Nominated sub-contractor - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 10:22, 30 October 2023

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	NB: On [[Public_project_definition\|public sector projects]], a sub-contract for which the client intends to nominate a sub-contractor may be subject to the requirements of the OJEU procurement rules.		NB: On [[Public_project_definition\|public sector projects]], a sub-contract for which the client intends to nominate a sub-contractor may be subject to the requirements of the OJEU procurement rules.

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	* Collaborative practices.		* Collaborative practices.
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	* Subcontractor.		* Subcontractor.

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	* Building article: [http://www.building.co.uk/what-sort-of-subbie-are-you?/3046823.article http://www.building.co.uk/what-sort-of-subbie-are-you?/3046823.article] What sort of subbie are you?		* Building article: [http://www.building.co.uk/what-sort-of-subbie-are-you?/3046823.article http://www.building.co.uk/what-sort-of-subbie-are-you?/3046823.article] What sort of subbie are you?

202.58.95.5 at 17:31, 12 July 2021

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Designing Buildings at 07:49, 28 August 2020

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	* PACE [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/PACE_-_GACC.pdf http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/PACE_-_GACC.pdf] Guidance for the Apppointment of Consultants and Contractors.		* PACE [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/PACE_-_GACC.pdf http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/PACE_-_GACC.pdf] Guidance for the Apppointment of Consultants and Contractors.

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Designing Buildings at 13:31, 4 February 2020

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	NB: On [[Public_project_definition\|public sector projects]], a sub-contract for which the client intends to nominate a sub-contractor may be subject to the requirements of the OJEU procurement rules.		NB: On [[Public_project_definition\|public sector projects]], a sub-contract for which the client intends to nominate a sub-contractor may be subject to the requirements of the OJEU procurement rules.

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	* Collaborative practices.		* Collaborative practices.
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	* Sub contractor.		* Sub contractor.

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	* Building article: [http://www.building.co.uk/what-sort-of-subbie-are-you?/3046823.article http://www.building.co.uk/what-sort-of-subbie-are-you?/3046823.article] What sort of subbie are you?		* Building article: [http://www.building.co.uk/what-sort-of-subbie-are-you?/3046823.article http://www.building.co.uk/what-sort-of-subbie-are-you?/3046823.article] What sort of subbie are you?

82.34.70.163 at 10:41, 3 October 2019

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	The contractual arrangements allowing nomination are very complicated, attempting to cover all possible eventualities both between the client and the main contractor and also between the main contractor and the nominated sub-contractor. This may include; objections by the main contractor to the nomination, insolvency of the nominated sub-contractor, the need for re-nomination, and so on.		The contractual arrangements allowing nomination are very complicated, attempting to cover all possible eventualities both between the client and the main contractor and also between the main contractor and the nominated sub-contractor. This may include; objections by the main contractor to the nomination, insolvency of the nominated sub-contractor, the need for re-nomination, and so on.

−	The contractor may or may not be held responsible for failure of the nominated sub-contractor to perform, depending on the exact wording of the specific contract used. However, as the subcontractor is being imposed on them, the contractor will generally be allowed the right to object to the subcontractor under certain conditions. It the client still wishes to use the subcontractor, some contracts allow them to indemnify the main contractor against the possible consequences of this.	+	The contractor may or may not be held responsible for failure of the nominated sub-contractor to perform, depending on the exact wording of the specific contract used. However, as the subcontractor is being imposed on them, the contractor will generally be allowed the right to object to the subcontractor under certain conditions. If the client still wishes to use the subcontractor, some contracts allow them to indemnify the main contractor against the possible consequences of this.

	In addition, as the contract for the nominated sub-contractor is with the main contractor, not with the client, the client may wish to ensure that they have a direct warranty with the nominated sub-contractor to guarantee performance and to indemnify them against any possible losses.		In addition, as the contract for the nominated sub-contractor is with the main contractor, not with the client, the client may wish to ensure that they have a direct warranty with the nominated sub-contractor to guarantee performance and to indemnify them against any possible losses.
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	* PACE [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/PACE_-_GACC.pdf http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/PACE_-_GACC.pdf] Guidance for the Apppointment of Consultants and Contractors.		* PACE [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/PACE_-_GACC.pdf http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/PACE_-_GACC.pdf] Guidance for the Apppointment of Consultants and Contractors.

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	* Domestic sub-contractors.		* Domestic sub-contractors.
	* Named sub-contractors.		* Named sub-contractors.
−	* Nominated sub-contractors...~~MUSATORA~~	+	* Nominated sub-contractors...

	In addition, on management contracts the works will be carried out by 'works contractors' and on construction management contracts the works will be carried out by 'trade contractors', although technically trade contractors are not sub-contractors as they are contracted by the client, and only managed by the construction manager.		In addition, on management contracts the works will be carried out by 'works contractors' and on construction management contracts the works will be carried out by 'trade contractors', although technically trade contractors are not sub-contractors as they are contracted by the client, and only managed by the construction manager.

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	* Domestic sub-contractors.		* Domestic sub-contractors.
	* Named sub-contractors.		* Named sub-contractors.
−	* Nominated sub-contractors...	+	* Nominated sub-contractors...MUSATORA

	In addition, on management contracts the works will be carried out by 'works contractors' and on construction management contracts the works will be carried out by 'trade contractors', although technically trade contractors are not sub-contractors as they are contracted by the client, and only managed by the construction manager.		In addition, on management contracts the works will be carried out by 'works contractors' and on construction management contracts the works will be carried out by 'trade contractors', although technically trade contractors are not sub-contractors as they are contracted by the client, and only managed by the construction manager.

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	* Domestic sub-contractors.		* Domestic sub-contractors.
	* Named sub-contractors.		* Named sub-contractors.
−	* Nominated sub-contractors.	+	* Nominated sub-contractors...

	In addition, on management contracts the works will be carried out by 'works contractors' and on construction management contracts the works will be carried out by 'trade contractors', although technically trade contractors are not sub-contractors as they are contracted by the client, and only managed by the construction manager.		In addition, on management contracts the works will be carried out by 'works contractors' and on construction management contracts the works will be carried out by 'trade contractors', although technically trade contractors are not sub-contractors as they are contracted by the client, and only managed by the construction manager.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Sub-contractors are appointed by main contractors to carry out part of the works on their behalf ~~which is bs~~. As construction has become more complicated and more specialist construction techniques have been developed, it has become increasingly common for contractors to sub-contract others rather than employing a large workforce themselves.	+	Sub-contractors are appointed by main contractors to carry out part of the works on their behalf. As construction has become more complicated and more specialist construction techniques have been developed, it has become increasingly common for contractors to sub-contract others rather than employing a large workforce themselves.

	The use of sub-contractors enables the main contractor to undertake more complex projects whilst not unacceptably increasing their risk, however, concerns have been expressed about the prevalence of sub-contractors because of a perception that the main contractor has less control over the skills and training of sub-contractor employees and so there may be a negative impact on quality and health and safety on site.		The use of sub-contractors enables the main contractor to undertake more complex projects whilst not unacceptably increasing their risk, however, concerns have been expressed about the prevalence of sub-contractors because of a perception that the main contractor has less control over the skills and training of sub-contractor employees and so there may be a negative impact on quality and health and safety on site.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Sub-contractors are appointed by main contractors to carry out part of the works on their behalf. As construction has become more complicated and more specialist construction techniques have been developed, it has become increasingly common for contractors to sub-contract others rather than employing a large workforce themselves.	+	Sub-contractors are appointed by main contractors to carry out part of the works on their behalf which is bs. As construction has become more complicated and more specialist construction techniques have been developed, it has become increasingly common for contractors to sub-contract others rather than employing a large workforce themselves.

	The use of sub-contractors enables the main contractor to undertake more complex projects whilst not unacceptably increasing their risk, however, concerns have been expressed about the prevalence of sub-contractors because of a perception that the main contractor has less control over the skills and training of sub-contractor employees and so there may be a negative impact on quality and health and safety on site.		The use of sub-contractors enables the main contractor to undertake more complex projects whilst not unacceptably increasing their risk, however, concerns have been expressed about the prevalence of sub-contractors because of a perception that the main contractor has less control over the skills and training of sub-contractor employees and so there may be a negative impact on quality and health and safety on site.

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	* Nominated sub-contractors...		* Nominated sub-contractors...

−	In addition, on management contracts the works will be carried out by 'works contractors' and on construction management contracts the works will be carried out by 'trade contractors', although technically trade contractors are not sub-contractors as they are contracted by the client, and only managed by the construction manager.	+	In addition, on management contracts, the works will be carried out by 'works contractors' and on construction management contracts the works will be carried out by 'trade contractors', although technically trade contractors are not sub-contractors as they are contracted by the client, and only managed by the construction manager.

	= Nominated sub-contractors =		= Nominated sub-contractors =
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	A nominated sub-contractor is one that is selected by the client to carry out an element of the works. Nominated sub-contractors are imposed on the main contractor after the main contractor has been appointed.		A nominated sub-contractor is one that is selected by the client to carry out an element of the works. Nominated sub-contractors are imposed on the main contractor after the main contractor has been appointed.

−	The mechanism for nominating is an instruction in relation to a prime cost sum to which the main contractor is entitled to add mark up and attendance costs. It allows the client to have direct separate negotiations with major suppliers of goods or services and feed their appointment and design input into the contract after works by the main contractor have commenced.	+	The mechanism for nominating is an instruction in relation to a prime cost sum to which the main contractor is entitled to add a mark-up and attendance costs. It allows the client to have direct separate negotiations with major suppliers of goods or services and feed their appointment and design input into the contract after works by the main contractor have commenced.

−	There are mutual benefits to the client and sub-contractor using the nomination route. The client can select the specialist contractor it wants, obtain design and value engineering input and have direct access during the progress of works. The sub-contractor benefits by having much greater certainty of payment.	+	There are mutual benefits to the client and sub-contractor using the nomination route. The client can select the specialist contractor it wants, obtain design and value engineering input and have direct access during the progress of works. The sub-contractor benefits by having so much greater certainty of payment.

	Examples of situations where sub-contractors might be nominated could include:		Examples of situations where sub-contractors might be nominated could include:

−	* Long delivery items where ordering is necessary before the appointment of a main contractor. For example, lifts, switchgear or refrigeration plant.	+	* Long delivery items where ordering is necessary before the appointment of the main contractor. For example, lifts, switchgear, or refrigeration plant.
	* Where specialist design input is required in the early stages of design development. For example, for a cladding system.		* Where specialist design input is required in the early stages of design development. For example, for a cladding system.
	* Where the client directly orders a preferred item on which design is to be based. For example complex or specialist industrial plant or equipment.		* Where the client directly orders a preferred item on which design is to be based. For example complex or specialist industrial plant or equipment.
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	The contractual arrangements allowing nomination are very complicated, attempting to cover all possible eventualities both between the client and the main contractor and also between the main contractor and the nominated sub-contractor. This may include; objections by the main contractor to the nomination, insolvency of the nominated sub-contractor, the need for re-nomination, and so on.		The contractual arrangements allowing nomination are very complicated, attempting to cover all possible eventualities both between the client and the main contractor and also between the main contractor and the nominated sub-contractor. This may include; objections by the main contractor to the nomination, insolvency of the nominated sub-contractor, the need for re-nomination, and so on.

−	The contractor may or may not be held responsible for failure of the nominated sub-contractor to perform, depending on the exact wording of the specific contract used. However, as the subcontractor is being imposed on them, the contractor will generally be allowed the right to object to the subcontractor under certain conditions. If the client still wishes to use the subcontractor, some contracts allow them to indemnify the main contractor against the possible consequences of this.	+	The contractor may or may not be held responsible for the failure of the nominated sub-contractor to perform, depending on the exact wording of the specific contract used. However, as the subcontractor is being imposed on them, the contractor will generally be allowed the right to object to the subcontractor under certain conditions. If the client still wishes to use the subcontractor, some contracts allow them to indemnify the main contractor against the possible consequences of this.

	In addition, as the contract for the nominated sub-contractor is with the main contractor, not with the client, the client may wish to ensure that they have a direct warranty with the nominated sub-contractor to guarantee performance and to indemnify them against any possible losses.		In addition, as the contract for the nominated sub-contractor is with the main contractor, not with the client, the client may wish to ensure that they have a direct warranty with the nominated sub-contractor to guarantee performance and to indemnify them against any possible losses.

−	Nomination is still common on international projects, but some forms of contract (such as Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) contracts) no longer include provision for nomination because of the complexities involved. The use of named sub-contractors, or named specialists is generally considered to be a simpler alternative.	+	Nomination is still common on international projects, but some forms of contract (such as Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) contracts) no longer include provision for nomination because of the complexities involved. The use of named sub-contractors or named specialists are generally considered to be a simpler alternative.

	= Payment =		= Payment =
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	= Allocation of preliminaries =		= Allocation of preliminaries =

−	The allocation of preliminaries between the main contractor and sub-contractor depends on whether ~~the~~ the nominated sub-contractor is appointed before or after the main contractor.	+	The allocation of preliminaries between the main contractor and sub-contractor depends on whether the nominated sub-contractor is appointed before or after the main contractor.

−	Normally the main contractor is appointed first. In this case it is wise to get the main contractor to specify the general preliminaries available to the sub-contractor, such as welfare buildings, craneage, site security, hoists, water, power and lighting and general scaffolding, etc., but also to set out specific items of preliminaries to be provided by the sub-contractor, such as site offices and stores, special scaffolding or cranes and waste disposal to a certain point.	+	Normally the main contractor is appointed first. In this case, it is wise to get the main contractor to specify the general preliminaries available to the sub-contractor, such as welfare buildings, craneage, site security, hoists, water, power and lighting, and general scaffolding, etc., but also to set out specific items of preliminaries to be provided by the sub-contractor, such as site offices and stores, special scaffolding or cranes and waste disposal to a certain point.

−	Before any order is placed the main contractor should be consulted as to whether the ~~sub-contractor~~'s proposals are acceptable including matters relating to preliminaries.	+	Before any order is placed the main contractor should be consulted as to whether the subcontractor's proposals are acceptable including matters relating to preliminaries.

	If the sub-contractor is appointed before the main contractor, it is wise to send them the proposed preliminaries requirements to be imposed on the main contractor and request that the sub-contractor clearly states in their tender what preliminaries are included in their bid and what preliminaries they anticipate will be provided by the main contractor.		If the sub-contractor is appointed before the main contractor, it is wise to send them the proposed preliminaries requirements to be imposed on the main contractor and request that the sub-contractor clearly states in their tender what preliminaries are included in their bid and what preliminaries they anticipate will be provided by the main contractor.
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	* Procurement route.		* Procurement route.
	* Selected subcontractor.		* Selected subcontractor.
−	* ~~Sub contractor~~.	+	* Subcontractor.

	= External references. =		= External references. =

	* Building article: [http://www.building.co.uk/what-sort-of-subbie-are-you?/3046823.article http://www.building.co.uk/what-sort-of-subbie-are-you?/3046823.article] What sort of subbie are you?		* Building article: [http://www.building.co.uk/what-sort-of-subbie-are-you?/3046823.article http://www.building.co.uk/what-sort-of-subbie-are-you?/3046823.article] What sort of subbie are you?
−	* PACE [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/PACE_-_GACC.pdf http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/PACE_-_GACC.pdf] Guidance for the ~~Apppointment~~ of Consultants and Contractors.	+	* PACE [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/PACE_-_GACC.pdf http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503135839/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/PACE_-_GACC.pdf] Guidance for the Appointment of Consultants and Contractors.

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