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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles 02.13.20 - Sub-Contract Procurement – Trade Preambles June 2009 This Appendix contains Trade Preambles that should be used as a supplemental pricing guide to inform the respective Sub-Contractor what we expect him to include in his tender. They were specifically designed for Design and Build projects where, at the best, ”Builders Quants.” are issued to the Sub-Contractor. They are designed to eliminate gaps at trade interfaces and also some of the common issues that give rise to variations, dayworks and non-recoverable costs. They can be used on traditional contracts where a Bill of Quantities, measured in accordance with the Standard Method of Measurement, is issued to the Sub-Contractor. However, in this instance, they will need to be modified as some of the items listed would appear in the Bills as measured works. The trades covered are as follows:- General (use with all trades) Balustrading Block Paving Brickwork/Blockwork Builders Clean Carpentry and Joinery Works Concrete Frame Demolition Drainage Earthworks External Overhead Doors Fire Protection Glazed Tiling Granolithic and Terrazzo Flooring Groundwork Mechanical Services Metal Decking Metal Roofing and Cladding Painting and Decorating Partitions Plaster, Render and Screed Raised Access Flooring Smoke Ventilation Installation Specialist Floor Slabs Structural Steelwork Surfacing Suspended Ceilings Toilet Cubicles and Vanity Units Vinyl and Carpet Flooring and Tiling Page 1

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles

02.13.20 - Sub-Contract Procurement – Trade Preambles June 2009

This Appendix contains Trade Preambles that should be used as a supplemental pricing guide to inform the respective Sub-Contractor what we expect him to include in his tender. They were specifically designed for Design and Build projects where, at the best, ”Builders Quants.” are issued to the Sub-Contractor. They are designed to eliminate gaps at trade interfaces and also some of the common issues that give rise to variations, dayworks and non-recoverable costs. They can be used on traditional contracts where a Bill of Quantities, measured in accordance with the Standard Method of Measurement, is issued to the Sub-Contractor. However, in this instance, they will need to be modified as some of the items listed would appear in the Bills as measured works. The trades covered are as follows:- • General (use with all trades) • Balustrading • Block Paving • Brickwork/Blockwork • Builders Clean • Carpentry and Joinery Works • Concrete Frame • Demolition • Drainage • Earthworks • External Overhead Doors • Fire Protection • Glazed Tiling • Granolithic and Terrazzo Flooring • Groundwork • Mechanical Services • Metal Decking • Metal Roofing and Cladding • Painting and Decorating • Partitions • Plaster, Render and Screed • Raised Access Flooring • Smoke Ventilation Installation • Specialist Floor Slabs • Structural Steelwork • Surfacing • Suspended Ceilings • Toilet Cubicles and Vanity Units • Vinyl and Carpet Flooring and Tiling

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles - General

02.13.20 - Sub-Contract Procurement – Trade Preambles June 2009

The sub-contractor must include within his pricing:- 1. For adequate working or non-working supervision to effect the completion of the sub-contract

works in accordance with the sub-contract, including attendance at the Main Contractors site meetings. The supervision is to be fully competent and suitably experienced to take charge of the sub-contract works. The supervisor must have the authority to receive and act upon instructions issued by the Main Contractor.

2. For executing the sub-contract works in accordance with BS 8000 (Workmanship on Building

Sites), the relevant Codes of Practice, Guidance Notes and the relevant Specifications. This is to include all materials relevant to the sub-contract works, which must be supplied and installed in accordance with relevant Specifications and the manufacturers recommendations.

3. For executing the sub-contract works in accordance with the relevant trade Specification, the NBS

Specification and Kier Trade Preambles. 4. For setting out the sub-contract works from grid lines and datums provided by the Main

Contractor. 5. For working with and around other sub-contractors and co-ordinating his work with the Main

Contractors site management to enable all works to be completed in accordance with the Main Contract Programme.

6. For segregating and clearing away to an agreed location on a daily basis, or immediately when

requested by the Main Contractors site management, all waste material and packaging arising from the sub-contract works.

7. For receipt, unloading, storage, protection, handling, distribution and transporting all materials

and plant associated with the sub-contract works. 8. For access to any high level works. 9. For all site measuring/surveys necessary to ensure that the Sub-Contract Works (including all

necessary Temporary Works) are designed and manufactured to accommodate the as-built Works (i.e., surveys of: cast in inserts/bolts, pre-drilled holes, party walls, temporary works, etc.). The sub-contractor shall also include for carrying out such surveys on a piecemeal basis in order to ensure that the programmed design/ manufacture /delivery/installation dates for the Sub-Contract Works are not delayed.

10. For detailing all builder’s work (holes, plinths, built-in items etc.) necessary for the completion of

the Sub-Contract Works. Details shall be submitted sufficiently in advance of the affected works commencing on site such that there is adequate time for review/comment/resubmission of all details and the procurement of all necessary labour/plant/materials to enable the timely completion of the required builder’s work. The sub-contractor shall also allow for the detailing of builder’s work (holes, plinths, built in items etc), required by following trades, that need to be incorporated into the Sub-Contract Works.

11. For removing from site surplus sub-contract materials not considered to be waste. 12. Provision of all necessary information for inclusion in the O&M Manuals and Building Maintenance

File, in a timely manner so that it is available for the handover of the Main Contract works. 13. For attendances as set out in the enclosed Attendance Checklist.

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles - Balustrading

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The sub-contractor must include within his price: 1. For an initial survey of backgrounds, taking site dimensions and checks prior to manufacture. 2. For supplying samples and mock-ups. 3. For all necessary calculations and drawings. 4. For any necessary site welding. 5. For all site drilling for fixings. Where pockets have been formed by others grouting-in it to be

undertaken as part of this sub-contract. 6. For all packing and alignment to ensure the sub-contract works comply with the specification 7. For a trial fix prior to the application of finishes to balustrades. 8. For carrying out any testing required by the contract specification. 9. For adequate protection during and after installation until project completion. 10. For the provision of as-built drawings.

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles – Block Paving

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The sub-contractor must include within his price: 1. For all cutting and setting out required by the laying pattern. 2. For cutting around manhole covers, rodding points, lightning earth pits, signage posts and the

like inclusive of making good with coloured granolithic mortar to match the block colour, when necessary.

3. For all small plant and hand tools required to complete the works. 4. For distribution of materials from storage areas to place of work. 5. For blending packs of blocks to maintain consistent appearance to avoid banding and

patchiness in the finished works. 6. For block infills to manhole covers. 7. For provision of sand for sub-base and top brushing. 8. For additional bedding sand thickness to achieve the finished levels of the sub-contract work

when the sub-base has been laid within the specification tolerances.

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles – Brickwork/Blockwork

02.13.20 - Sub-Contract Procurement – Trade Preambles June 2009

Labour and plant *. All materials provided by Kier Labour, plant and materials *. All materials including temporary materials provided by the sub-contractor. (*Delete as appropriate). The sub-contractor must include within his price: 1. For the provision and maintenance of Wheelbarrows, Mortar Tubs, Water Butts, Gauge Boxes,

Spot Boards, Small Tools and other items of plant, including Mixers, Block Splitters, Brick Cutting Machines, required for completion of the sub-contract works.

2. For pre-planning material requirements and monitoring site stocks of materials. No charges

will be accepted for downtime due to material shortages unless adequate notice of material requirements has been given to the Main Contractors site management.

3. For supervising the off-loading of materials to a central point. Distribution to working areas is

the responsibility of the sub-contractor, both internally and externally. 4. For giving at least 24 hours notice of any scaffold requirements including any adaptions. 5. For ensuring all materials are suitably stored, stacked and protected from the elements.

Protection materials will be provided by the Main Contractor, if the sub-contract is Labour and Plant only, and provided by the Sub-Contractor where material supply is included.

6. For distribution of all materials to ensure commencement of production at due site start time. 7. For setting out the sub-contract works from grid lines and datums provided by the Main

Contractor. 8. For checking all critical site dimensions to include correlation with other building elements. 9. For making, utilising and maintaining dummy window and door frames, and any other

temporary brick support system. Dummy frames are to be used to ensure openings are of the correct size and plumb.

10. For blending brick packs to ensure banding and patchiness is avoided on the finished structure. 11. For the shot firing of ties, tek screws or similar by a trained and competent operative, where

required. 12. For paying particular attention to the maintenance of a clean cavity and ensuring any debris is

removed as work proceeds. 13. For any necessary cutting and/or split courses to achieve the correct brickwork/ blockwork

gauging. 14. For cutting neat bricks and blocks to all openings such as doorways. Where cut bricks/blocks

are required to meet width/height or positional requirements they shall be laid one whole brick/block or one course from the edge of the opening.

15. For forming Builders Work Holes, as work proceeds, and making good same after installation of

fans, ducts, pipes, conduits and the like. 16. For leaving all Movement joints clear of mortar and debris with the foam/flexible inserts set at

the required position and depth to receive mastic. 17. For the completion of brick/blockwork following the installation of timber roof trusses to

achieve eaves detailing.

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles – Brickwork/Blockwork

02.13.20 - Sub-Contract Procurement – Trade Preambles June 2009

18. For all labours, including those not specifically itemised within any Bills of Quantities. 19. For the costs associated with the installation and removal of any silo bases required by the

sub-contractor. 20. For the completion of all sample panels in accordance with the contract specification. 21. For the cleaning down of completed work including the removal of any efflorescence. 22. For returning all unused materials to the designated storage area or removing from site where

material supply is included. 23. For making good the sub-contract works as any access scaffolding is lowered, including around

all scaffold support/tie locations. 24. For clearing surplus materials off scaffolding and cleaning scaffolding of mortar droppings. 25. For all protection of both on-going and completed work during the curing period from the

effects of weather and where necessary any adjacent finished work during the sub-contract operations. Particular attention is to be paid to areas of concrete slab and completed windows and/or curtain walling.

26. For the management of the pallets during the course of the sub-contract works. The sub-

contractor is to ensure the correct collection and storage of pallets so that they are returned to the supplier undamaged.

27. For making, curing and testing mortar test cubes where mortar supply is included in the Sub-

Contract. Include for making and curing cubes only when mortar is supplied by Kier Eastern. 28. For CITB Levy. NB An allowance of 5% waste will be made on all materials supplied by the Main Contractor,

before charges are levied for excessive wastage, unless agreed otherwise.

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles – Builders Clean

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The sub-contractor must include within his price: 1. For executing the works in two visits:- a) Initial clean whilst other sub-contract trades are completing their works. b) Sparkle clean after other sub-contract trades have completed their works. 2. For providing appropriate access equipment to enable high level cleaning. 3. For cleaning with appropriate solvents and detergents that must be used in accordance with

manufacturers instructions and selected so as not to have a detrimental effect on the finished surface or any adjacent surface.

4. For generally cleaning all surfaces to remove foreign and deleterious materials (dust, grime,

paint, plaster, mortar, mastic, putty, etc.) and leave the building free from dirt and in a habitable condition, but particularly as follows;

4.1 Entrance doors, windows and curtain walling externally and internally, internal glazed screens,

stainless steel fittings, powder coated and stainless steel louvres, etc. a) Glazing - remove any extraneous matter and temporary protection with a suitable

implement to avoid scratching, wash down the glazing with liquid detergent and water, squeegee off the residue and finally polish to remove smears.

b) Frames and sills - remove any protective tape, brush off any loose builders debris, wash

frames and sills with a cleaning agent mixed with water and finally polish. c) Windows and door ironmongery - remove any protective tape and marks, clean and polish. d) External clean to suit the progress of scaffold strike. 4.2 Internal doors and architraves a) Remove any temporary protection, dust, damp wipe and polish as required. b) If necessary to remove finger marks or light soiling, wash off the surfaces with a weak

solution of soap and water using a soft cloth, then wipe dry, finally polish to remove any surface bloom.

c) Door ironmongery - remove any temporary protection and marks, clean and polish (i.e.,

handles, push and kick plates, signs, etc.). d) Glazing - remove any extraneous matters and temporary protection with a suitable

implement, wash down the glazing with liquid detergent and water, squeegee off the residue and finally polish to remove all smears.

4.3 Sanitaryware, fixtures and fittings, IPS partitions and mirrors, and the like a) Sanitaryware - remove all labels and any temporary protection, renovate as necessary,

wash and buff dry. b) Remove any temporary protection, clean and polish taps, soap dispensers, pipework,

dryers and other associated stainless steel fittings and mirrors. c) IPS panels, cubicle dividing walls, doors and glazed over panels, remove any protective

covering, paint splashes, pencil marks and wipe down and polish, clean out any debris from behind back panels and vacuum.

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles – Builders Clean

02.13.20 - Sub-Contract Procurement – Trade Preambles June 2009

d) Vanity units and supports - remove all protection, adhesive, and other marks, leave polished granite tops and wash hand basins clean and smear free.

4.4 Walls a) Tiled walls - damp wipe to remove grout residue and marks finally buff. b) Painted blockwork - dust and damp wipe to remove finger marks and such like. c) Painted plaster - dust and wipe to remove finger marks and such like. d) Stone reveals - clean down to remove dust and marks and any extraneous material. e) Sliding folding partitions - dust and wipe down to remove finger marks and such like. 4.5 Electrical Light switches, fire exit signs, and wall mounted electrical boxes, including wall

mounted and recessed light fittings, surface mounted trunkings a) Remove all extraneous matter (including any paint and plaster) and temporary protection,

dry clean and polish. 4.6 Timber skirtings and stone skirting a) Skirtings - dust, wipe and polish. 4.7 Radiators and Grilles a) Remove protection, dust/damp wipe, removing any hand marks, grease, etc., and polish,

including associated pipework and fittings. 4.8 Ceilings a) Ceilings - damp wipe to remove finger marks paint and such like, polish with a dry soft

cloth including the surfaces of linear and square or circular diffusers, metal trim, exposed sprinkler pipework.

b) Access hatches - damp wipe to remove finger marks and such like. c) Diffuser casings to light fittings are to be thoroughly dusted and wiped down externally

only. d) Light lenses - wipe and dust off. 4.9 Floors a) Remove any remaining temporary protection and de-tape panels. b) Epoxy paint and ceramic tiles - vacuum, mop and scrub if necessary to remove all marks

(caution must be taken when using detergents on any epoxy or ceramic floor finishes.) c) Hard finish raised floors - vacuum damp, mop and buff. d) Carpet finish raised floors - vacuum and remove any marks using an approved product. e) Under floor voids - remove any extraneous material and vacuum. f) Carpets and barrier matting - vacuum and remove marks using an approved product. g) Stone flooring - remove protection and other marks using approved cleaning agents and

methods.

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles – Builders Clean

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h) Vinyl floors and vinyl raised floor panels - remove any extraneous matter, damp mop and scrub if necessary.

i) Heavy duty floor grilles - dust and damp wipe metal floor grilles. j) RIW painted floor finish in plant rooms - vacuum mop and scrub if necessary. k) Nosings to carpeted stair treads - clean with a damp cloth and scrub if necessary to

remove any extraneous matter. 4.10 Stain Balustrades and Handrails a) Remove remaining temporary protection, clean and damp wipe and polish to leave smear

free.

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles – Carpentry & Joinery Works

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Labour and plant *. All materials provided by Kier Labour, plant and materials *. All materials including temporary materials provided by the sub-contractor. (* Delete as appropriate). The sub-contractor must include within his price: 1. For the provision of all plant, tools and equipment required for the completion of the sub-

contract works, including safe access to high level works. 2. For providing samples as requested to ascertain suitable finish and quality of materials

proposed for the sub-contract work. 3. For supervising and undertaking the off-loading of all materials to a central point. Distribution

to working areas is the responsibility of the sub-contractor. 4. For the co-ordination of material supplies including planning of material requirements and

monitoring stocks on site in order that the Main Contractor can prevent any shortages. No charges for downtime will be accepted due to material shortages unless adequate notice is

given to the Main Contractors Site Manager. 5. For all materials delivered to be pre-primed or treated where applicable, including appropriate

certificates of treatment, and ensuring that the primer/treatment is compatible with the subsequent finish.

6. For the easing of doors and the like once incorporated into the works. Including the removal to

skips of all residual material arising out of these operations. 7. For making necessary allowance for floor finish thicknesses when installing doors and the like. 8. For the trimming of horns and the like from door frames. 9. For the provision of all necessary fixings, shims, packers, rawl plugs, drilling consumables and

the like. 10. For the removal of all nails and like from loose and unfixed timbers. 11. For the fixing of all associated metalwork, blocking, bridging, noggins, battens, strutting, tangs

and the like when laying and fitting timber floors and roofs. 12. For cutting and notching timber members over and around services. 13. For the fixing of all intumescent strips and smoke seals when installing fire doors and linings. 14. For assembly of kitchen units from flat pack kits or similar delivery. 15. For the cutting and fitting into position of all pre-supplied components to suit standard building

tolerances. 16. For scribbing and planing all doors, frames, architraves, skirtings, window boards and the like,

and the removal of all setting out/pencil marks arising from this operation. 17. For treating the cut ends of timber with preservative where necessary. 18. For ensuring all hardwood used is carefully selected, matches and that there is minimal colour

and grain variation (including pelleting).

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles – Carpentry & Joinery Works

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19. For the protection of timber surfaces, door frames and the like until works are fully and finally incorporated into the main works whereupon the Main Contractor will take over responsibility of this protection.

20. For the removal of doors, after hanging, setting aside, protecting and subsequent re-fitting

once the works are advanced enough to avoid damage. 21. For the removal and refixing of ironmongery for decoration purposes. 22. For adjusting ironmongery, particularly door closers immediately prior to handover. 23. For the provision of all necessary test certificates in accordance with the specification and/or

relevant British Standard. 24. For CITB levy. NB Wastage. An allowance of 5% waste will be made on all materials supplied by the Main

Contractor before charges are levied for excessive wastage.

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles – Concrete Frame

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The sub-contractor must include within his price: 1. For the supervision and off-loading of all permanent and temporary materials to a central point.

Distribution to working areas is also the responsibility of the sub-contractor. 2. For setting out the sub-contract works from grid lines and datum points provided by the Main

Contractor. 3. For the provision of the day joints in positions to be agreed with the Main Contractors site

management, including waterbars. 4. For casting in fixings (supplied by following trades) 5. For perimeter edge protection to all floor slabs, service ducts and staircases. 6. For any necessary back-propping. 7. For supplying grout checks whenever necessary. 8. For the protection and proper curing of all newly laid concrete. 9. For the adequate protection of all apertures and service holes within any floor slab to ensure

safe working conditions for all site operatives. 10. For the removal of surplus materials and/or spillages to the refuse disposal area or materials

storage area, and for their subsequent removal from site. The sub-contractor is also responsible for the following matters which should be included for in his pricing: 1. Wastage. An allowance of 5% waste will be made on all materials supplied by the Main

Contractor before charges are levied for excessive wastage. 2. If the concrete is supplied by the Main Contractor the following shall apply: 2.1 Waiting time Any waiting time charges that are levied by the supplier will be the responsibility of the

sub-contractor, unless it can be proven that the problems were outside the sub-contractors control.

2.2 Delays in delivery Any delays in delivery, caused by the supplier, will not be deemed claimable from the Main

Contractor. 3. Preparing and testing concrete samples, both on site and at specialist facilities, in accordance

with the specification. 4. The provision of any calculations as may be necessary for temporary works.

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles - Demolition

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The sub-contractor must include within his price: 1. For providing temporary crossovers, ramps, etc., of sufficient strength to protect the existing

roads, kerbs, footpaths, drains and sewers, in clean and approved material. 2. For keeping the roads and footpaths immediately adjacent to the site free from mud, dirt and

materials arising out of the sub-contractors operations. 3. For executing the works in accordance with any local restrictions regarding noise, nuisance,

dust, etc. 4. For the design and provision of any temporary works, including but not limited to, propping,

screening, fencing, hoardings, fans, walkways, guardrails, gentries and the like to ensure the safety of the sub-contractors workforce and the general public during the execution of the sub-contract works.

5. For the commencement of other site based operations prior to the completion of the sub-

contract works. 6. For sealing all redundant underground drain runs and services upon completion of the sub-

contract works.

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles - Drainage

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The sub-contractor must include within his price: 1. For unloading, storage and distribution of materials to workplace. 2. For setting out of the sub-contract works from manhole positions provided by the Main

Contractor. Pipe lasers and all other equipment to be provided by the sub-contractor. 3. For all necessary temporary works (inclusive of materials), propping and shoring to complete

the subcontract works in accordance with all the latest codes of practice and regulations, inclusive of any design works which are to be submitted for approval.

4. For all necessary pumping of ground and surface water until completion of the sub-contract

works ensuring this is in accordance with the Environment Agency requirements when applicable.

5. For crossing, working in and around existing live services, and any necessary support and

protection. 6. For protecting the trees being retained within the area of his works. 7. For protection of open excavations, manholes, gullies and the like. 8. For any necessary road plates as required by the sub-contract works to maintain traffic flows

and access on public Highways and Footpaths. 9. For excavating and making good of existing roads affected by his sub-contract works including

final reinstatement of the surface finish to Local Authority requirements. 10. For carrying out pre-entry surveys prior to executing any connection or diversion work in

existing statutory authority sewers. 11. For dealing with live flows inclusive of temporary works, over pumping and stanking and

dealing with connections and diversions. 12. For expansion joints in any concrete bed and surround. 13. For metalwork, ladders, chains, step irons, stoppers, covers and the like. 14. For fixing manhole and gully covers in a temporary position, for safety purposes, then finally

positioned at the correct finished level prior to surfacing. 15. For cleaning off and painting manhole covers, gully gratings and the like with black bituminous

paint. 16. For removal and replacement of the Main Contractors temporary fence lines and hoardings in

completing sub-contract works. 17. For working around and gaining access through temporary stockpiles formed by yourselves. 18. For the removal of obstructions in the ground and backfill any voids with materials defined in

the specification. 19. For cleaning out of drains prior to testing with rods and high pressure jet washing. 20. For testing of drains with air and water pressure and demonstrating tests to Clerk of

Works/Building Inspector followed by a complete CCTV survey. 21. For any costs that arise from making good or repairing any damage caused by the execution of

the sub-contract works to underground services, existing roads, footpaths, bridleways and overhead services, including kerbs, hedges, fences, walls and the like.

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles - Drainage

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22. For executing all works outside the curtlidge of site in accordance with the requirements of the Local Authority, including all necessary works for traffic management, pedestrian safety etc.

The sub-contractors attention is drawn to the following pricing notes:- 1. If the works are subject to remeasurement the depth of calculations will commence from the

actual site level at the time of the drainage excavation. 2. All bends, fittings, rockers and the like on pipe diameters up to and including 225 mm are to be

included in the running length rate. 3. All bends, fittings, rockers and the like above 225 mm diameter are to be enumerated and

rated separately within the quotation. 4. While soil reports and borehole information is provided in good faith, no guarantee is given as

to the accuracy of same, nor is it necessarily representative of the strata over the whole site. The sub-contractor is requested to satisfy himself as to the accuracy of the information and make due allowance as appropriate for any deficiencies.

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles - Earthworks

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The sub-contractor must include within his price: 1. For setting out the sub-contract works from grid lines and datums provided by the Main

Contractor. 2. For clearing the site of all vegetation, trees (unless to be protected) rubbish, debris, existing

structures (including ground floor slabs, foundations, drainage, etc.). To ascertain the full extent of such works a site visit is required. No claim will be entertained for want of knowledge in this respect.

3. For protecting the trees being retained within the area of his works. 4. For the formation and maintenance of any haul roads and ramps. 4.1 These are to be left in place for the use of following trades at the completion of the sub-

contract works. * 4.2 Including subsequent removal from site.* NB * Delete as necessary 5. For any necessary road plates as required by the sub-contract works to maintain traffic flows and

access on public highways and footpaths. 6. For the protection of overhead services with goal posts and the like. 7. For the provision and use of wheel washing facilities prior to vehicles leaving the site. 8. For cleaning highways and estate roads with a road sweeper, at regular intervals to ensure safety

of the users, as directed by the Main Contractors site management. 9. For traffic management, including traffic lights to site entrances, if required by the local authority. 10. For damping down exposed excavations and earthworks when dusty conditions prevail. 11. For stripping and stockpiling topsoil in designated areas on site. 12. For the removal of obstructions in the ground and backfilling any voids with material defined in

the specification. 13. For the commencement of other site based operations prior to the completion of the sub-contract

works. The sub-contractor is responsible for co-ordination with all other trades, particularly regarding the movement of plant.

NB While soil reports and borehole information is provided in good faith, no guarantee is given

as to the accuracy of same, nor is it necessarily representative of the strata over the whole site. The sub-contractor is requested to satisfy himself as to the accuracy of the information and make due allowance as appropriate for any deficiencies.

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles – External Overhead Doors

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The sub-contractor must include within his price: 1. For co-ordination of installation with other trades, in particular dock leveller and shelter

installer. 2. For appropriate background bracketing, metalwork and fixings for control panels. 3. For wiring of the doors from an adjacent isolator. 4. For the incorporation of the electrical controls into the common control panel. 5. For a separate visit to wire and commission the doors once the permanent electric supply is

available. 6. For taping all exposed surfaces with low tack tape before despatch from the works. The

installation is to remain fully protected until instruction for removal is issued by the Main Contractor for a handover inspection.

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles – Fire Protection

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The sub-contractor must include within his price: 1. For working in and around services and other obstructions. 2. For all necessary sealant to or between adjacent services. 3. For adequate fixing to any steel surfaces. 4. For protection of adjacent surfaces if a sprayed or similar application is appropriate. 5. For the installation of any independent supports, framing, etc., for dampers and fire stopping

works. 6. For cleaning and preparation of surfaces prior to application of any paints, coated boarding and

the like. 7. For providing record drawings of the fire protection/fire stopping works completed.

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles – Glazed Tiling

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The sub-contractor must include within his price: 1. For cutting around all elements of the mechanical and electrical installations, e.g., light

switches, water pipes, drainage pipes, etc. 2. For installing a designated area of the works as a sample area. 3. For installing expansion and movement joints, including carrying main structural expansion

joints through to the finished surface. All joints to be completed with the appropriate sealant.

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles – Granolithic & Terrazzo Flooring

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The sub-contractor must include within his price: 1. For sweeping clean to remove dust and other minor debris prior to commencement. 2. For supplying, fixing and removing of all temporary grounds, formwork, etc., to all areas

including steps and stairs as applicable. 3. For preparation of the sub-floor, in accordance with manufacturers recommendations. 4. For all additional thicknesses up to and including the limit of the construction tolerance of the

sub-flooring. 5. For the protection of gullies, drainage points and the like to ensure no materials arising from

the sub-contract activities enter the drainage system. 6. For transporting wet materials from the designated mixing area to the area of operation. 7. For supplying and fixing stainless steel division strips or a suitable alternative at all junctions

with other finishes. 8. For supplying and fixing anti-slip strips as necessary. 9. For supplying and fixing any mat wells and mat well trims. 10. For the protection of all adjacent finishes and the protection of the sub-contract works during

the curing period. 11. For all necessary protection, screening, dust and slurry extraction during finishing operations.

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles - Groundwork

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The sub-contractor must include within his price: 1. For setting out the sub-contract works from grid lines and datums provided by the Main

Contractor. 2. For the unloading, storage and transportation of materials to the workplace. 3. For clearing the site of all vegetation, trees (unless to be protected) rubbish, debris, existing

structures (including ground floor slabs, foundations, drainage, etc.). To ascertain the full extent of such works a site visit is required. No claim will be entertained for want of knowledge in this respect.

4. For protecting the trees being retained within the area of his works. 5. For any necessary road plates as required by the sub-contract works to maintain traffic flows

and access on public highways and footpaths. 6. For excavating and making good of existing roads affected by his sub-contract works including

final reinstatement of the surface finish to Local Authority requirements. 7. For the formation, maintenance and subsequent removal of any haul roads and access ramps. 8. For the protection of overhead services with goal posts and the like. 9. For the provision and use of wheel washing facilities prior to vehicles leaving the site. 10. For cleaning highways and estate roads with a road sweeper, at regular intervals to ensure

safety of the users, as instructed by the Main Contractors Site Management. 11. For maintaining excavations in a clean and dry condition until all other trades have completed

their works and the excavation has been backfilled. 12. For all necessary pumping of ground and surface water until completion of the sub-contract

works ensuring this is in accordance with the Environment Agencies requirements when applicable.

13. For crossing, working in and around existing live services, and any necessary support and

protection. 14. For protection of open excavations, manholes, gullies and the like. 15. For damping down exposed excavations and earthworks when dusty conditions prevail. 16. For all necessary temporary works (inclusive of materials), propping and shoring to complete

the subcontract works in accordance with all the latest codes of practice and regulations, inclusive of any design works which are to be submitted for approval.

17. For all sub-contract works executed outside the site boundary, to be executed in accordance

with the requirements of the Local Authority with regard to traffic management, pedestrian safety, etc.

18. For the removal of obstructions in the ground and backfilling any voids with material defined in

the specification. 19. For working around and gaining access through temporary stockpiles formed during the

execution of the sub-contract works. 20. For removal and replacement of the Main Contractors temporary fence lines and hoardings in

completing the sub-contract works.

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles - Groundwork

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21. For the commencement of other site based operations prior to the completion of the sub-contract works. The sub-contractor is responsible for co-ordination with all other trades, particularly regarding the movement of plant.

22. For setting out, casting in and subsequently grouting structural steelwork holding down bolts,

which will be provided to the sub-contractor free of charge, including cleaning and greasing bolts to ensure they are ready for use.

23. For cutting paving slabs around any penetrations, obstructions, street furniture, etc., including

all necessary granolithic screed works to complete making good to small areas. 24. For any necessary multiple handling of topsoil into final positions, as indicated on the contract

drawings and required by the landscaping scheme. 25. For any costs incurred to make good or repair any damage caused by the execution of the

sub-contract works to underground services, existing roads/footpaths, bridleways, overhead services, etc.

26. For return visits to top-up and make good any previously completed works that have

deteriorated through wear and tear as a consequence of the execution of the sub-contract works.

27. For the maintenance of all existing drainage. 28. For carrying out pre-entry surveys prior to executing any connection or diversion work in

existing statutory authority sewers. 29. For dealing with live flows inclusive of temporary works, over pumping and stanking and

dealing with connections and diversions. 30. For expansion joints in any concrete bed and surround. 31. For metalwork, ladders, chains, step irons, stoppers, covers and the like. 32. For fixing manhole and gully covers in a temporary position, for safety purposes, then finally

positioned at the correct finished level prior to surfacing. 33. For cleaning off and painting manhole cover, gully gratings and the like with black bituminous

paint. 34. For cleaning out of drains prior to testing with rods and high pressure jet washing. 35. For testing of drains with air and water pressure and demonstrating tests to Clerk of

Works/Building Inspector followed by a complete CCTV survey. The sub-contractors attention is drawn to the following pricing notes:- 1. If the works are subject to remeasurement the depth of calculations will commence from the

actual site level at the time of the excavation, whatever type. 2. All bends, fittings, rockers and the like on pipe diameters up to and including 225 mm are to be

included in the running length rate. 3. All bends, fittings, rockers and the like above 225 mm diameter are to be enumerated and

rated separately within the quotation. 4. While soil reports and borehole information is provided in good faith, no guarantee is given as

to the accuracy of same, nor is it necessarily representative of the strata over the whole site. The sub-contractor is requested to satisfy himself as to the accuracy of the information and make due allowance as appropriate for any deficiencies.

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles - Groundwork

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5. The sub-contractor will be required to co-ordinate his activities with the Main Contractors site management to ensure that no other sub-contractors materials are stored within his working areas (and vice versa). No payment will be made for moving materials.

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles – Mechanical Services

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The sub-contractor must include within his price: 1. For forming all builders work holes through the structure for pipes, ducts, cable trays and all

other mechanical services up to 300 mm x 300 mm and for appropriate sealing of all holes around services.

2. For the provision of builders work drawings showing requirements in excess of item 1 above. 3. For cutting all chases, mortices and the like. 4. For protecting floors and the like from contamination by threading machines, site welding and

such operations. 5. For all fire stopping, fire collars, cover plates, flashings, collars, soakers and the like to seal

and protect all penetrations through the structure. 6. For all anti-vibration mountings for the sub-contract plant. 7. For providing fire extinguishers, protective screens and segregation barriers when undertaking

hot works. 8. For completing the sub-contract works in conjunction with the electrical and raised access

flooring installations, and commissioning in and around the suspended ceiling installation without causing damage.

9. For providing marked up drawings showing suspended ceiling tiles that are to be left out for

commissioning. 10. For re-lamping of lights, used on a temporary basis, at handover of the main contract works. 11. For the cost of all gas/water/electric consumed during testing and commissioning operations.

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles – Metal Decking

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The sub-contractor must include within his price: 1. For setting out from datums and grid lines provided by the Main Contractor. 2. For edge shutters to perimeters, service penetrations and openings in general. 3. For any necessary back propping, including the provision of calculations. 4. For sealing joints to prevent concrete leakage. 5. For shear studs. 6. For all testing required by the specification.

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles – Metal Roofing & Cladding

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The sub-contractor must include within his price: 1. For upstands and kerbs to rooflights, smoke vents, and any other roof penetrations including

flashings. 2. For flashings to ridges, eaves, hips, copings, corners jambs and the like including inverted

verge flashings. 3. For all works associated with finishing around perimeter upstands, plinths, roof cradle tracks,

lightening protection tapes and the like. 4. For the treatment and sealing of all cut edges. 5. For cutting all necessary chases and dress roof coverings into chases. 6. For supplying and fixing cleader rails to hips. 7. For boundary wall conditions. 8. For edge protection to the perimeter of the roof. 9. For the provision of safety nets. 10. For the installation of the roof drainage system being undertaken concurrently with the sub-

contract works including the fixing of gutter outlets (provided by others) and the provision of temporary downpipes to route rainwater into the below ground drainage system.

11. For a final clean and jet wash prior to handover.

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles – Painting & Decorating

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The sub-contractor must include within his price: 1. For protection or cleaning of all adjacent surfaces and fittings. 2. For all preparation and filling of backgrounds to allow the sub-contract works to progress in

accordance with the specification. 3. For filling the joints between walls and skirtings and architraves. 4. For the removal and re-fixing of ironmongery. 5. For carrying out works to sample panels and/or sample rooms and providing wallpaper samples

to the employer, if requested.

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles - Partitions

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The sub-contractor must include within his price: 1. For setting out from datums and grid lines provided by the Main Contractor. 2. For supplying and fixing all edge trims and beads, partition restraints, head deflection

components, noggins, fixings, packers, intumescent and acoustic strips to heads and base and all other fire and acoustic stopping to attain integrity of enclosures.

3. For strengthening floor and ceiling voids at door openings to ensure operational stability. 4. For 2 visits to suit services installation within the partitioning. 5. For protection of the sub-contract works and removal of all protective tapes to allow a

handover inspection. 6. For all testing required by the specification. NB The sub-contractor is to provide a schedule of rates within his quotation for supplying and

fixing the following sizes of pattress blocks: a) 150 x 150 mm b) 300 x 300 mm c) 500 x 500 mm d) 1000 x 300 mm

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles – Plaster, Render & Screed

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The sub-contractor must include within his price: 1. For the preparation of all sub-base surfaces by the application of any necessary bonding agent,

raking out joints, removing excess mortar from surfaces, etc. 2. For the protection of the building structure in all areas where mixing takes place, especially the

flooring, to eliminate potential water damage. 3. For transporting materials from the designated mixing area to places of work, both vertically

and horizontally including, if necessary, a screed pump. 4. For the protection of windows, door frames and all adjacent surfaces during the execution of

the sub-contract works. 5. For cleaning the edge of all stop and angle beads, upon completion, to enable application of

final decoration. 6. For extending the plaster line 150 mm above the line of the suspended ceiling to allow for the

fixing of a shadow batten or ceiling edge trim. 7. For the supply and installation of all necessary grounds and temporary formwork. 8. For covering all builders work and chases with a suitable mesh reinforcement. 9. For all curing and protection materials. 10. For all additional thicknesses up to and including the limit of the construction tolerance of the

sub-base.

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles – Raised Access Flooring

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The sub-contractor must include within his price: 1. For setting out from datums and grid lines supplied by the Main Contractor. 2. For an initial visit to set out and mark pedestal positions on the sub-floor to enable the

installation of under floor services. 3. For cutting and trimming around projections, floor boxes, radiator pipes, other penetrations

and the like. 4. For applying a dust sealer to all floors and walls within the floor void. 5. For fire boundaries within the floor void, including sealing around any services within the floor

space. 6. For special panels at perimeters, columns and the like, full supported at the edge on flat top

pedestals. 7. For sealing the edges of all cut panels with an appropriate fire resistant tape. 8. For any necessary bridging and cantilever details. 9. For earth bonding the sub-contract works. 10. For compressible material at perimeters. 11. For completing all areas progressively including all cutting, trimming and special panels at

perimeters to allow the floor to be trafficked at the earliest opportunity. 12. For ensuring the floor void is kept clean and free from all debris, as work proceeds. 13. For all testing required by the specification. 14. For two sets of panel lifting devices, either suction pads or spiked (for panels with factory -

bonded carpet tiles.)

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles – Smoke Ventilation Installation

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The sub-contractor must include within his price: 1. For all necessary control and power wiring from local distribution boards to smoke ventilators

and to any remote stations e.g. security desks, gatehouses, security offices and the like including all cable trunking, hangers and supports.

2. For all hangers and supports required by the sub-contract works. 3. For making good any service penetrations through smoke curtains. 4. For obtaining the fire officers approval for the design of the system and executing the sub-

contract works in accordance with the fire officers requirements.

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles – Specialist Floor Slabs

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The sub-contractor must include within his price: 1. For either: a) Completing the final dressing and trimming of the sub-base, with free issue materials, to

a depth of approximately 50 mm to achieve floor slab tolerances.* b) Cleaning out pour areas prior to placing concrete.* NB * Delete as necessary 2. For all concrete, DPM, mesh reinforcement, dowel bars, curing agents, construction/day joints,

expansion joints, joint sealant, crack inducers, surface treatments (as per the specification), and column encasements.

3. For edge formwork, formwork to manholes, service penetrations, rodding eyes, gullies, aco

drains and the like including hanging angles to any dock levellers, and returning to complete infills as necessary.

4. For scabbling stop ends and construction joints. 5. For concrete cube making, curing, testing and providing documentary records. 6. For all testing (surface abrasion resistance, profilograph, etc.) required by the specification. 7. For weather protection and curing of concrete including supplying all necessary materials. 8. For protection of steelwork, blockwork, walls, etc., from concrete splashes. 9. For the protection of all drainage and services within the slab to ensuring their positioning is

maintained during the execution of the sub-contract works. The sub-contractor is also responsible for the following matters which should be included for in his pricing: 1. Wastage. An allowance of 5% waste will be made on all materials supplied by the Main

Contractor before charges are levied for excessive wastage. 2. If the concrete is supplied by the Main Contractor the following shall apply: 2.1 Delays in delivery. Any delays in delivery, caused by the supplier, will not be deemed

claimable from the Main Contractor. 2.2 Waiting time. If the concrete is supplied by the Main Contractor any waiting time

charges that are levied by the supplier will be the responsibility of the sub-contractor, unless it can be proven that the problems were outside the sub-contractor’s control.

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles – Structural Steelwork

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The sub-contractor must include within his price: 1. For a pre-commencement visit to check holding down bolts (timing to be agreed with Kier site

management). 2. For storage of all materials on site on timber skids. 3. For supplying holding down bolt and cone assemblies. 4. For all necessary shiming to achieve line and level. 5. For all necessary drilling to concrete including the provision of appropriate fixings. 6. For Constrado bases and any other Fire Boundary Conditions. 7. For cleader rails at hips, corners and the like. 8. For cleaning down and touching up of any factory applied paint finish damaged due to loading,

unloading and erection. 9. For any necessary temporary bracing to suit sectional completion requirements. 10. For purlins designed to withstand the loading of snow, roof drainage and all other services. 11. For canopies, special features, signage supports, flagpoles and the like. 12. For masonry restraints and secondary steel to blockwork including windposts and head restraints. 13. For all necessary secondary steelwork for the following situations, as indicated on the tender

drawings:- 13.1 Internal and perimeter door steelwork including provision for dock levellers and shelters. 13.2 Supports for curtain walling, windows, brise soleil, and the like including sag bars and

restraints to achieve the required tolerances and loadings. 13.3 Eaves and verge overhangs. 13.4 Ancillary buildings, gate houses, bin stores and the like. 13.5 Structural support to P.C. concrete floor planks and stairs, including landings. 13.6 Cladding support system. 13.7 Parapets, gutters and the roof drainage system. 13.8 Trimming steelwork to roof fans, smoke vents, rooflights and the like. 13.9 Lifting beams including testing for the Safe Working Load and marking the SWL on the

beam. 14. For compliance with the Metal Decking Preambles if holorib or the like is included within the scope

of this sub-contract.

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles - Surfacing

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The sub-contractor must include within his price: 1. For a survey prior to the commencement of the sub-contract works to agree the condition of all

kerbs, edgings and the like and the levels of the sub-base to establish the actual thicknesses of the sub-contract works.

2. For protecting kerbs, edgings and road ironwork during the execution of the sub-contract work. 3. For all traffic control. 4. For executing the works, or in the number of visits specified. 5. For the installation and subsequent removal of any temporary ramps that may be necessary to

manholes, gullies, drainage channels and the like set at the finished level including matching to adjacent and existing surfaces.

6. For a grit and tack course as a temporary surface to the base course. 7. For thoroughly cleaning and sweeping the base course prior to laying the wearing course, and

the provision of a tack coat. 8. For all cutting back for tie-ins between new and existing surfaces. 9. For laying restricted areas e.g. entrances, bellmouths, footpaths and the like by hand.

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles – Suspended Ceilings

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The sub-contractor must include within his price: 1. For supplying and fixing pre-finished timber perimeter/shadow battens where required. 2. For bridging all mechanical and electrical services. 3. For the incorporation into the works of all bulkheads, access hatches, fittings and the like. 4. For the builders work to the mechanical and electrical services including the cutting of holes

and the supply and fixing of pattresses. 5. For working in a co-ordinated way in conjunction with the mechanical and electrical trades. 6. For the installation of fire barriers to the ceiling void. 7. For the installation of acoustic baffles above demountable partitions. 8. For samples, mock-ups and the completion of a sample room. 9. For a separate visit to all areas to complete the installation of ceiling tiles including lining

through on completion of the sub-contract works. 10. For hangers to the underside of roof sheeting when the sub-contract works are associated with

a distribution centre, factory building or the like. 11. For supplying spare ceiling tiles to equate to 5% of the ceiling area. 12. For fixing grid and tiles separately.

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles – Toilet Cubicles & Vanity Units

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The sub-contractor must include within his price: 1. For provision of all timber framing and support to the sanitaryware and services. 2. For builders work holes for the installation of sanitaryware and associated plumbing. 3. For all associated ironmongery including toilet roll holders, hat and coat hooks, etc. 4. For all necessary access panels. 5. For cutting and fitting into places when the subsequent trades have completed their works to

standard building tolerances. 6. For all return visits to each area to allow all other trades, including first and second fix

mechanical and electrical installations to be completed in, on and around the sub-contract works.

7. For all necessary and adequate protection of the sub-contract works until handover of the Main

Contract Works. 8. For the provision of samples, mock ups, trial areas and the like. 9. Where IPS installation is specified, include for plumbing in all items of sanitaryware, filling with

water, adjusting and setting to work.

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Sub-Contract Procurement Trade Preambles – Vinyl & Carpet Flooring & Tiling

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The sub-contractor must include within his price: 1. For sweeping clean to remove dust and other minor items of debris prior to commencement. 2. For moisture testing to ascertain suitability of screeds. 3. For making good blemishes and minor surface damages to the screed with latex or similar

material prior to commencement. 4. For latexing all screed joints. 5. For any surface sealing of the screed required in the manufacturers recommendations. 6. For all setting out to ensure an even margin. 7. For all cutting, joining, mitres, angles, corners and the like including cutting around pipes,

frames, floor boxes, mat wells, etc. 8. For all grips, threshold strips, mat wells, and the like. 9. For infills to floor boxes, recessed manhole covers and the like. 10. For the protection of all floor gullies, drainage points and the like to ensure no grouting or

bedding material enters the drainage system. 11. For cleaning, sealing and polishing floor coverings as required by the specification. 12. For allowing floor covering materials to attain ambient temperature prior to laying. NB The sub-contractor is to provide within his quotation a m² rate for a suitable moisture

barrier to facilitate early laying of the flooring as specified.

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