GC Works range of contracts
The G C/Works family of contracts are standard Government forms of contract intended for use in connection with government construction works. These contracts are published by the Stationery Office for the Property Advisors for the Civil Estate (PACE), the latter having responsibility for the management of the G C/Works contracts since 1 April 1996.
Typical contracts
GC/Works/1 (1998 and 1999)
A standard form of contract for major UK building and civil engineering works, available with Model Forms and Commentary, in the following versions:
- GC/Works/1 With Quantities (1998);
- GC/Works/1 Without Quantities (1998);
- GC/Works/1 Single Stage Design and Build (1998):
- GC/Works/1 (1999) Two Stage Design and Build Version
- GC/Works/1 With Quantities Construction Management Trade Contract (1999)
GC/Works/2 Contract for Building and Civil Engineering Minor Works (1998).
A standard form of contract for minor UK building and civil engineering works. Comprised of General Conditions plus Model Forms and Commentary. Lump sum tenders are sought on a Specification and Drawings basis only (without Bills of Quantities), with option for Employer to require Contractor to provide a Schedule of Rates for the valuation of variations.
GC/Works/3 Contract for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Works (1998)
This standard form of contract is intended for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Works (General Conditions plus Model Forms and Commentary). Tenders are invited on a lump sum Specification and Drawings basis, with optional provisions for the use of Bills of Quantities or Schedule of Rates.
GC/Works/4 Contract for Building, Civil engineering Mechanical and Electrical Small Works (1998)
GC/Works/5 General Conditions for the Appointment of Consultants (1998)
Designed for use with the (1998) and (1999) editions of GC/Works contracts for the appointment of the relevant consultancy services associated with the construction works. Appointed on a single project basis.
GC/Works/5 General Conditions for the Appointment of Consultants: Framework Agreement (1999).
Designed for use with the (1998) and (1999) editions of GC/Works contracts for the appointment of consultancy services (associated with the construction works) on a “call-off” basis over a 3 to 5 year period.
GC/Works/6 General Conditions of Contract for a Daywork Term Contract (1999). Applicable to work of a jobbing type nature. Based on a 3 to 5 year Contract period. Payment is relatively straightforward; labour at Schedule of Rates; materials at cost plus a percentage addition.
GC/Works/7 General Conditions of Contract for Measured Term Contracts (1999) Based on a schedule of rates, with orders being placed with the Contractor as necessary / required over a 3 to 5 years Contract Period.
GC/Works/10 General Conditions of Contract for Facilities Management (2000)
This standard form of contract is intended for procuring Facilities Management services. The introduction in the contract advises that the Facilities Management Contractor can either be appointed as a one stop shop or as a managing agent.
Current News / Changes: Many government bodies are now using the NEC ECC contracts as an alternative to GC/Works. Training and seminar courses
Alway Associates can offer tailored training on the GC/Works standard forms of contract typical courses currently available include:
- GC/Works/1 – Edition 3/1998
- GC/Works/1 – Edition 2
- The Sub-Contract – an understanding
- Sub-Contract Administration
- Sub-Contracting – maximising your recovery and avoiding Contractor’s set-off
- Record Keeping – how to do it properly
- Quantum Meruit and Letters of Intent
- Planning and Programming
- Building Contract Claims
- Advanced Contract and Commercial Awareness
- Contract Law & Construction Contracts
- The Housing Grants, Construction and regeneration Act 1996
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