission under ‘Reporting’ and (ii) how Conflict of Interest will be dealt with under ‘Alerts, Follow Up’.
13 May 2010 – Revision to Guidance Note 1.6 – Procurement Process for Consultancy Services (v1.0 28 Jul 2009)
This document has been amended in relation to Section 9.5 – Quality Assessment in the Instruction to Tenderers for Services, the rules have been modified
05 May 2010 – Circular 06/10 – The new Capital Works Management Framework
The Department of Finance Circular 06/10, issued on 5 May 2010, in relation to the CWMF should be read in conjunction with the Department’s Circulars 33/06 & 04/08. Circular 06/10 relates to the introduction of further Government Reform Measures in connection with Public Sector Construction Procurement. This Circular can be accessed through the link to Circulars on the navigation menu.
28 Apr 2010 – Revisions to QW3 (v1.1 14 Jan 2010)
Requirement/ Criterion 3.4g, Technicians or Technical Bodies, under Qualitative Assessment – Weighting in Section 3 has been deleted.
22 Apr 2010 – Revisions to ITT-S1 Instruction to Tender for Services, Restricted Procedure (15 Feb 2010 v.1.1)
In relation to ITT-S1, this document has been amended and is now split into two documents, ITT-S1(a) & ITT-S1(b) and are identified as version 1.2. The ITT-S1(a) can be used where hourly rates for extra services need to be identified. These rates are a formula in ITT-S1(a). The ITT-S1(b) can be used where tendered hourly rates for extra services need to be identified.
16 Apr 2010 – Revisions to ITT-W1 (v1.2 04 Nov 2009), & ITT-W2 (v1.1 04 Nov 2009)
Minor changes have been made to Appendix 5 of both ITT-W1 & ITT-W2 in relation to tendered hourly rates to co-inside with the changes made to the Schedule Forms of Contract. Minor modifications have also been made to Section 1.2. Section 9a has been added to ITT-W1 to allow for the use of negotiated procedure in exceptional circumstance as permitted under EU Procurement Directives.
16 Apr 2010 – Public procurement Remedies Regulations
Public Procurement Remedies Regulations transposing Directive 2007/66/EC were made by the Minister for Finance on 25 March 2010. SI 130 of 2010, covering public sector remedies, can be accessed in a new section ‘Regulations’ which has been set up under ‘Information’ on the Construction Procurement website. SI 131 of 2010, covering utilities sector remedies, can also be accessed under ‘Regulations’.
15 Apr 2010 – Revisions to PW-CF 9 Public Works Framework Agreement (v1.0 28 Jul 2009)
References to the ‘Short Contract for Public Building and Civil Engineering Works’ in Section 2.2 (Works Contracts) of the Agreement and Section 3.1 (Call off by Competition) of the Framework Rules are now form fields, which will allow a Contracting Authority to insert the relevant Public Works Contract/s for their Public Works Framework Agreement.
13 Apr 2010 – Revisions to QW1, QW2 & QW3 (v1.1 14 Jan 2010)
The Supplements & Appendices have been updated to take into account the new link to the FAQ’s on the Health & Safety Authorities’ website. No version or date change.
8 Apr 2010 – Revisions to FTS 1-5 – Schedule (v1.2 22 Dec 2009)
Changes have been made to the text in italics in Schedule Part 2D in relation to tendered hourly rates.
31 Mar 2010 – Revisions to MF1 – Model Form Consortium & MF 1.6 – Performance Bond
The provision in the Performance Bond for Surety to name an agent has been converted to form fields so that text under clause 14 can be deleted if the Surety’s office is registered in Ireland. Therefore, there is no need to name an agent.
30 Mar 2010 – Revisions to PW-CF 1-5 (v1.5 4 Nov 2009) and Schedules (22 Dec 2009)
Minor changes have been made to Contract clause 10.6.4(1) in relation to tendered hourly rates to make the intent clearer. Changes have also been made to the text in italics in Schedule Part 2D in relation to tendered hourly rates.
15 Feb 2010 – Revisions to Public Works Contracts – Note to Employers:
As a result of separating the public works contracts from the relevant Agreements; Schedules; and Appendices 7&8 PVC, which are shown separately (4 November 2009) the Note to Employers has been updated accordingly.
15 Feb 2010 – Revisions to ITTS1 (v1.0 15 Jan 2010), and ITTS2 (v1.0 15 Jan 2010):
An additional clarification has been provided under Section 9.5 (f) ‘Assessment Methodology’ (ITTS1) and Section 9.3 (f) ‘Assessment Methodology’ (ITTS2) of the Instructions to Tenderers for Consultancy Services and were published on the website on 15 February 2010 as version 1.1 dated 15 February 2010 and replace versions 1.0, which have been archived.
04 Feb 2010 – Revisions to ITT-W3 (v1.0 28 July 2009):
The Instruction to Tenderers has been updated to take into account a number of minor clerical amendments (no version change). Furthermore, the Invitation to Tender letter is now a separate document in word format so that it can be copied and pasted onto the Contracting Authorities letter headed paper.
15 Jan 2010 – Revisions to ITTS1 (v1.0 28 July 2009), and ITTS2 (v1.0 28 July 2009):
The Instructions to Tenderers for Consultancy Services have been updated to take into account a number of minor clerical amendments (no version change). Furthermore, the Invitation to Tender letter is now a separate document in word format so that it can be copied and pasted onto the Contracting Authorities letter headed paper.
14 Jan 2010 – Revisions to QW1 (v1.1 28 July 2009), QW2 (v1.1 28 July 2009) & QW3 (v1.0 28 July 2009):
These Questionnaires have been updated to take into account a number of small amendments which relate to the separation of the Supplements and Appendices into individual documents.
22 Dec 2009 – Revisions to COE1 Schedule (v.2c 28 July 2009), PW-CF1-5 Schedule (04/11/2009) and FTS1-5 (v.1.1 4 November 2009) & FTS9 (v.1 28 July 2009):
Under Clause 2.12 of the COE1 regarding Consultants Authority an additional provision has been included relating to restricting the authority for the Consultant to waive any of the clients rights or the Contractors obligations under contracts PW-CF1-5. This restriction has also been highlighted for the Contractors information in Schedule Part 1A of PW-CF 1-5. No date or version change made to Agreements or Appendix, only changes to the Schedule.
10 Dec 2009 – Revision of Public Procurement Directives’ thresholds with effect from 1 January 2010:
The EU Commission has revised the Public Procurement Directive’s thresholds resulting in a reduction in the thresholds for advertising in the Official Journal of the EU which will come into effect on 1 January 2010. The details are set out in the attached table. EU Thresholds for advertising in the Official Journal of the EU applicable from 1 January 2010
27 Nov 2009 – MF 1.13 Rates of Pay and Conditions of Employment Certificate:
A signature box has been included in the Model Form Rates of Pay and Conditions of Employment Certificate, which should be used for Public Works Contracts PW-CF 1 to 5.
26 Nov 2009 – Setting of Minimum Standards for Pre-Qualification of Works Contractors:
The Minister for Finance has agreed to publish the minimum standards that are in general use by various Government Departments, Offices and Agencies, and which are in the public domain. It should be noted that the variation in standards across the public sector arises as a result of their particular application to different markets relative to scale, type, duration, nature and complexity etc. of a project bearing in mind that any minimum standard is proportionate, transparent and relevant in accordance with the requirements of national Regulations and EC Directives. It should also be noted that this is not an exhaustive list of minimum standards and that project specific minimum standards may also be specified by the contracting authority. Setting of Minimum Standards for Pre-Qualification of Works Contractors
16 Nov 2009 – Clarification in relation to 8% fee reduction for construction-related services:
The Minister for Finance has issued the attached clarification note to the Construction Industry Council in relation to the 8% fee reduction which came into effect on 1 March 2009 for services rendered after that date. Clarification Note
13 Nov 2009 – Random Selection Guidance Notes
This guidance note deals with the use of Random Selection as a means of short listing Works Contractors who may subsequently be invited to participate in a tender competition. This method of short listing is an alternative to the marking arrangement for short listing Contractors as set out in Guidance Note 2.3.1 under the Capital Works Management Framework. It does not replace the marking method , it is an alternative and is been added to the Capital Works Management Framework so as to increase the number of options available to Contracting Authorities involved in short listing Contractors under a restricted procedure. This guidance note will be fully integrated as a separate document into the Capital Works Management Framework in due course. GN2.3.1.1 – Random Selection Guidance Notes
6 Nov 2009 – Revisions to PW-CF 6 (v 1.5 – 4 Nov 2009):
A slight amendment has been made to Clause 2.3
4 Nov 2009 – Revisions to PW-CF 1-5 (v 1.4 28 Jul 2009) and FTS 1-5 (v 1.0 28 Jul 2009):
A small number of revisions have been made to PW-CF 1-5 and were published on the website on 4 November 2009 as version 1.5 dated 4 November 2009 and replace versions 1.4, which have been archived. The main changes are the default arrangements in relation to the Contractors rates for costs of materials and plant in Part 2 D of the Schedule. FTS1-5 – have been updated and replaced with version 1.1 dated 4 November 2009 to reflect the changes. In addition all Contracts have now been separated from the relevant Agreements; Schedules; and Appendices 7&8 PVC, which are shown separately.
4 Nov 2009 – Revisions to PW-CF 6 (v 1.4 – 28 Jul 2009):
The Contract is now shown separate on the website to the Performance Bond; Appointment of Project Supervisor; and Rates of Pay and Conditions of Employment Certificate.
4 Nov 2009 – Revisions to ITTW1 (v1.1 1 Aug 2009) and ITTW2 (v 1.0 28 Jul 2009):
The main changes that have been made to these documents are the default arrangements in the Schedule in Part 2 D in relation to the Contractors rates for costs of materials and plant. Furthermore, the Invitation to Tender letter is now a separate document in word format so that it can be copied and pasted onto the Contracting Authorities letter headed paper.
4 Nov 2009 – Revisions to FTS6 (v 1.0 28 Jul 2009):
A minor change has been made to ‘Clause 1.2 – Other documents in the Contract’ in the Schedule. The amendment is changing reference ‘Clause 1.2’ to ‘Clause 1.3’.