ICE Conditions of Contract

The concept of a term contract will be familiar to most engineers. Local authorities and utilities have used this type of contract for many years to carry out routine maintenance and remedial work within a set geographical area. A contractor is appointed to carry out such work for an agreed period of time (the term), carrying out such packages of work as may be required by the Employer under conditions set out in the Contract. The ICE Term Version uses Works Orders to accommodate rolling renewal or replacement requirements (based on re-measurement or a lump-sum quotation for a particular operation). The traditional roles of the Engineer in advising the Employer, designing and supervising the Works and certifying payment are all maintained. The ICE Term Version was drafted bearing in mind the benefits of team working and current procurement initiatives. The Contract will therefore be suitable for planned maintenance or refurbishment work, as well as for emergency works where a contractor may be on call. It may also be suitable for the appointment of a short list of contractors for larger packages of work.