Before significant design decisions are taken, you should choose your contract type.
Model forms and letters are examples of the forms that are to be used, as appropriate, under the Capital Works Management Framework.
A contract used when the employer provides the full design for building works.
A contract used when the contractor is responsible for both design and construction of building works.
A contract used for civil engineering projects where the employer provides the design.
A contract used for civil engineering projects where the contractor undertakes both design and construction.
A simplified contract for small-scale building or civil engineering works.
A brief and flexible contract suitable for straightforward, low-value works.
A contract used for site investigations or exploratory works prior to main construction.
A contract enabling contractor input during the design phase of complex projects.
A framework agreement allowing multiple contracts to be awarded under a single procurement process.
A contract for ongoing maintenance and refurbishment over a defined period.
A flexible contract used for maintenance and refurbishment works that cannot be accurately defined in advance.