Sample Project Specs

General Specification &Conditions For PROPOSED WAREHOUSE Plot no 3690577 Al Quoz Ind.
Architect Structural Planners Project Manager

Tel. (00971) 04 2207760 Fax. (00971) 04 2207762
P.O. box. 126664
Email. orchidconsultants @hotmail.com
General Specification & Conditions

Prj. # DXB/63/0809
VOL-I
Owner :
Ms. Ali Khalifa Abdullah Saif
Project :
PROPOSED WAREHOUSE
Built up area: 51188.68 Sq. ft

Plot number : 3690577
Location :
Al Qouz ind. 4th
Dubai
Orchid Engineering Consultants Tel. (00971) 04 3580444 Fax. (00971) 04 3580404
General Specification &Conditions PROPOSED WAREHOUSE Plot no 3690577 Al Quoz Ind. 4
Contents
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Instructions to tenders
Specification
1 Earth work & excavation

2 Concrete work
3 Block work
4 Plaster
5 Finishes
6 Water proofing
7 Aluminum work
8 Provisional sums
Particular specifications for mechanical work
A
B
Water supply system

Drainage / plumping work
Fire Fighting & Fire alarm systems
Electrical works particular specification
Instructions tenders
Preambles
ORCHID Engineering Consultants Tel. (00971) 04 2207760 Fax. (00971) 04 2207762
INSTRUCTIONS TO TENDERS
NOTE:
* The Contractor shall submit B.O.Q. and total amount for the items mentioned under provisional
Sum before signing the Contract.
* Provisional sum for the steel structure is 2,800,000 dhs.
* Contractor shall provide necessary attendance, accessories, wiring and sleeves for service pipes
And electrical power points for the same.
* The Owner reserves the right to select & supply provisional sums, P.C. rates
items & it will be deducted from the Contract price without any benefit to the
Contractor.. Profits and overhead can be inserted separately.
1-1. The Contractors must submit the tender documents at their own expense and shall visit and
inspect the site of works and its surroundings before submitting their tenders.
1-2. The Contractors are reminded that this tender summary should be duly filled in and submitted
with the tender. The rates mentioned in the said tender summary shall be considered by the
parties in case of any variation, addition and / or omission of quantities for any of these or other
items than what is mentioned in the Contract Documents or the Contract Value.
1-3. The name of the Sub-Contractors if any with whom the contractor / second party intends to place
on sub-contract any portion of the work must be stated and approved by the Consultant before
signing the Agreement.
1-4. The first party will not be responsible for any expenses, which may be incurred by the contractor
in the preparation of the tender.
1-5. The first party does not bind himself to accept the lowest tender and reserves his right to reject
any or all tenders.
1.6 Contractor should not assume or mention any conditions which are not mentioned in the
specifications or not to exclude or change any of it.
1.7 The period allotted for this project shall be (12 ) months and (30) days mobilization Starting from
the date of demarcation or as instructed by the Engineer.
1-8. Penalty for any delay in the work by the Contractor shall be as follows:
Payable to the Owner
: Dhs. 500 /- per day up to 10% of the Total Contract Value
Payable to the Consultant:
Dhs. 300 /- per day
1-9. Building permit, Insurance and any other deposits / funds required to be paid by the Contractor.
Demolition of existing Structure shall be carried out by the Contractor to Consultants
Approval.
1-10 .Soil Report To Be Done By Owner.
1-11. the mode of payment shall be monthly based on the percentage of work completed on the site
or as approved by consultant and the payment submitted by contractor should include the
following:
- Complete site progress report (including site photos).
- Cube test result for casted structure elements
1-12 The Consultant will issue payment Certificate to the Contractor on the basis of the percentage of
work completed and approved on site.
* No payment shall be made unless the Consultant issues a payment certificate.
1.13 No allowance shall be made in the payment certificate for the cost of material on site.
1.14 The payment certificate will be issued or returned to contractor for correction, revision as directed
by the Engineer within 15 days of receiving contractors payment certificate..
1.15 The owner will make the payment within 15 days of issuing payment certificate by the
Engineer.,
1-16 The advance payment shall be made against Security Check and shall be deducted from
contractors payment certificate in proportion to amount of work carried out on site.
1-17 10% of each payment will be deducted and as performance retention.
1-18 The completion certificate shall be issued to the contractor only after satisfactory testing of all
services like water supply, drainage, electricity, air-conditioning, lift etc.
1-19 The contractor must submit in the manner as accepted by the Engineer calculations, sketches,
invoices, technical in formations.etc along with claimed variation and he is responsible for any
delay in decision by the Engineer due to the lack of the required in formations to provided by the
contractor..

1-20 5% of the retention amount will be released on issuing the substantial completion certificate by
the consultant upon all services are connected and satisfactory tested and commissioned, all required as
built drawings manuals of operation and certificate of warranties handed over to the Engineer approval
and all snags are attended.
1-21 5% (the remaining amount) of retention will be released at the end of maintenance period
(12 months + one month) and on the issuance of defects liability certificate.
1-22 Drawing along with specifications are to be returned to the Consultant Office within two weeks of
handing over the project failing which a fine of Dhs. 500/- will be charged.
The contractors are reminded that this is a lump sum turnkey contract and that they are
responsible to calculate their quantities and estimates
1-23 Contractor to add any additional Item to B.O.Q not listed but required.
1-24 All Items in B.O.Q to be priced separately failed to do so. Items not priced it deemed to be
included somewhere else in the contractor offer.
1-25 Contractor to add any additional Items to B.O.Q with quantities and rates as per drawings &
specifications not previously included to complete the build up of the lump sum tender price for the
respective section of the works should the tenderer fail to insert any items herein, it will deemed that
his lump sum price for the tender included all items necessary to make the Various System out lined in
the specifications and drawings and no subsequent claim for any additional item will be entertained.
1-26 Contractors responsibility to finish all works and approaches all Authorities concerned for
connection of services ahead time in order to have connection completed within the construction
period.
1-27 Price reduction shall be made in respect of decrease of quality or value due to substitute of
materials and no price addition shall be made in respect of increase of quality or value of the accepted
and approved substitute materials.
1-28 Incase substitute materials is not accepted by the Engineer, the contractor shall be solely liable for
any delay or loss accessioned by his failure to provide the specified materials.
1-29 The Engineer may not accept substitute materials and incase of different option of specified
materials. The Engineer has the right to select the option he feels is more suitable for works without
any objection b the contractor of any kind.
1-30 If the delay penalties reach 10% of the effective contract price (which means contractor price less
provisional and contingencies). The employer has the right to take over the project and complete the
project and to charge any extra cost to the contractor in addition to 10% penalty until all works are
completed.
1-31 Contractor to follow and consider in his offer the complying with the latest rules and regulations
of the concerned authorities. On the time of signing the contract.
1-32 The Engineer has the right to demand copy of the contracts between contractor and the approved
subcontractors or suppliers for reference and record at any time.
1-33 The contractor fail to pay the approved subcontractors/ suppliers their dues as per contract
between them in spite that dues received from the employer, then the Employer and the Engineer has
the right to stop the contractor payment or deduct from the contractor payment the amount due to the
subcontractor/ suppliers without any objection of the contractor of any kind.
1-34 Contractor shall seek the Engineer prior consent and permit for working beyond official working
hours
8:00 AM 2:0 PM and 3:00 PM 6:00 PM
Contractor shall provide transportation to and from the site.
1-35 The Engineers representatives shall be present at all major works and all concreting programs,
Engineers representatives and holidays availability is a most and especially after official working
hours and holidays. The contractor shall be paid 200 Dhs/ h for the Engineer
1-36 Contractor to delete Items inserted in B.O.Q may not require.
1-37 Any discount made by the contractor to the tender price should not be applicable on provisional
sums or Prime cost items unless agreed other wise by the Employer/ Engineer.
1-38 Contractor is responsible to submit co-ordination drawings for engineers approvals incorporating
all services over ceiling level (Architecture and MEP)
1-39 Contractor how is awarded the work shall pay 2.00% of total cost as tender fee to the consultant
even if the owner introduces or recommends contractor to the consultant.
Specification
1- Earthwork & Excavation
1.11.21.31.41.51.61.7-
1.81.91.10-
1.111.12-
Contractor to visit and inspect the site and to allow in his tender price for normal any
obstructions may interfere with the excavation.
Contractor to liaison with the local authorities for protecting diverting or shifting of existing
services without any claim or fees to contractor.
Contractor to allow removal all surplus o unsuitable materials resulting from excavation and
existing obstruction and the like and cart away to approved tip or as directed by the Engineer.
Site hoarding to be provided as per Engineer design and approval and DM regulations.
Contractor to allow for protecting the site and excavating area and the adjacent properties and
existing services. Al to engineer approval.
Back filling should be in layers not exceeding 300mm each, leveled, watered and compacted
to minimum M.D.D as specified.
Back filling material of granular road base to be laid under ground slab and paving block of
200mm thickness and minim. CBR of 80% leveled, watered and compacted to minim MDD as
specified.(not require)
All back fill materials the supplier and gradations to be approved by the Engineer, Contractor
to allow for carrying out required tests as directed by the Engineer on his own cost.
Anti termite treatment above Foundation , plinth area , along the outside perimeter of the
constructions inside the plot (horizontal and vertical treatment) .
Soil under swimming pool to be compacted properly, then a layer of gravelar road base should
be applied and compacted also all to approval of engineer , and two compaction tests to be
performed (one for the soil and one for the road base)all on contractor expense (not included
in swimming pool P.C. Sum)
Excavation and back filling to be measured in m3.
Pest control shall be apply under Ground floor ( cost by main contactor )
2- Concrete Work
2.12.22.32.42.52.62.72.82.92.102.112.122.132.142.152.16-
The latest revised edition of related BS standards, ASTM. Shall be followed for all concrete
works.
All concrete works should be of approved mix design and supplied by an approved ready mix
batch plant.
No hand mix of all concrete works is allowed.
All materials used in concrete work should be approved and in compliance with relevant
standard and code of practice as well local authorities norms and manuals.
Steel reinforcement should be high yield deformed bars to BS 4461 grade 46 of minim.
Strength of 460 N/ mm2
Concrete work to be carried out approved by weight batch plant.
Sulphate resistant cement to be used for all substructures including plinth ground beam and
ground slab and all concrete element in direct contact with soil.
Ordinary Portland cement to be used for all super structure concrete works.
Minim. 6 No. of cubs or as directed by the Engineer to be taken for any concrete delivered to
the site, and to be tasted for strength at 7 and 28 days at approved laboratory.
Formwork for all concrete works should be new 18mm marine plywood, supporting system to
be approved by the Engineer and contractor to submit the required calculations.
Concrete price to include form work, steel reinforcement, curing, protection of casted
members as directed by the Engineer, testing, poly then sheet 1000 gauge below plinth level.
Plain concrete with 20 N/mm2 strength (after 28days) using S.R.C for Blinding 10 cm thick
under reinforced Concrete footing
Reinforced concrete with 35 N/mm2 strength (after 28days) using S.R.C for all sub-structure
elements
Reinforced concrete with 35 N/mm2 strength (after 28days) using O.P.C for all super-structure
elements
Concrete works to be measured by m3 unless specified other wise.
All foundation, water tank and roof slab concrete mix design should contain RECRON
chemical additive.
3- Block Work
3.13.23.33.43.53.63.73.83.93.10-
All concrete blocks (hollow and solid) to be from approved mechanical factory to
Engineer approval and as per DM local order 44/1990.
Block works in contact with soil to be solid blocks. Fixed by 1:3 S.R cement sand mortar.
Block work to super structure to be fastened to concrete structure by approved
200x25x2mm G.1 holders fixed by gunshot at each third coarse of block.
All external block wall of the villas to be thermo block and as per the engineer approval
Block around windows, doors and openings to be solid with steel reinforcement except
lintels and sills, which should be concrete.
Block walls area exceeding 14 M2 the to be braced by reinforced 20x20 cm stiffeners tied
to column as directed by the Engineer.
First coarse of block to compound wall and to concrete slab to be solid.
All block work to be grouted, leveled and plum bed to Engineer approval.
Rate for block work to include wastage. Fixing anchors, curing, lifting lath mesh as
required etc.
Concrete block to be measured by m2.
4 plaster
4.14.24.34.44.54.64.74.8-
Sand used for plaster to be screened natural block sand of approved source, additives,
lime and dune sand can be added as appropriate as approved by the Engineer.
All surfaces to receive plaster should be prepared and remove any Irrigulaties to be rectify
perior to work.
The mix design of plaster to be approved by the Engineer.
Pregalvanized mesh lathing of minim 1.6 Kg/m3, plaster stopper for internal and S.S for
external from approved make.
Pregalvanized still angle beads of 50 mm expanded metal for internal and stainless still
for external of approved make.
Rate to include preparation surfaces, hacking concrete work, dashing leveling points,
accessories as required by the Engineer, curingetc.
Plaster (1:3 mix, ) 15 mm thick for ceiling. And 20mm thick for walls
Plaster to be measured by m2.
5 finishes
5.1-
Leveling sand under tiles not accepted, tiles to be laid on concrete screed and cement
mortar.
5.2All additives, grouting..etc. spacers for tiles to be approved by the Engineer .
5.3Interlocking tiles paving should be of approved color, shape and pattern laid on 50mm
crushed sand and compacted. measured in m2.
5.4The Kerbstone works to include the P.CC, polythene sheet, concrete base, hunching, form
works joints with flexel sheet. All to Engineer approval and measured in RM.
5.5Fixing of marble and natural granite should be to Engineer approval wet land dry fixing,
groutetc measured in m2.
5.6All grooves at facad to be powder coated aluminuim chanel of approved colour by
engineer
5.7Paint work to include preparation the surfaces, treating the cracks. Apply the paint
system complete as per Engineer approval and the manufacturer instructions and as per
the following systems:
Texotile system for external surfaces( plastered wall or rendered block),will be Full epoxy
system to be followed:
i.
1X Penguard HB
ii.
1X Penguard Texo
iii.
2X Futura II
Oil paint system for external&internal and wooden surfaces, will be Alkyd oil paint system
to be followed:
i.
1X Bengalac wood primer
ii.
2X Gardex Gloss/ Matt Enamel
Acrilic emulsion for internal surfaces will be High washable smooth finish system to be
followed:
i.
1X PVA Primer
ii.
2X Stucco
iii.
2X Fenomastic Silk /Matt Emulsion
5.8-
False ceiling work to include for supply and fixing approved false ceiling system as per
drawing and B.O.Q including cut out and opening for services to include also painting as
required, approved suspension system noting that:
i.
Measure will be m2 and for bulk head RM up to 50 cm height.
ii.
Aluminuim strip false ceiling will be 200mm wide without groove
iii.
Calcium silicate false ceiling tiles will be 9mm thick
iv.
Gypsum false ceiling will be 12mm thick
v.
Gypsum false ceiling tiles will be with aluminuim foil backside
vi.
Aluminuim false ceiling tiles will be 0.7mm thick
6- water proofing
6.1- Wet areas water proofing will be liquid membrane reinforced with polerthene base
and applied rate to include treatment of surface cracks, primer, over laps.. etc. and to be
measured in m2.
6.2- Roof water proofing will be APP modified 4 mm thick membrane reinforced with 200 g/ m2
polyester of approved quality torch applied rate to include treatment of surface cracks,
primer, over laps.. etc. and to be measured in m2.
6.3- Heat insulation board of extruded polystrene and 50 mm thick of approved, tightly laid
measured in m2 quality.
6.4- Tanking system to be of approved SBS non woven membrane of 4 mm thick reinforced with
200 g/m2 polyester including 6 mm protection board as directed by the Engineer will be
applied in case that water table is higher than excavation level or lower than excavation level
with less than 1M
6.5- 2coats of cold applied rubber based bitumen will be applied in case that water table is lower
than excavation level with more than 1M
7- Aluminum work
7.1-
7.27.37.47.57.67.7-
7.87.9-
Supply, install, and maintain Electro statically powder coated aluminum door & windows
using Gulf Extrusion Profiles color, mullion, transoms, sills, Lugs, weather-strip, fly screens
from inside, sealant, hardware, glazing strips, and glazing as per drawing, specification and
Eng. approval. Different color will be used to Architect choice & approval. Work to be
carried out by an approved subcontractor only.
Sections 13009 &13010 and its supporting sections will be used for sliding windows
Sections 13023 &13024 and its supporting sections will be used for sliding doors
Coloured reflective tempered double glass 6 mm. (high performance reflected glass)
All bathrooms & W. C. window to be double glazing, 6mm reflective and 6mm sand plasted
glass.
All handles, locks and all other accessories are subject to the choice of architect and approval
of engineer
All hinges used should be heavy duty as per the choice of architect and approval of engineer
All Aluminum and glasswork to be tested against leakage by pressured water prior to take
over. Contractor to arrange for such test in presence of owner and Consultant. The system
must be perfectly sealed against leaking & whistling and resist wind pressure.
Contractor shall submit workshop drawings to the consultant approval before commencement
to any aluminum work. All materials are to be submitted for approval by the engineer.
Balustrades and aluminum handrail should be provided as shown in the drawings. All need to
be rigidly connected; all ends needy capped to approval of engineer.
8. provisional sums
1- Provisional sum for sanitary wares is inclusive of mixers only but exclusive of : Bottle traps,
flexible hoses, angle valves, gate valves, .. etc . which to be supplied /installed by MEP sub-contractor
2- Provisional sum of dish system is exclusive of : conducting / J. Boxes, .. etc , and inclusive only of
dishes wires, sockets, stands, splitters etc .
Approved Civil Materials

SER.NO.
Description
Brand
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
13
14
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16
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Concrete Mix
Test laboratory
Blocks
Interlock tiles
Kerbstone
Sand
Cement factory
Polythene Sheet
A.P.P. membrane
S.B.S. membrane
Lift pit waterproofing
rubber base bitumen
Liquid membrane
Waterproofing mortar additive
Steel reinforcement
Joint Sealant
Hold fast
Plaster accessories
Marble work
Mosaic Roof Tile
Ceramic Tiles
Tiles grout
Granite Tiles
Paint(external- internal)
Stone Paint
Alum. Strip false ceiling
Gypsum tile + Board
False ceiling suspension System
Alum. tiles
Wooden Door lock
Hinges + Stoppers
Door Closer
Glass
Aluminum
Alum.Accessorries
Alum. Door lock
Corner guard
Swimming pool
Glass block
G.R.C.
K.Cabinet
Ward-robes
Pest control
Approved Supplier
Approved laboratory
Approved Supplier
Approved Supplier
Approved Supplier
Approved Supplier
Approved Supplier
Kangaroo
Local
Local
HD2 from Alzaid factory
Lavatex RBE
Rooftex
Integral liquid water proofer
Qatar
Polysulphide-Emirate specialities
Expamet-Emirate specialities
Expamet-Emirate specialities
Approved Supplier
Approved Supplier
Approved Supplier
Rainbow
Approved Supplier
Jotun
Trade house-Caparol
Luxalun
Boral(Australia)
Armstrong. U.S.A
Dampa
Approved Supplier
Acrimo
Dorma
Ford- Belgium
Gulf extrusion sections
Savio-Geise
Kafli Germany
Ismat
Approved Sub-contractor
Solaris (Germany)
Terrazo
Dursban 4TC
PARTICULAR SPECIFICATIONS FOR MECHANICAL

WORK
A:WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM

1-Ground and Roof Water Tanks
Roof & ground water tank capacity shall be as mentioned on drawings
Tank is to be guaranteed for 10 years from the date of installation.
2. Domestic Water Supply Pumps

In general either booster or transfer sets as shown in the tender drawing the pumps shall be
Horizontal multi-stage, centrifugal type complete with stainless steel impellers, shaft and casing.Each
pump shall be driven by totally enclosed, fan cooled, squirrel cage, star -delta electric motor with class
F insulation, IP54 protection suitable for 380V/50Hz power supply automatically controlled and
protected by approved control panel. Each pump suction/discharge line will incorporate a gate valve
plus quick closed spring actuated check valve (in discharge line only) .
Suction/discharge and manifold pips shall be made of hard copper to BS 2871 part 1 suitable for
working pressure of 10 bar .
a. Transfer Pump Set (on the ground ) :
2xhorizontal, multistage water pump (stand by/on duty)(Capacities as shown on the Tender
drawings).
The pumps shall start /stop by means of pressure switch and complete with dry running
protection.The pump shall be located inside louvered penthouse .
. Control Panel :
One of common control panel comprising of:
- Star delta starters (size according to motor KW).
- Cyclic switch
- Selector switches (Auto /Off/Hand)..
- H/L voltage cut -out
- Transformer to give 24V out-put for float switches
- Dry running protection.
- Run, trip, power indication lights.
- TP MCB+ ELCB back up protection..
- Enameled steel enclosure with IP: 54 protection.
b. Booster Pump Set (on the roof )
1x horizontal, multistage water pump(Capacities as shown on the Tender drawings)(stand by/on duty) , complete
with 24 L press tank, press switches, press gauges, control panel & dry running protection.The pump set is to be
kept in aluminum, louvered penthouse of suitable size complete with door and lock.
3. Internal Cold & Hot Water Supply Pipes

Shall be as following
Cold and hot water running above false ceiling as a ring main shall be made of copper to BS 2871
Part-1, table-X with compression fittings, suitable for 10 bar working pressure.Hot water pipes shall be
pre-insulated to protec-2000.
Vertical, connected cold and hot water pipes shall be made of crosslinked polyethylene- line(80-85
degree) of 16mm dia and 2.2 mm wall thickness ( ie Pex pipes) complete with 28mm dia blue/red pvc
conduits,pvc boxes . All fittings & accessories are made of bronze, with compression type fittings.
4. External Cold Water Supply Pipes

External underground main water supply pipes are to be upvc class-E .
External on the roof shall be half hard copper to BS: 2871, Part-1, table X with compression fittings
covered with closed cell rubber insulation covered with canvas cloth applied with approved vapor
barrier.
5. Water Supply Pipe Supports

AII pipe inside OTS,ducts and other areas to be supported with 1,5mm thick galvanized steel clamps
,factory rubber lined ,complete with 8mm threads rod and rawl plug.
6. Valves
a. Globe Valves :
One 3/4 size valve with blue marking to be provided in each bathroom ,toilet and kitchen . location to
be approved by the consultant.. Valves shall be bronze constructed to BS: 2060 ;1964 with non rising
stem.
b. Chrome Plated Angle Valves :
Both in blue and red marking 1/2inch size each 2 Nos. to be provided for every wash basin, bidet,
water heater and kitchen sink . One no to be provided for every WC flush tank, dish washer ,washing
machine and washing hose combination.
c. Gate Valves :
Should be bronze construction, screwed ends to BS: 21:1973 with cast aluminum handles to BS: 3464
d. Float Valves :
should be bronze construction with rubber seating ,copper/gun metal float arm and plastic ball float to
BS: 1212 part 1:1953 or 2:1970.
e.Non Return Valves:
should be bronze construction, swing type, screwed ends to BS:5154.
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f. Pressure reducing valves

Wherever shown in the drawing press reducing valves shall be provided. Valve shall be of brass
construction with direct acting diaphragm, adjusting screw and pressure gauge
g. Flexible connectors
Twin sphere type with multilayered tire cord fabric and neoprene body completes with G.I. female
unions.
Note : All screwed ends valves are to be provided with two unions.
7. Electrical Water Heater
Water heater to be horizontal, glass lined type complete, safety, non-return and gate valves. Pipe
connections to water heaters are to be of insulated half hard copper pipes table-x with compression
fittings FROM ARISTON .
- (50 Liters Capacity for bath room)
- (80 Liters Capacity for kitchen)
8. Washing Hose Combination :
To be provided in each bathroom & toilet near WC unit ,complete with 90cm flexible metal tube ,
angle valve , hand spray and wall support. All flexible hoses to be covered with factory applied
transparent polyethylene casing, .
10.Main inlet Water Meter
As shown in the drawing ,and as per local water department specifications and requirements a main
water meter with two gate valves is to be housed inside suitable size recessed type box with door.
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B: DRAINAGE/ PLUMPING WORK

1. Kitchen Sink
Should be stainless steel, double bowl complete with chain & plug. Blanco-Germany make or
equivalent.
2. TRAPS FOR KITCHEN SINKS & WASH BASINS.

Traps should be upvc, telescopic bottle type , with cleaning eye and adjustable heights..
3. Sink Mixer
(To be included in the kitchen cabinets price).
Chrome plated, stainless steel to engineer approval.
From : Grohe-Germany (or equivelant)
4. Floor Traps and Covers

4 stainless steel (JAPAN-HAMADA) or equivalent .
5. Roof Drain Units

( Rain water outlets)
Dome/zurn type with 3 or 4 socket outlet , UPVC .
6. Balcony Drain Units

10x10cm UPVC with stainless steel grating and cover ..
7. Gully Traps
Supply and install wherever shown on the drawing of UPVC, gully traps with 4 0 spigot
outlet ,round plastic grid.
8. Clean-Outs/ Rodding Eyes

Shall be of the same material and dimensions as pipe to be cleaned, and shall be placed as shown in
the drawings. Above ground and ceiling mounted cleanouts shall have UPVC access plugs with UPVC
screw caps. Floor clean out shall have sealed inspection cover plate.
9. Manhole Covers & Frames

All covers and frames shall be Cast Iron,double seal of 600x600 mm.Covers shall be either heavy
duty,Grade-A,or medium duty Grade-B as shown on the drawings
All covers are to be bitumen coated. RBA/RSAHD
10.Covers & Frames for Gully Traps

Shall be Cast Iron,double seal of 300300mm size,Covers shall be of medium duty,grade-B
with bitumen coating.
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NOTE:
- Manholes and Gully Traps to be complete with
- Sealing grooves to be filled with grease.
-3- sets of cover keys to be provided.
- GRP sealing of 6mm thickness to be provided when MH is connecting to main sewer line.
11.Drainage Pipes, Fittings and Accessories (Push-Fit System With Ring Seal)
Soil/Waste pipes to be8/ 6 / 4/ 3 as shown in the drawings.
floor trap to gully trap - 3
vent pipes - 3
wash basin to floor trap - 1.5
bath tub /shower tray to floor - 2
kitchen sink to floor trap - 2
A/C drain vertical riser - 2
A/C horizontal pipes (from A/C tray to the vertical riser ) - 3/4
Rain water pipes 3
Balcony drain vertical riser-2
washing machine- 1.5
Bidet to floor trap- 2
All pipes and accessories shall be manufactured to B.S. 5255, 4514 & 4660.
12. UPVC Drainage Pipe Supports

All drainage pipes, horizontal and vertical running, exposed and concealed should be supported with
1.5mm thick galvanized steel clamps, factory, rubber lining, complete with 8mm stainless steel
threaded rod and rawl plug .
13. Full Bath Sets

As shown in tender drawings each bath set including: GRP bath tub / shower tray, bidet, wash basin,
wc, single hole mixers and screw-on accessories. Mixers from Grohe-Germany (or equivelant)
14. Toilet Sets

As shown in tender drawings each toilet set including :wash basin, WC, bidet, single hole mixers and
screw-on. Mixers from Grohe-Germany (or equivelant)
15. Miscellaneous Accessories

Chrome wall flanges ,metal flexible connectors, WC connectors sealant and mastic 60cm40cm all
sides beveled mirrors with fixing clips, with fixing screws for all bath and toilet sets,etc.
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Schedule of Approved Manufacturers for Mechanical Works
Sr.NO
Material
Manufacturer
1.
water tanks.
APPROVED SUPPLIER
2.
G.R.P Hot Pressed Panel Water Tank.
-balmucal
-Local.
-Solico
-Local.
-Mitsubishi
-Local.
3.
-Grandf-----------------ous Denmark
Water Pumps.
K.S.B.
-Espa- Spain
4.
5.
6.
7.
Electric water Heater.
-Ariston
-Italy.
-Thermix
-Italy.
-A.O. Smith
-U.K
-Hepworth/G.F. Local/U.K.
UPVC Pressure Pipes and Fittings.
Copper Pipes.
Pex-Pipes & Fittings.
-Durapipe
-U.K.
-Yorkshire
-U.K.
-Kuterlex
-U.K.
-Wednesbury
-U.K.
-JRG Sanipex
-Switzerland.
-Franksche(Fripex)-Germany.
8.
Valves (Gate,Check,Float type)
-Comap
-France.
Morley
U.K.
-Crane
-U.K.
-Pegler
-U.K.
9.
Angle valve
-Grohe
-Germany.
10.
Y-Strainer.
-Crane
-U.K.
-Spirax Sarco
-U.S.A.
-Econosto
-Holland.
-Siemens
-Germany.
-Econosto
-Holland.
11.
Float Switches.
12.
Mixers
-Grohe
-Germany
13.
Pressure Guage.
-Hunter
-Germany
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Drainage Services
1.
2.
U/G & A/G uPVC pipes, Fittings,
-Hepworth
-U.K.
Accessories.
-Marley
-U.K.
-Terrain
-U.K.(U/G only)
Floor, Gully, Bottle traps, Roof drains,

Outlet and Cleanouts.
3.
Manholes and Gully Covers.
4.
Pipe Hangers and Supports.
-Terrain
-Hepworth
-U.K
-RSI
-RBA
-Ducast
-Flamco
-India.
-India
-UAE
-Holland.
-Isofix
-U.K.
-Spain.
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FIRE FIGHTING & FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS

N./A.
.1 Hose Reel Pumpset
Will be comprising the followings:
1 x vertical multistage centrifugal type with st.steel shaft, impellers and casing driven by totally
enclosed, fan cooled, squirrel cage, star-delta electric motor with class F insulation and IP 54
protection. The pump capacity is 10m3/hr at 40m head .
1 x single stage end suction self priming centrifugal pump with mechanical seal, st.steel shaft,
impeller and cast iron casing driven by , electric start diesel engin complete with battery charger
voltmeter & ammeter, auto/manual start preset switch, start failure warning light LOP/HT warning
light, stop button and fuel tank of sufficient capacity for 3 hours continuous running. Pump duty shall
be same as above electric main pump.However the diesel engine will start automatically in case electric
supply fails , either electric or diesel pump shall be started automatically by press switch( falling
pressure)
1 100L pressure tank suitable for 6bar working pressure .
Pressure switches, pressure gauge and all necessary valves .
1 x automatic control panel (comprising the following)
- DOL/Star delta starters.
- MCB.
-H/L voltage cut -out.
- Selector switches (Auto /Off/Hand .)
- Automatic battery charger-10 Amps.
- Battery charger voltmeter & ammeter
- Run, trip, power indication lights.
1interlocked isolator door.
- Dry running preventing device with external IP54 flash light and hooter .
.2 Fire Hose Reels

Swinging type ,100 feet 1 rubber hose suitable for W.P. 15 bar and manufactured to
BS 169/2:1981, complete with 1 gate valve ,union and jet /spray/shut off nylon nozzle.
Pipe connection should be 1,GI class-C complete with red oxide and finished with red paint ..
.3 Landing Valves
Gate pattern landing valve for dry riser systems to B.S. 5041 pt2, manufactured in gunmetal, flanged
type complete with blank cap and chain, padlock and strap. Landing valve is to be fixed inside hose
reel cabinets wherever shown in the drawings.
.4 Fire fighting equipment cabinet

150x90x40 cm depth heavy section aluminum double door with lock ,6mm wired glass and red paint
to accommodate: Fire hose reel,hose pipe, fire extinguishers and landing valve. The contractor should
submit detailed drawing for consultant approval.
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.5 Twin Inlet Breaching

Complete, with non-return valve, 2.5 inch inlet ,gun metal flanged type, fixed with stainless steel bolts
and nuts to be housed in 50cm05 cm05cm recessed aluminum box with 6mm wired glass
aluminum door and lock to BS 5041 Part 5/1971. Box to be finished with red paint .
.6 Air Release Valves

Brass, screwed type, 1 size auto air release valve to BS 2591 with cock valve to be provided at
high points of both dry & wet risers.
.7 GI Pipes and Fittings

Class B seamless type coated with chrome prime plus 2 coats of H.B epoxy paint .
.8 GI Pipe Supports
1.5mm thick, galvanized, factory rubber lined a clip complete with 8mm125mm threaded rod and
rawl plugs .pipe supported to be provided every 1.8m distance .
From : Mupro-Germany.
.9 Fire Extinguishers
5kg dry powder and 5 kg CO2 from : Walker Fire UK, Firemaster Extinguisher-UK,Walter
Kidde-UK.
.11 Fire Proof Insulation Materials

To be used in electrical rooms (All floors) to prevent fire spread to other floors.
.11 Fire Proof Coatings

Each door to the stair case area to be wooden fire proof door (FPD), as per civil defence regulations
Each door to be painted with two(2) coats of fire proof paint, with two hours fire rating. Coatings to
be approved make and carried out by an approved sub-contractor. Refer architecture drawings for door
sizes.
.12Plastic sign boards (civil defense requirements)

To be as per local civil defense requirements in Arabic and English, 30x30cm each.
To be provided for Transformer room, pump room, water tank room, garbage room (all floors),
electrical room (all floors), fire fighting equipments (all floors).
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.13Plastic sign boards (Floor Nos Indicators)

To be used as floor nos. indicators, 3 nos for each floor 30cmx20 cm each , black writing on white
plastic for stair cases.
14 .Fire Alarm System Components

Fire alarm control panel, detectors, call points, bells, cables, emergency lights and exit signs to be as
per the civil defence requirements. Fire alarm control panel to be recessed type (16 Zones ).
Fire alarm panel From : Caradon Gent-UK, Simplex- USA, Edwards USA.
Emergency lights /exit signs From : Cefex-UK ,Orbik UK or equivalent.
Fire resistant cables FB200 Gold type(Rrd) from : Pirelli Cables UK ,Delta Energy Cables -UK
Smoke/Heat detectors to BS 5445 From : Caradon Gent-UK or Apollo Fire Detectors-UK.
Sounders :Caradon Gent-UK or eq.
Manual call points :Apollo Fire Detectors UK, Caradon Gent-UK
.15 In General
The fire fighting &alarm systm works shall be caried out and the equipments shall be in
accordance with the following:
a) Local Civil Defence Regulation and Requirements.
b) The Loss Prevention Council.
The contractor has to prepare detailed shop drawings for fire fighting and alarm systems and submit
to the local fire authorities and consultant for approval.However all items or material used are to be
approved by local fire authorities and consultant engineer. The installation shall be in accordance with
BS 5389; pt 1 ; 1980 with all relevant amendments and up to date instructions given by local fire
authorities at no extra cost.
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ELECTRICAL WORKS PARTICULAR SPECIFICATIONS
I GENERAL NOTES
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
All electrical points shall be installed as shown in the drawings.

All switches,sockets,isolators,light fittings,distribution boards etc installed outside/in damp areas
shall be weatherproof.
All sockets shall be three pin shuttered type and switches 10 amp rating unless otherwise
specified.
All materials shall be confirming to British Standard specifications.
MEP Job includes high quality systems and equipment as detailed in drawings and specifications.
MEP contractor/subcontractor must have required technical expertise to undertake this quality of
work.
The quality of work to be such that long term trouble free operation of system & service
installation is achieved.
All electricians must hold a valid wiremen licence issued by M/S DEWA ( Elec div.)
Before commencement of any excavation work the contractor shall ensure no service lines are
crossing, in case service lines are crossing it is to be protected.
Any damage/penalty is contractors responsibility.
BEFORE STARTING RESPECTIVE WORKS.
Contractor shall submit & obtain approval for the following:

Shop Drawings.
Load Schedules.
Single Line Diagrams.
Electrical Cable Layouts.
Schematic Single Line Diagrams for Panel , DBs etc.
Material Approval:
All materials to be submitted in material submittal form stating, Make,
Specification,Name of Manufacturer/Supplier along with catalogues & samples.
AFTER COMPLETION OF WORKS.

Contractor shall submit the following:
As-Built Drawings.
As-Laid Cable Layouts.
Catalogues for all equipments used in the installation.
Operation and maintenance manuals for the above.
Guarantee Certificates for equipment.
All above items shall be submitted in triplicate except Guarantee Certificates.
9. All works shall be carried out as per latest rules and regulations of M/S DM,
DEWA,ETISALAT,CIVIL DEFENCE, and any other local government authority.
10. All testing charges, governmental fees and any form of duty to be paid by the contractor
and it shall be included in the quotation/tender
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II ELECTRICAL WIRING
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Minimum size of wires used for lighting 2.5mm2,13 amp socket 4.0 mm2 and 15amp
Power socket 4.0mm2.
All airconditioning and other equipment wiring shall be as per equipment rating.
The electrical wire shall run through PVC conduits3/4 and 1 and of approved make.
Conduits shall run in concrete and masonary work.
All exposed conduits inside/outside buildings should be GMS galvanised mild steel
conduits(hot dipped galvanised) & not PVC.
All accessories saddle bars,elbows, bends etc shall comply with IEE Standards.
Earth insulation tests to be carried out on the installation.
All phases load must be balanced and the work of standard specification of
M/S DEWA.
III ELECTRICAL CABLES

1.
2.
3.
4.
All cables to be armoured copper cables.

Proper protection to be provided for cables crossing different services.
PVC ducts to be provided for incoming cables 6dia.
Wherever necessary, manholes to be provided for electrical cables inside the building.
The cover of manhole should be same as floor finish and provision for lifting the same is to be
provided.
IV DISTRIBUTION BOARDS
Sheet Steel enclosure surface / flush mounting with hinged lockable cover. W/P for
outside.
Incommer Isolator
Outgoing ELCBS,UV relay with autoreset & MCBS. As per M/S DEWA
requirements.
Spare MCBS at least two nos to be provided for each section or one of each rating.
V TELEPHONE
Main incomming to JN box shall be as per Etisalat requirements ,in general 2 Nos
4 Dia PVC ducts to be provided.
Telephone duct to be laid in 85 cm deep trench with PVC warning tape (English and
Arabic marking.) laid at 30 cm fromFFL.
Each block to be provided with a separate JUNCTION BOX.
Inside the building all conduits shall be 1 dia.
Block wiring to be done as per ETISALAT requirements.
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VI Lighting and Small Power Installations

1.General Requirements
The contractor shall submit complete working drawings with all relevant details for the proposed
installation of lighting and small power in compliance with the design drawings, specifications and
local schedules for the various areas.
2. Lighting in Areas with False Ceiling

These areas shall be with 60x60cm false ceiling. Recessed 4x18W fluorescent fixtures suitable for
the particular false ceiling shall be used. All down light fixtures shall be recessed mounted on to
the false ceiling.OR AS SPECIFIED FOR SPECIFIC AREA ELSEWHERE.
3. Lighting in Areas Without False Ceiling

Unless otherwise stated, all these areas shall be equipped with surface ceiling/mounted fixtures/ as
indicated in the drawings.
4. Decorative Lighting
These shall be suspended or surface mounted and should match with the wall bracket installed on
the same area .
5. External Lighting
This shall comprise of galvanized steel lighting columns complete with high pressure
soduim lamp/metal halide lamp and control gear, cables and all accessories. Cables to columns
shall be laid direct in ground .
All external lighting circuits shall be controlled by contactor time switch assembly as well
as ELCB 100ma .
6. Fluorescent Fixtures
All fluorescent lighting luminaires shall be provided with capacitors to give p.f.in excess of 0.9
lagging .
All the ballasts should conform to BS 2818 : part 2 : 1985 or IEC82 and shall be suitable for
normal switch start operation.
Fluorescent luminaires shall have spring-loaded bi-pin lamp holders and shall be equipped
with control gear to give trouble free operation at an ambient temperature of 50 deg c. .The
ballast shall be of polyester resin filled type and shall be made of laminated sheet metal core
with coils of enamel wires of class H (180 Deg C). It should have touched proof push wire
spring terminal .Third harmonic should not exceed 10%of the fundamental.The capacitor to be
metal enclosed and rated for 250V.
The internal wiring shall be with insulation of PVC rated for 105 Deg .C as minimum heat
resistant wires .It shall be of appropriate sizes neatly clipped in position .All luminaires shall
contain all associated control gear within the body of the luminaire. The main body of the
luminaire shall be stove enamelled.
The fluorescent tubes shall have a life of approximately 7500 hours and shall be of efficiency 96
1m /W,85 color rendering index and 4000K colour temperature .
The contractor , before ordering the fluorescent luminaires , shall obtain the approval of the
Engineer .The submittal , necessary to obtain the approval, should contain the catalogues of
the luminaires, all necessary technical data and a light distribution calculation in accordance
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with British zonal method. The luminaires chosen by contractor, in addition to meeting the
requirements of specifications and drawings, shall be able to maintain the standard lighting
levels:
7. Incandescent Lighting Luminaires
Lighting luminaires for use with tungsten filament lamp shall comply with BS 4533.
All tungsten lamps shall be internally frosted type and shall comply with
BS 161: 1976.
All lamp holder shall be of bayonet cap type for lamps upto and including 150 watt and shall
comply with BS52 : part 1 : 1981.
8 .Socket outlet
General purpose socket outlets shall be of 13 A shuttered 3 pin switched type complying with
the requirements of BS 1363: 1984. These shall generally be connected on ring main circuits.
Connections to the phase and neutral conductors shall be carefully made in accordance with the
manufacturers markings and the earthpin shall be effectively earthed. Unless specified otherwise,
all general purpose 13 A socket outlets shall be mounted 0.45 m above F.F.L as indicated in the
drawings. In general domestic flush type 13A socket outlets have been specified for most area as
indicated in schedule of equipment and materials. All socket outlets shall be suitable for mounting
on appropriate galvanized , pressed steel boxes .PVC boxes can be used for surface mounting only.
9 .Switches
All lighting switches shall comply with BS 3676: 1963. These shall be quick make , slow break
A.C type 10A rating SP, multiple 1-way, 2 way type suitable for making and breaking inductive
loads. These shall generally be mounted at a height of approximately 1.4m above F.F.L and shall
be complete with galvanized steel boxes of the same manufacture. Earth terminals shall be
provided on each switch box. Domestic flush type and metal clad surface type shall be specified
for different areas.
Single pole switches shall only be connected to the live side of the circuit.
An internal barrier suitably engraved with circuit number and phase reference shall be fitted
to multigang switch assemblies where more than one phase of supply is connected.
10. Isolators
All Isolators shall be W/P for outdoor installation complying IP 54 .
The isolators should be sturdy with quick make and break contact.
Incoming and outgoing entry shall be from bottom.
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Electrical
Sr. No.
Particular Specifications
Item Description
Brand
Local Agent
Switches/ Sockets
ABB
LEGRAND FRANCE
MK
SMKA / BMTC
GI Switch Box with Earth

With brass terminal &
Adjustable legs
BARTON UK
CALBOR UK
MK
UK
AL HATHBOOR
BMTC
BIN GHALIB
PVC Conduits and

Accessories
CLIPSALL
THOMSON ELECTRONICS
DECODUCT
S K TRADING
W/P Isolators
LEGRAND FRANCE
ABB
CLIPSALL
AL HATHBOOR.
SAFETY/BIN GHALIB
THOMSUN ELECTRONICS
W/P Switched Socket

Outlet
LEGRAND FRANCE
ABB
MK
AL HATHBOOR.
BIN GHALIB
Single Core Wires
DUCAB UAE
AL HAMAS
ZUBAIR ELECTRICALS.
PVC/PVC Flexible Cable
DELTA-UK
SHARCAB-UAE
AL JALAL ELECTRICAL.
ABDULLA HASSAN
ELECTRICALS
Armoured Copper Cable
DUCAB-UAE
AL HAMAS
ZUBAIR ELECTRICALS.
TELEPHONE WIRE
10
FLAME PROOF WIRE
11
Cable Glands
HAWKE-UK
AL HATHBOOR.
12
Earthing System
FURSE-UK
ERICO-CADWELD
J. PROPSTERGERMANY
TECON
AL HATHBOOR
MARWAN ELECTRICAL&
SANITARY WARE CO
13
Door Bell
LEGRAND-FRANCE
CLIPSALL
AL HATHBOOR.
THOMSUN ELECTRONICS
DURATUBE-UK
ZUBAIR ELECTRICALS.
FIRETUFF
ZUBAIR ELECTRICALS
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14
WALL FAN
15
MDB ( LV Panel) ,
SMDB.
16
17
18
11
DB
Capacitor Bank
Central Antenna/MATV
System
AESGM GSU RGNPE

NENSIR
NATIONAL-JAPAN
OMAN NATIONAL
SCHRACK-AUSTRIA
ABDULLA HASSAN
ELECTRICALS.
GE-FRANCE/UK
MALISCO ELECTRICALS
LEGRAND-FRANCE
SCHRACK-AUSTRIA
MIDDLE EAST
SWITCHGEAR.
ABDULLA HASSAN
ELECTRICALS.
GE-BELGIUM/UK
MALISCO ELECTRICALS
LEGRAND-FRANCE
ABB
DORMAN SMITH
ELECTRONICON
MIDDLE EAST
SWITCHGEAR
ABDULLA HASSAN
ELECTRICALS.
EPCOS
MALISCO ELECTRICALS
DUCATI/SIGMA
MIDDLE EAST
SWITCHGEAR.
NADA ELECTRONICS.
INTERFUTURE
ASTRO-GERMANY
SWITCH MASTERGERMANY
HIRSHMANNGERMANY
IGP-NIAPS
SIENSPEN-NAIAS
AL ZAHARA
SECURITYSYSTEMS &
ELECTRICALS.
INTERFUTURE
PANATECH
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INSTRUCTIONS TO TENDERS
As-Built-Drawings
As built drawings for following items to be submitted before handing over :
Air-conditioning system .
Electrical .
Plumbing & Drainage .
Fire fighting & fire alarm .
Dubai Municipality approved drawings .
Original completion certificate from Dubai Municipality .
MA TV. & satellite system, intercom system & Telephone system .
Guarantee Certificates :
For following Items, guarantees in original to be submitted before handing over :
Waterproofing
10 Years .
Water Tanks
10 Years .
Plumbing works
1 Year .
Electrical works
1 Year .
Pumps
2 Years .
Painting
5 Years .
Marble Installation
5 Years .
Ceramic Cladding
5 Years .
Aluminum works
1 Year .
Joinery works
1 Year .
Water Heater Shell & Lining
5 Years .
Air Conditioning ( compressors only )
5 Years .
Mixers
5 Years .
Anti Termite
20 Years .
Structural Guarantee for the Building
10 Years .
Lifts
1 Year .
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PREAMBLES
A) GENERALLY
Pricing generally:
The pricing of the Bills of Quantities shall be executed in ink to enable reproduction by
photocopying to be carried out if required.
The price must be comprehensive and must include for complying in all respects with the
instruction to tenders, conditions of contract, specifications and drawings, and for all matters and
things necessary for the proper construction, completion and maintenance of the hall of the works. No
claims for additional payment will be allowed for any error or misunderstanding by the contractor of
the work involved. The following clauses on pricing are included as a guide only.
The contractor shall insert a lump sum or rate against each individual item in the Bills of Quantities.
Where the contractor considers that an item has no financial value he shall insert the word " NIL ".
Lump sums shall not be inserted covering more than one item. Items not priced shall be deemed to
have no financial value or to have their value included elsewhere.
The unit rates must include for the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Labor and all costs in connection therewith.

Materials, goods and all costs in connection therewith (e.g. carriage, freightage, Delivery,
unloading, sorting, returning packing, handling, hoisting or lowering, replacing work, goods
or materials damaged, broken, lost, or stolen, until the issue of a certificate of completion).
Fitting and fixing materials or goods in position.
Plant.
Waste, bulking, shrinkage or overlaps.
Overhead charges and profit.
The rates inserted will be used to determine the amount of the contractors interim payments.
B) variations
The rates inserted in the Bills of Quantities will be used to value any variations to the works,
whether omissions or additions. The Contractor shall not be entitled to payment for profit and
overheads on the value of work omitted. The Engineer may value any variations from the Contract
Drawings and the Contract Sum adjusted accordingly.
C)
Unspecified Materials and Submission of Samples
Generally, all the materials shall be specified. In case of non-availability, consultant's advice
should be sought and an alternative is suggested. A sample shall be submitted to the consultant
and his approval shall be obtained on paper as well as on sample itself.
In case of non-specified items, similar sample submission and approval is necessary.
In case of modifications suggested by owner or consultants, a similar procedure is may be
adopted.
In case of materials where specifications are not or cannot be fully described (pattern, colors,
shade, etc.) similar procedure is necessary.
All the records of submissions and approval shall be kept at site.
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D)
1.
measurement & rate items

Setting Out:
The contractor shall study foundation drawing and soil investigation report before commencing
the work. He shall make a suitable arrangement to provide correct grid network with offsets as
mentioned in project drawings.
2.
Excavations:
Quantities for all excavations and filling shall be measured net and no allowance made for working
space.
The rates for excavation are to include excavating in any type of ground including rock and
excavating below the water table if necessary, filling and ramming around foundations. Selecting and
netting aside approved materials for filling to make up levels and multiple handling and removal and
disposal of surplus excavated materials are to be included as well.
Rates shall include for bulking, compacting, working space, shoring of sides of excavations, keeping
site and excavations free from water, leveling or grading. Trenches for pipes shall be measured by
length of pipe.
The rates for filling shall include for compaction, leveling or grading and thickness of beds and
blinding are the thickness after consolidation.
The rates for Polythene sheeting shall include for extra materials at overlaps, all straight, raking and
circular cutting and for notching around all obstructions.
3.
Water Proofing & Damp proofing:
Concrete surfaces coming In contact with soil shall be applied with approved waterproofing system
as specified or indicated on drawings. In the absence of any such specifications, two coats of approved
cold applied bitumen with minim. Content of 10% rubber shall be applied. All other surfaces of sold
block masonry shall be similarly applied with cold bitumen as above. Ground non-suspended slabs
shall be casted on 1000 gauge Polythene sheet on well-compacted grade. Care must be taken while
back filling and roof slab shall be provided with specified torch-welded membranes to be applied
according to manufacturer's instructions by specified sub-contractors.
Roof water drain slopes, insulation should be laid in accordance to the project drawings.
4.
Concrete work:
Plain and reinforced concrete shall be measured net by volume or surface based on dimensions as
shown on the drawings or as directed by the Engineer, without deduction for the volume of any steel
work embedded or encased in concrete. Rate to include formwork steel reinforcement....etc.
5. Block-work:
Block walling shall be measured net as laid without deduction for lintels. The rates for block
walling are to include for isolated and attached piers, bonding at angles and intersections. Rates
shall also include for filling ends of hollow blocks and all necessary cutting. The rates for block
walling are to include for cutting or forming chases or grooves and making good, building in or
cutting and pinning in and making good ends of lintels, timbers, steelwork, pipe holder-bats and the
like, and building in or cutting holes for and making good around pipes, ducting and fittings.
Damp proof courses bellow first coarse of block work for the entire tie beams at ground floor and
compound wall and shall be measured net as laid, and rates shall include for overlaps.
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6. Roofing:
Roofing shall be measured net as laid; covering to falls shall include work to cross-falls. The
rates for all roof sheeting and membranes are to include for overlaps, forming collars and watertight
joints to roof outlets, pipes, ducts, etc passing through the roof covering.
The rates for skirting and the like shall include all labors in dressing over angle fillets, tucking
in edges etc and all angles and ends. The rates for decking are to include for all necessary cutting.
The rates for roof screeds are to include for lying in bays with felt dividing strips.
The rates for all flashing shall include for all labors in dressing and bending, tucking in edges
and for all laps, ends, angles and intersections etc.
7. Carpentry and Joinery:
Unless specifically described timber shall be deemed to be either approved softwood or
hardwood species suitable for the purpose for which it is to be used
The rates for timber frames are to include for bedding in cement mortar. Where applicable
rates shall be deemed to include for all ends, angles and cutting etc.
All timber under the heading (Carpentry) shall be deemed to be sawn, i.e. as cut, and that
under the heading (Joinery) shall be deemed to have wrought surfaces, i.e., planed, unless otherwise
specified. Sawn timber shall have the nominal sizes as measured; sizes of wrought timbers are the
actual dimensions required after planning. Wherever the terms sawn and wrought occur elsewhere as
applied to timber used in this context, they shall be interpreted in a similar manner.
Rates shall include for all sorting spraying, notching, forming joints, etc, and for forming all
ends, angles and the like. They shall also include for all necessary nails, screws and fixing
accessories.
Work described as (plugged) has been given relative to the structure irrespective of any
applied finishing.
Rates for flush doors shall include for incorporating fixing blocks for ironmongery, as
specified in BS.
Rates for doors shall include screws for fixing and for all necessary sinking, boring etc. They
shall also include for taking off and re-fixing after decorations have been completed.
The rates for all softwood joinery in contact with the structure shall include for priming the
contact surfaces.
8. Metal work:
The rates for metal work are to include for rolling margin, joints in the running length,
notches, holes, slots, angles, ends and all cutting etc Welded work has been specified.
In the absence of specified requirements to the contrary the techniques and materials
employed in welding shall be selected with the regard to the character of the work and the materials
being connected. The rates for welding are to include for grinding to a smooth finish.
The rates for all galvanized work are to include for the treatment of cut ends, etc. as required
by the specification. Galvanizing shall be done after fabrication
9. Plumping:
Pipe-work shall be measured the mean length as fixed.
Rates shall be deemed to include all pipe clips and fixing accessories for pipes up to
50
mm. in diameter (nominal bore).
Rates shall also include for all joints in the running length and joints to fittings and a
appliances.
Rates of pipe-work shall include for all necessary labor molding in bends etc.
Work specified as "plugged "or fixed shall be given irrespective of any applied finishing.
Prices shall be deemed to include all necessary marking of positions of pipe-work and fittings
and of temporary removal of decoration, etc.
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10. Plasterwork and Other Floor, wall and ceiling Finishing:

Rates shall include for all narrow widths and for all labors at angles and boundaries, etc. and
making good around pipes and the like.
Work to sofits shall be deemed to include work to sides and sofits of beams Rates shall
include for all battens, templates, etc.
The rates for all finishing are to include for using Unibond bonding agent on all concrete
surfaces and raking out joints to form key, brushing, cleaning off and dampening the background of
block-work surface before application of finishing.
The rates for plastering and rendering are to include for all, grooves, arise, metal stop or angle
beads except at expansion joints.
The rates for screeds are to include for brushing cleaning off and dampening the background
surface before lying.
Rounded edge tiles and the like shall be deemed to be included with the rates for the
appropriate tiles and division strips shall be include in the rates for all floor finishes.
Rates for suspended ceilings shall include for supplying shop drawing and for obtaining
approval of details before commencing work. Rates shall also include for primary and secondary
grids as necessary and for suspending the same with requisite hangers from the sofit specified and the
like. All cutting and fitting is deemed to be included in the rates. The cost of providing access panels
and any additional support for light fittings shall be included in the rates.
11. Glazing:
The rates for glazing are to include for replacing any cracked or broken panes and for aligning
wires in adjoining panes of wired glass
12. Painting and Decoration:
The rates for paintwork are to include for painting in any color, multicolor work cutting into
line at junctions of different colors of paints at angles or plain surface.
Quantities of paintwork to beams shall be included with paintwork to sofits.
Quantities of paintwork to columns shall be included with paintwork walls.
Rates shall include for preparing all surfaces as specified or as recommended by the
manufacturer and for rubbing down with glass paper between coats.
Rates shall include for painting in narrow widths.
13. External Works and Drainage:
Measurement and rates shall be based on the rules for similar items as recommended in the various
trades herein before. The rates for drainpipes shall include for bends etc.
14. Generally - all trades:
Should the Contractor wish to use alternative materials to those specified, e.g. to utilise local stock
and suppliers instead of importing goods, he shall first obtain the approval of the Engineer whose
sanction will not be unreasonably withheld Any alternative materials shall not be of a lessor
standard than those stipulated herein.
Where items are described as (plugged) this shall be taken to mean plugged to any background
i.e. block-work, concrete.
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15- Builders Work:

a.
b.
c.
The Expression Builder work shall mean the ancillary work carried out by the contractor in
connection with the specialist installations.
The drilling, cutting or leaving of holes or apertures through structural floors, walls, beams,
etc. . Shall be avoided but where this becomes a necessity, the contractor must obtain the
written approval of the Engineer before such work in put in hand.
Builders work will include the following, but it should be noted that this list is not intended to
be exhaust.
1- Drilling, cutting or leaving of holes for pipes, ducts and like through walls, floors,
partitions, roofs, etc, and subsequently making good.
2- Cutting and pinning ends of supports for pipes, equipment, appliances, fitting and the
like to walls, floors, partitions, sofits, etc, and making good.
3- Cutting or leaving mortises, sinkings,,etc, for holding down bolts, brackets, supports
and the like and grouting in.
4- Cutting chases for pipes and the like in walls, floors, petitions, etc, and subsequent
making good.
5- Cutting and fitting around, boring holes through and making good of finishing up to
pipes, supports, brackets and the like.
6- The building of meter pits, access chambers and the like.
7- The painting of exposed pipe work, fittings, equipment, etc.
8- The construction of Air-Condition equipment foundations including the provision of
cork pads al as per the A/C subcontractor requirements.
9- The construction of water tank foundations in accordance with requirements of water
tank subcontractor.
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General Specification &Conditions For PROPOSED WAREHOUSE Plot no 3690577 Al Quoz Ind.

Architect Structural Planners Project Manager

General Specification & Conditions

Ms. Ali Khalifa Abdullah Saif

Built up area: 51188.68 Sq. ft

Al Qouz ind. 4th

Orchid Engineering Consultants Tel. (00971) 04 3580444 Fax. (00971) 04 3580404

General Specification &Conditions PROPOSED WAREHOUSE Plot no 3690577 Al Quoz Ind. 4

1 Earth work & excavation

Water supply system

Fire Fighting & Fire alarm systems

Electrical works particular specification

ORCHID Engineering Consultants Tel. (00971) 04 2207760 Fax. (00971) 04 2207762

General Specification &Conditions PROPOSED WAREHOUSE Plot no 3690577 Al Quoz Ind. 4

ORCHID Engineering Consultants Tel. (00971) 04 2207760 Fax. (00971) 04 2207762

General Specification &Conditions PROPOSED WAREHOUSE Plot no 3690577 Al Quoz Ind. 4

ORCHID Engineering Consultants Tel. (00971) 04 2207760 Fax. (00971) 04 2207762

General Specification &Conditions PROPOSED WAREHOUSE Plot no 3690577 Al Quoz Ind. 4

ORCHID Engineering Consultants Tel. (00971) 04 2207760 Fax. (00971) 04 2207762

General Specification &Conditions PROPOSED WAREHOUSE Plot no 3690577 Al Quoz Ind. 4

ORCHID Engineering Consultants Tel. (00971) 04 2207760 Fax. (00971) 04 2207762

General Specification &Conditions PROPOSED WAREHOUSE Plot no 3690577 Al Quoz Ind. 4

ORCHID Engineering Consultants Tel. (00971) 04 2207760 Fax. (00971) 04 2207762

General Specification &Conditions PROPOSED WAREHOUSE Plot no 3690577 Al Quoz Ind. 4

Approved Civil Materials

ORCHID Engineering Consultants Tel. (00971) 04 2207760 Fax. (00971) 04 2207762

General Specification &Conditions PROPOSED WAREHOUSE Plot no 3690577 Al Quoz Ind. 4

PARTICULAR SPECIFICATIONS FOR MECHANICAL

A:WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM

2. Domestic Water Supply Pumps

ORCHID Engineering Consultants Tel. (00971) 04 2207760 Fax. (00971) 04 2207762

General Specification &Conditions PROPOSED WAREHOUSE Plot no 3690577 Al Quoz Ind. 4

3. Internal Cold & Hot Water Supply Pipes

4. External Cold Water Supply Pipes

5. Water Supply Pipe Supports

ORCHID Engineering Consultants Tel. (00971) 04 2207760 Fax. (00971) 04 2207762

General Specification &Conditions PROPOSED WAREHOUSE Plot no 3690577 Al Quoz Ind. 4

f. Pressure reducing valves

7. Electrical Water Heater

ORCHID Engineering Consultants Tel. (00971) 04 2207760 Fax. (00971) 04 2207762

General Specification &Conditions PROPOSED WAREHOUSE Plot no 3690577 Al Quoz Ind. 4

B: DRAINAGE/ PLUMPING WORK

2. TRAPS FOR KITCHEN SINKS & WASH BASINS.

4. Floor Traps and Covers

5. Roof Drain Units

6. Balcony Drain Units

8. Clean-Outs/ Rodding Eyes

9. Manhole Covers & Frames

10.Covers & Frames for Gully Traps

ORCHID Engineering Consultants Tel. (00971) 04 2207760 Fax. (00971) 04 2207762

General Specification &Conditions PROPOSED WAREHOUSE Plot no 3690577 Al Quoz Ind. 4

12. UPVC Drainage Pipe Supports

13. Full Bath Sets

14. Toilet Sets

15. Miscellaneous Accessories

ORCHID Engineering Consultants Tel. (00971) 04 2207760 Fax. (00971) 04 2207762

General Specification &Conditions PROPOSED WAREHOUSE Plot no 3690577 Al Quoz Ind. 4

Schedule of Approved Manufacturers for Mechanical Works

G.R.P Hot Pressed Panel Water Tank.

Electric water Heater.

UPVC Pressure Pipes and Fittings.

Pex-Pipes & Fittings.

Valves (Gate,Check,Float type)