Erection of road-barriers

Tender description

The council required a single contractor to provide the maintenance of all of its existing vehicle restraint systems (VRS) but also including for the construction of new VRS, to ensure safety for users of the highway system within the geographic boundary of the Council. The works are to be at various locations throughout the County Borough of Caerphilly. The contract is to be based on the core clauses of the Institution of Civil Engineers’ NEC3 Term Service Contract (fourth edition April 2013) with main option clause A (Priced Contract with Price List), Dispute Resolution Option W2 and secondary option clauses, X2, X19, X20, Y (UK) 2, Y (UK) 3 and Z (and, for the avoidance of doubt, all other secondary option clauses shall not apply). The council had a requirement for a single provider to Install and maintain its road restraint systems across the road network in Caerphilly County Borough. Drawings will be issued with a task order where applicable. The timing of maintenance repairs will be agreed between the employer and the contractor. In the event of new installation work, the contractor shall submit a programme of works to be agreed with the employer. Restricted working hours to be determined before the commencement of work at each site as specified in each purchase order.