contract Services

The Contract Services unit addresses the contractual (technical and quasi-legal) issues arising primarily out of Government building construction activity. Its role includes:

• Management of major disputation, default and insolvency matters arising out of building construction contracts (in accordance with the Capital Works Management Framework);
• Developing and implementing best-practice tendering and contract formulation;
• In consultation with industry, seeking innovative and cost effective approaches to project delivery; and
• Providing expert advice in respect of building procurement and contract related matters to ensure that decisions on building assets are informed, cost effective and in the long term interests of the Government.

contracts

The Department of Public Works' suite of building contracts includes several which use Standards Australia general conditions of contract, for which special conditions of contract have been drafted.

Where this occurs, only the special conditions of contract are available for downloading. The Standards Australia general conditions of contract can be obtained from the SAI Global WebShop.

The contracts are generic in nature, but typically contain sections which must be completed with project specific details before tenders are called. They must not otherwise be amended in any way without prior consultation and agreement with Contract Services. Where circumstances require it, Contract Services will provide conditions of tender and contract specifically tailored to particular government projects or applications.

A brief description of the contracts is provided below. For further information regarding the contracts and their application, see Attachment 1 of the Capital Works Management Framework guideline Procurement Strategy and Contract Selection.

Contracts are available for download below.

DPW small scale minor works (102kb)

A lump sum contract used where the design and documentation has been completed by the principal and the contract value is less than $80 000. This contract is not suitable for use where the work includes asbestos removal or demolition work.

DPW minor works (138kb)

A lump sum contract used where the design and documentation has been completed by the principal and the contract value is less than $250 000.

DPW minor works with design (158kb)

A lump sum contract used where the contractor is also required to carry out design and/or documentation work and the contract value is less than $250 000.

DPW medium works (357kb)

A lump sum contract used where the design and documentation has been completed by the principal and the contract value is less than $750 000 for multiple trades or less than $1 million for a single trade.

DPW medium works with design (388kb)

A lump sum contract used where the contractor is also required to carry out design and/or documentation work and the contract value is less than $750 000 for multiple trades or less than $1 million for a single trade.

AS4305 Special Conditions of Contract and Annexure (To be read in conjunction with Australian Standard General Conditions of Contract AS 4305 – 1996)

A lump sum or schedule of rates contract used for medium works where the contract value is less than $1 million for multiple trades or less than $2 million for a single trade. Design and documentation work may be carried out by either the principal or the contractor.