The suite is uniquely flexible and can be used for the procurement of works, services and goods across all sectors — including public and private, buildings and infrastructure, plant and equipment — as well as all stages of a project lifecycle, from planning, design and project management to construction, maintenance and facilities management.
Each contract is supported by associated guidance notes and flow charts , detailing exactly what procedures should be followed by whom and when. The principal NEC3 contracts, short contracts and subcontracts can be broadly grouped into works, services and supply as shown below. The choice of NEC3 form depends on the project complexity and level of risk.
Works encompasses purchases such as the construction, refurbishment and decommissioning of buildings, structures, process plants and infrastructure — including everything from houses, schools, hospitals and leisure facilities to infrastructure for water, energy, transport, industry and waste.
Services includes purchases of professional services such as engineering, architectural, project management and consultancy works. It also covers composite services such as facilities management, cleaning, catering, security, maintenance and data processing. Supply includes supply of high-value goods and associated services such as transformers, generators, rolling stock, cranes, gantries and complex plant. It also includes lower-risk items such as building materials and products, stationery, personal protective equipment and parts.
Watch the below video produced by the Hong Kong government which provides more detail on how NEC3 works and the benefits of using the contracts. Discover a range of exclusive benefits, discounts and networking opportunities with the NEC Users' Group. Company Reg. The pricing options are yet another means by which the NEC suite of contracts offers users a customisable approach, which can be tailored to the needs of the project. Unfamiliar users must be careful that their pricing of a project has taken into account the contractual mechanisms, and be sure that the final drafting of the contract reflects their requirements as to payment.
Our website uses cookies. Accept Cancel. Location preference. We have offices in multiple countries, and if you are in one of these countries, can we set your preference for content based on your location? No location preference Set location preference. To set or change your location preference, and to help us make improvements to the website based on visitors' usage of the site, please accept cookies.
You can change your location preference at any time in the website header, and manage your cookies in the website footer. Refuse Accept. Find out more about cookies and how we use cookies via our Privacy notice.
Facet Name Our people. Jo Briggs. Partner - London. United Kingdom. Services: Fine art and Specie. Sectors: Insurance and reinsurace. Shipping and international trade. Transport and logisitics. No, because the demand is not strong enough to justify a professional legal translation. When a translation is required, the plain language used in all NEC contracts should make it relatively easy to translate. Geographically, the NEC contract has also been used in India where it could be further developed.
Given its success in Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia are logical possibilities. I hope continued use in New Zealand may lead to more use in Australia. And, despite the challenges, success in a few high-profile projects in the US or Canada could give NEC a foothold there. Author of 24 articles, 5 papers, and a book on NEC, he works today with the procurement team affiliated with the water consultancy division in the European region of a global consultant to Mott MacDonald.
What is commercial management? Subscribe and never miss out. There's always something going on here! NEC Contracts - are they right for you?
What is NEC? Is NEC really different from traditional contracts? Flexibility NEC Contracts are for both project and professional services and supply -- all using similar language and processes.
Main contracts long version and short version contracts are provided for different levels of complexity. Main contracts allow a range of payment options including lump sum, target cost, and reimbursable options. The project contract also has a remeasurement option — with a bill of quantities 1. The main contracts are modular with a number of secondary options — to be chosen — or not — by the employer to suit the contract.
Project contracts allow any amount of design by the supplier. Clear roles and clear actions are defined. There is a clear timescale for each action. The effect of change and claims on time and money are assessed in advance. The contracts, when properly used, directly encourage collaboration and professional project management to give the client better control and better awareness of the likely time for completion and the amount to be paid.
The contracts need active management. Who uses NEC and where? What heightened awareness does NEC give us?
0コメント