The PCSA defines the services requested by the contractor during the preliminary construction phase and generally resembles a consulting contract. It should be clarified whether the contractor carries out construction work, whether it has a design responsibility and what happens to that responsibility if it is not designated for the second phase. It should also lay down the method of payment and any provisions for deferral of payment. The agreement covers the period from the submission of tenders for the first phase to the submission of a final tender for the second phase and the conclusion of a main contract for the construction phase. One of the concerns that employers have with the pre-construction period is the potential leverage of the preferred contractor to increase the amount of the contract or renegotiate the conditions of execution of the work. To address this issue, the parties agree, in the CAAP information, on the criteria by which the contractor must deduct its second stage offer, including the form of the construction contract (including any modifications) that must be concluded. This guide provides an overview of EU public procurement rules. These were EU rules that require publication and tendering for works contracts, goods or services by public authorities and certain public service companies. YCW`s Pre-Construction Services (General Contractor) Agreement is designed to instruct a contractor to carry out construction work through a two-stage tendering process. The YCW contract is in two variants. The „General Contractor“ form is intended to entrust a prime contractor with the mandate to carry out intermediate work. The „Specialist“ version is appropriate when an employer or contractor intends to use a consultant or subcontractor.
Inevitably, there will be projects for which a two-stage call for tenders is not appropriate. While the guidelines state that they can be adapted to a construction management structure, the need for a pre-construction phase could hinder the objective of this purchasing strategy, namely the rapid start of work. Similarly, employers can accurately predict the expected contract amount for projects for which they have a finished design and are well positioned to identify potential areas of risk, without having to spend time or cost on a two-stage tender. A service pre-construction contract is part of the framework. It establishes the relationship between the employer and the preferred contractor for the construction period that will begin with his appointment and end with the signing of a construction contract. The early involvement of the contractor allows him to contribute to the construction and design and to formulate proposals for value engineering. Tendering for construction packages, often on the basis of an open book, will help ensure cost security and determine whether it is economically beneficial for development. For more information on intermediate work in the construction sector, see practice note: pre-construction contracts. . . .