Provisional sums are those specified in the contract and so designated for goods materials and works or for contingencies that may apply at the discretion of the engineer.<\/p>\n
Prime cost items are items, \u00a0costs or sums referable to a particular aspect of the works. Nominated subcontractors may be nominated for a prime cost item d by the engineer.\u00a0 They may be required to be employed by the contractor.\u00a0 They may relate to the provision of workers, supply of goods and services.<\/p>\n
Bills of quantities will commonly contain a prime cost item or provision sum for subcontract work intended.\u00a0 Contractors are required to quoting a tender for attendance charges and profits on provisional sums in respect of subcontract works.<\/p>\n
Negotiations with the subcontractor follow initial negotiations with the employer and the contractors are instructed to place the order.\u00a0 Alternatively, the contractor may negotiate with the subcontractor and the engineer effectively ratifies the appointment afterward.<\/p>\n
The subcontractor must undertake equivalent obligations to the contractor given the contractor’s primary liability to the employer.<\/p>\n
The Institute of Engineers publishes forms of subcontract for use with the principal contract.\u00a0 The subcontract should cover description of work, method of execution, terms as to payment, date of completion, variations, arbitration, indemnity of subcontractor in respect of non-completion, liquated damages, et cetera.<\/p>\n\n
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