Contracts

The latest suite of NEC Contracts enable any project to be delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards.

The NEC4 Alliance Contract is a multiparty contract for the appointment of a number of partners to create an alliance to deliver a major project or programme of work.

The NEC4 Design Build and Operate contract (DBOC) allows Clients to procure a more integrated whole-life delivery solution.

The NEC4 Dispute Resolution Service Contract has replaced the NEC3 Adjudicator’s Contract, offering improved provision for dispute resolution procedures.

The NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) has been developed to be used in the engineering, building and construction industries.

The NEC4 Facilities Management Contract (FMC) is designed for the appointment of a service provider for a period of time to manage and provide a facility management service.

The NEC4 Framework Contract (FC) is intended for use in the appointment of suppliers to carry out construction work or to provide design or advisory services.

The NEC4 Professional Service Contract (PSC) is intended for use in the appointment of a supplier to provide professional services.

The NEC4 Supply Contract (SC) is used for the local and international procurement and supply of high-value goods and associated services.

The NEC4 Term Service Contract (TSC) is intended to be used for the appointment of a supplier for a period of time to manage and provide a service.

The NEC ECC Hong Kong Edition has been drafted by NEC with Hong Kong Development Bureau, based on the NEC4 ECC.

The guidance notes for all NEC4 contracts deal with procurement strategy, contract preparation, supplier selection and contract management.

NEC3 is a forward thinking contract. Its collaborative, straightforward approach - which has resulted in well documented time and money being saved on some of the biggest projects around the world - has won praise and support from across the spectrum of public and private sector.

The NEC3 Adjudicator's Contract (AC) should be used for the appointment of an Adjudicator to decide disputes under the NEC family of contracts

The NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract is the core document from which the options A-F are extracted. It contains all core clauses and secondary option clauses, together with the schedules of cost components and forms for contract data.

The Framework Contract is intended for use in the appointment of one or more suppliers to carry out construction work or to provide design or advisory services.

The Professional Service Contract is intended for use in the appointment of a supplier to provide professional services.

The NEC3 Supply Contract is the first set of standardised terms designed for local and international procurement of high-value goods and related services including design.

The Term Service Contract is intended to be used for the appointment of a supplier for a period of time to manage and provide a service.

These guidance notes explain the usage of the contract, procedures for appointing an Adjudicator, the nature of the form of agreement.

The purpose of this guide is to help users implement an early contractor involvement (ECI) approach using the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC).