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Oct 10, 2023 · Nominated subcontractors are common in Singapore. For example, the Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract (PSSCOC) have a supplement – the Standard Conditions of Nominated Sub-Contract 2008 – which is meant to be used together with the PSSCOC in situations involving nominated subcontractors.
The PSSCOC was developed to enable a common contract form to be used for all public sector construction projects. Using a standardised conditions of contract will allow users to be more familiar, reduce tendering efforts and promote greater efficiency in contract administration.
- Extension of Time and Force Majeure
- Loss and Expense
- Oral Instructions
- Notice
- Commentary
In the previous edition of the PSSCOC, “force majeure” was listed as a ground for extension of time under Clause 14.2(a), but it was left undefined. There was therefore uncertainty as to what events would qualify as force majeure and its applicability to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the 8th Edition: 1. Clause 14.2(a) now expressly defines force majeur...
The PSSCOC expressly allows for the claiming of Loss and Expense. In the 8th Edition, the definition of “Loss and Expense” has been refined to include, inter alia, the direct relevant costs of labour, Plant, Construction Equipment, materials, or goods actually incurred. The inclusion of “Construction Equipment” in the definition of Loss and Expense...
Clause 2.5 of the PSSCOC provides for a procedure to validate oral instructions from the Superintending Officer (i.e. the contract administrator). Previously, the Contractor could, within 7 days, confirm in writing to the Superintending Officer any oral instruction, and if such confirmation is not in writing within 7 days shall be deemed to be a va...
The Contractor and Employer are obliged to give Notices under Clause 37.2 of the PSSCOC for various matters. The following clauses have been amended to allow reciprocal notifications from either the Contractor or the Employer: 1. Clause 4.4: Responsibility for Identifying Ambiguities, Discrepancies; 2. Clause 10.7: Defects during the Progress of th...
While the amendments to the PSSCOC are welcomed, they are at first glance unlikely to apply to current public sector contracts affected by the COVID-19 pandemic (which would have been entered into on the basis of previous editions of the PSSCOC). It also remains to be seen if the Government will issue tender addendums to incorporate these amendment...
Aug 15, 2018 · Nominated sub-contractor: these are sub-contractors who are selected by the client that the client wants to be involved in the project. After this nomination process, the client then instructs the main contractor to enter into a sub-contract with the nominated sub-contractors.
26.5.4 Two standard form nominated sub-contracts are in wide usage in Singapore. They are: the Standard Conditions of Nominated Sub-Contract for use in conjunction with Public Sector Conditions of Contract for Construction Work 2008 (now in its 5th edition) ; and
Jul 1, 2022 · Standard Conditions of Nominated Sub-Contract for use in conjunction with the PSSCOC for construction works. For private sector projects, common standard forms include: Singapore Institute of...
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Welcome to the 2021 edition of the Annual Review of Singapore Construction Law Developments. This inaugural edition contains updates on decisions in the Singapore courts which would be of relevance to projects governed by Singapore law. Many of the topics come amidst ongoing developments of relevance in the common law world.
