Professional Documents
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Clause(s)
1.1(a) Agreement objection to assignment by the Employer
2.2 Request for written notification of the delegated powers of the
Engineer
2.3(b) Dissatisfaction with an instruction of the Engineer’s Representative
4 Request for consent to sublet
5.2 Request for clarification of ambiguity or discrepancy in the
documentation and possible additional cost
6.3 Request for additional information, disruption of progress
6.4 Notice of delay in the issue of any drawing or instruction
7.2 Submission of design work for approval
10.1 Performance Security
10.1 Advice that Performance Security has been provided
12.2/44 Notice of Not Foreseeable Physical Obstructions or conditions on
site
13.1/55.1 Notice of legally or physically impossible work
14.1 Submission of Programme
14.3 Cash Flow Estimate to be submitted
17.1 Request for reimbursement of costs in correction inaccurate setting
out data
18.1 Reimbursement for Exploratory Works
20.1 Letter advising of Employers liability to insure the works after
issue of Taking-Over Certificate
20.43 Claims loss or damage in respect of Employer’s Risks
25.1 Evidence and Terms of Insurance
27.1 Notice of fossils, geological or archaeological interest
27.1 Claims for reimbursement of additional costs and extension of time
28 Request for the reimbursement of costs associated with Patent
Rights
30.3 Notification of damage to a road or bridge on the route to site
31.2 Letter to Engineer requesting payment for services provided
35.1 Return of Labour and Contractor’s equipment
36.2 Application for cost of samples
36.5 Request for extensions of time and cost reimbursement where tests
not provided for
38.2 Examination of work before covering up
38.2 Reimbursement of costs for opening up the works for inspection
39.1 Disagreement with Engineers instruction to remove improper work
40.1 Notice of Delay and Additional Cost arising from suspension of
work
40.3 Request for permission to proceed with suspended work
40.3 Notice to treat suspended work as omitted from Contract
41.1 Confirmation of commencement of work
42.1 Proposals for commencement
44.2(a) Application for Extension of Time
44.2(b) Detailed Particulars of Claim
44.3 Interim, final Particulars of Claim
45.1 Request for permission to work night/weekend shifts
48.1 Taking-Over Certificate
48.2 Taking Over of Sections or Parts
49.2 Clarification of Works of Repair
50.1 Request for reimbursement of costs associated with the Engineer’s
instruction to search for the cause of a defect
51.2 Confirmation of Instruction
52.2 Notification
52.3 Notification of Variations Exceeding 15%
52.4 Daywork Record
52.4 Monthly Daywork Statement
53.1 Notice of Claim
53.3 Substantiation of Claim
53.3 Substantiation of Claim Continuing Event
54.3 Assistance with Customs Clearance
54.4 Assistance with Re-Export of Constructional Equipment
54.1 Consent for the removal of equipment from site
56.1 Notice of Disagreement/Agreement with measurement records and
drawings
59.2 Objection to the Nomination of a Nominated Subcontractor
59.3 Design Liability under a Nominated Sub Contract
59.5 Proof of payment to a Nominated Subcontractor
59.5 Notice of Withholding Payment to a Nominated Subcontractor
60.1 Monthly Statement
60.1 Notification of Non Payment
60.3 Release of Retention Money
60.5 Statement at Completion
60.6 Draft Final Statement
60.7 Discharge pursuant to Clause 60.7 of the Conditions
60.3 Release of Second Half of Retention Money
62.1 Defects Liability Certificate
65.3 Damage to Works by Special Risks
65.5 Increased Costs arising from the Consequence of a Special Risk
67.1 Request for an Engineer’s Decision
68.1 Notices to Contractor
68.3 Change of Address
69.1 Notice of Termination of Contract
69.4 Entitlement to Suspend Work
71.1 Currency Restrictions
Alexandria Office
10 Ahmed Afifi St.
Fathala Market Bldg.
San Stefano
Alex- Egypt
Tel: +20 3 5846014/16/18
Fax: +20 3 5845858
e-mail: murrobsanstef@link.net
June, 2003
M&R700/ Laing/
THE ENGINEER
JOHN LAING INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Attention: Mr. Tom B. Young
Ground & First Floor
No. 2 Anessah Mai Street,
Alexandria
EGYPT
Dear Sirs,
We are writing to advise you that a dispute has arisen between the parties to the Contract
to Clause 67.1 of the Conditions we are referring this to you for a decision.
This notice is given without prejudice to any other rights or remedies that we may
possess
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of Murray & Roberts International
Duncan Meredith
Project Director
M&R700/ Laing/
THE ENGINEER
JOHN LAING INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Attention: Mr. Tom B. Young
Ground & First Floor
No. 2 Anessah Mai Street,
Alexandria
EGYPT
Dear Sirs,
We refer to the measurement records and drawings issued to us under your reference
No……….. and dated ………….. and regret that we have been unable to agree these
considering them to be incorrect in the following respects:-
(a) ….
(b) ….
This notice is given without prejudice to any other rights or remedies that we may
possess
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of Murray & Roberts International
Duncan Meredith
Project Director
Alternatively should the M&R agree the records and drawings he should confirm his
agreement to the records and drawings as issued and as signed by him.
Alexandria Office
10 Ahmed Afifi St.
Fathala Market Bldg.
San Stefano
Alex- Egypt
Tel: +20 3 5846014/16/18
Fax: +20 3 5845858
e-mail: murrobsanstef@link.net
June, 2003
M&R700/ Laing/
THE ENGINEER
JOHN LAING INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Attention: Mr. Tom B. Young
Ground & First Floor
No. 2 Anessah Mai Street,
Alexandria
EGYPT
Dear Sirs,
This notice is given without prejudice to any other rights or remedies that we may
possess
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of Murray & Roberts International
Duncan Meredith
Project Director
M&R700/ Laing/
THE ENGINEER
JOHN LAING INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Attention: Mr. Tom B. Young
Ground & First Floor
No. 2 Anessah Mai Street,
Alexandria
EGYPT
Dear Sirs,
This notice is given without prejudice to any other rights or remedies that we may
possess
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of Murray & Roberts International
Duncan Meredith
Project Director
The above or the following notice is to be given with 28 days or such other time as
may be agreed with the Engineer for the giving of such notice under Clause 53.1 of
the Conditions.
Alexandria Office
10 Ahmed Afifi St.
Fathala Market Bldg.
San Stefano
Alex- Egypt
Tel: +20 3 5846014/16/18
Fax: +20 3 5845858
e-mail: murrobsanstef@link.net
June, 2003
M&R700/ Laing/
THE ENGINEER
JOHN LAING INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Attention: Mr. Tom B. Young
Ground & First Floor
No. 2 Anessah Mai Street,
Alexandria
EGYPT
Dear Sirs,
In accordance with the requirement set down in Clause 53.1 of the Conditions we are
writing to give you notice of our intention to claim additional payments pursuant to
Clause………….
This notice is given without prejudice to any other rights or remedies that we may
possess
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of Murray & Roberts International
Duncan Meredith
Project Director
M&R700/ Laing/
THE ENGINEER
JOHN LAING INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Attention: Mr. Tom B. Young
Ground & First Floor
No. 2 Anessah Mai Street,
Alexandria
EGYPT
Dear Sirs,
This notice is given without prejudice to any other rights or remedies that we may
possess
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of Murray & Roberts International
Duncan Meredith
Project Director
M&R700/ Laing/
THE ENGINEER
JOHN LAING INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Attention: Mr. Tom B. Young
Ground & First Floor
No. 2 Anessah Mai Street,
Alexandria
EGYPT
Dear Sirs,
The search and investigation have shown that the defect reported to us cannot be
attributed to any neglect or failure on our part under the Contract nor to the use of
materials or workmanship not in accordance with the Contract and accordingly we
request that the costs which we have incurred be added to the Contract Sum pursuant to
Clause 50.1 of the Conditions.
This notice is given without prejudice to any other rights or remedies that we may
possess
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of Murray & Roberts International
Duncan Meredith
Project Director
M&R700/ Laing/
THE ENGINEER
JOHN LAING INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Attention: Mr. Tom B. Young
Ground & First Floor
No. 2 Anessah Mai Street,
Alexandria
EGYPT
Dear Sirs,
We refer to the Schedule of Defects issued pursuant to Clause 49.2 and write to advise
you that in our opinion the following items…………………….
(a) ….
(b) ….
are defects which are not attributable to any neglect or failure on our part to comply with
any obligation expressed or implied under the Contract.
As we regard these items of defects to have arisen from other causes we request that the
value in making good be therefore assessed and paid for as additional work in accordance
with Clause 52 pursuant to Clause 49.3 of the Conditions.
This notice is given without prejudice to any other rights or remedies that we may
possess.
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of Murray & Roberts International
Duncan Meredith
Project Director
M&R700/ Laing/
THE ENGINEER
JOHN LAING INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Attention: Mr. Tom B. Young
Ground & First Floor
No. 2 Anessah Mai Street,
Alexandria
EGYPT
Dear Sirs,
The event referred to has had a continuing effect such that it has not been practicable for
us to submit detailed particulars within the period of 28 days referred to in Clause
44.2(b).
This notice is given without prejudice to any other rights or remedies that we may
possess
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of Murray & Roberts International
Duncan Meredith
Project Director
Enc:
Alexandria Office
10 Ahmed Afifi St.
Fathala Market Bldg.
San Stefano
Alex- Egypt
Tel: +20 3 5846014/16/18
Fax: +20 3 5845858
e-mail: murrobsanstef@link.net
June, 2003
M&R700/ Laing/
THE ENGINEER
JOHN LAING INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Attention: Mr. Tom B. Young
Ground & First Floor
No. 2 Anessah Mai Street,
Alexandria
EGYPT
Dear Sirs,
This notice is given without prejudice to any other rights or remedies that we may
possess
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of Murray & Roberts International
Duncan Meredith
Project Director
Enc:
Alexandria Office
10 Ahmed Afifi St.
Fathala Market Bldg.
San Stefano
Alex- Egypt
Tel: +20 3 5846014/16/18
Fax: +20 3 5845858
e-mail: murrobsanstef@link.net
June, 2003
M&R700/ Laing/
THE ENGINEER
JOHN LAING INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Attention: Mr. Tom B. Young
Ground & First Floor
No. 2 Anessah Mai Street,
Alexandria
EGYPT
Dear Sirs,
In accordance with the provisions of Clause 44.2(a) we write to give notice that an event
has occurred within the last 28 days which is such as fairly to entitle us to an extension of
the time for completion of the works or a section thereof.
This notice is given without prejudice to any other rights or remedies that we may
possess
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of Murray & Roberts International
Duncan Meredith
Project Director
M&R700/ Laing/
THE ENGINEER
JOHN LAING INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Attention: Mr. Tom B. Young
Ground & First Floor
No. 2 Anessah Mai Street,
Alexandria
EGYPT
Dear Sirs,
We write therefore to give notice pursuant to Clause 40.3 that we elect to treat the
suspension as an event of default by the Employer and terminate our employment under
the Contract in accordance with the provisions of Clause 69.1 of the Conditions/an
omission of the suspended part of the Contract under Clause 51.
This notice is given without prejudice to any other rights or remedies that we may
possess
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of Murray & Roberts International
Duncan Meredith
Project Director
M&R700/ Laing/
THE ENGINEER
JOHN LAING INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Attention: Mr. Tom B. Young
Ground & First Floor
No. 2 Anessah Mai Street,
Alexandria
EGYPT
Dear Sirs,
We write therefore to give notice pursuant to Clause 40.3 of the Conditions requiring
permission within 28 days to proceed with the suspended work.
This notice is given without prejudice to any other rights or remedies that we may
possess.
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of Murray & Roberts International
Duncan Meredith
Project Director
M&R700/ Laing/
THE ENGINEER
JOHN LAING INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Attention: Mr. Tom B. Young
Ground & First Floor
No. 2 Anessah Mai Street,
Alexandria
EGYPT
Dear Sirs,
Subject: Notice of Delay and Additional Costs Arising from Suspension of Work
The suspension is not to be the best of our knowledge attributable to items (a)-(d) of
Clause 40.1.
This notice is given without prejudice to any other rights or remedies that we may
possess.
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of Murray & Roberts International
Duncan Meredith
Project Director
M&R700/ Laing/
THE ENGINEER
JOHN LAING INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Attention: Mr. Tom B. Young
Ground & First Floor
No. 2 Anessah Mai Street,
Alexandria
EGYPT
Dear Sirs,
We have now looked at this matter carefully and it is our opinion that the materials used
comply fully with the Contract Conditions and that as such their removal should not be
required pursuant to Clause 39.1 of the Conditions but should be the subject of a
Variation order issued under Clause 51.1 of the Conditions.
This notice is given without prejudice to any other rights or remedies that we may
possess
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of Murray & Roberts International
Duncan Meredith
Project Director
M&R700/ Laing/
THE ENGINEER
JOHN LAING INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Attention: Mr. Tom B. Young
Ground & First Floor
No. 2 Anessah Mai Street,
Alexandria
EGYPT
Dear Sirs,
We attach our record of the delay incurred and the total costs which were involved.
This notice is given without prejudice to any other rights or remedies that we may
possess
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of Murray & Roberts International
Duncan Meredith
Project Director
M&R700/ Laing/
THE ENGINEER
JOHN LAING INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Attention: Mr. Tom B. Young
Ground & First Floor
No. 2 Anessah Mai Street,
Alexandria
EGYPT
Dear Sirs,
Further to your Representative’s recent request we are writing to confirm that we have
completed the exploratory excavation work.
This work is not covered by either a Bill of Quantities item or included therein as a
provisional sum.
May we therefore request an instruction under the provisions of Clause 51, pursuant to
Clause 18.1 of the Conditions.
This notice is given without prejudice to any other rights or remedies that we may
possess
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of Murray & Roberts International
Duncan Meredith
Project Director
M&R700/ Laing/
THE ENGINEER
JOHN LAING INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Attention: Mr. Tom B. Young
Ground & First Floor
No. 2 Anessah Mai Street,
Alexandria
EGYPT
Dear Sirs,
It has now become apparent that the drawing is inaccurate in so much that
……………………. and that we have as a direct result of working to the information
given incurred expense in correcting the setting out and correcting faulty construction
work.
May we therefore request that additional costs that we have incurred be reimbursed to us
pursuant to Clause 17.1 of the Conditions.
To enable you to determine an addition to the Contract Price in accordance with Clause
52 we are maintaining contemporary records and these are available to you to assist your
determination.
This notice is given without prejudice to any other rights or remedies that we may
possess
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of Murray & Roberts International
Duncan Meredith
Project Director
CC: Mr. Sami Mukhtar – SSC
Mr. Livingston Taylor – Client Representative
Alexandria Office
10 Ahmed Afifi St.
Fathala Market Bldg.
San Stefano
Alex- Egypt
Tel: +20 3 5846014/16/18
Fax: +20 3 5845858
e-mail: murrobsanstef@link.net
June, 2003
M&R700/ Laing/
THE ENGINEER
JOHN LAING INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Attention: Mr. Tom B. Young
Ground & First Floor
No. 2 Anessah Mai Street,
Alexandria
EGYPT
Dear Sirs,
Pursuant to Clause 13.1 of the Conditions we write to give notice that having examined
your Drawings ………… it is apparent that the work as designed cannot be constructed
because it fails to ………………………………………. /or is physically impossible to
construct because …………………………
Since this is a matter for which we are not liable under Clause 13.1 may we request an
instruction to vary the works pursuant to Clause 51.1.
This notice is given without prejudice to any other rights or remedies that we may
possess
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of Murray & Roberts International
Duncan Meredith
Project Director
M&R700/ Laing/
THE ENGINEER
JOHN LAING INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Attention: Mr. Tom B. Young
Ground & First Floor
No. 2 Anessah Mai Street,
Alexandria
EGYPT
Dear Sirs,
In accordance with the requirements of Clause 12.2 of the Conditions we write to give
notice that we have encountered physical obstructions on site which in our opinion were
not foreseeable by an experienced contractor.
This notice is given without prejudice to any other rights or remedies that we may
possess
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of Murray & Roberts International
Duncan Meredith
Project Director
M&R700/ Laing/
THE ENGINEER
JOHN LAING INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Attention: Mr. Tom B. Young
Ground & First Floor
No. 2 Anessah Mai Street,
Alexandria
EGYPT
Dear Sirs,
It is considered that an extension of time may also be required and we therefore give
notice of our request for this pursuant to Clause 44 of the Conditions.
This notice is given without prejudice to any other rights or remedies that we may
possess
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of Murray & Roberts International
Duncan Meredith
Project Director
M&R700/ Laing/
THE ENGINEER
JOHN LAING INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Attention: Mr. Tom B. Young
Ground & First Floor
No. 2 Anessah Mai Street,
Alexandria
EGYPT
Dear Sirs,
Further to our discussion with your Representative and pursuant to Clause 6.3 of the
Conditions we now write to confirm that the execution of the works is likely to be
delayed or disrupted unless details ………. are issued by you within a reasonable time.
Such delay or disruption will incur additional consequential costs.
This notice is given without prejudice to any other rights or remedies that we may
possess
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of Murray & Roberts International
Duncan Meredith
Project Director
CC: Mr. Sami Mukhtar – SSC
Mr. Livingston Taylor – Client Representative
Alexandria Office
10 Ahmed Afifi St.
Fathala Market Bldg.
San Stefano
Alex- Egypt
Tel: +20 3 5846014/16/18
Fax: +20 3 5845858
e-mail: murrobsanstef@link.net
June, 2003
M&R700/ Laing/
THE ENGINEER
JOHN LAING INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Attention: Mr. Tom B. Young
Ground & First Floor
No. 2 Anessah Mai Street,
Alexandria
EGYPT
Dear Sirs,
May we draw your attention to an apparent ambiguity between the description given in
Bill of Quantity Item ……………………………………… and the contradictory
specification item page number ………. (or say between figured and scaled dimensions
for ………….).
Should any such instruction cause extra cost that could not have been reasonably foreseen
we assume that you will be certifying an additional sum to cover the amount involved.
This notice is given without prejudice to any other rights or remedies that we may
possess
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of Murray & Roberts International
Duncan Meredith
Project Director
M&R700/ Laing/
THE ENGINEER
JOHN LAING INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Attention: Mr. Tom B. Young
Ground & First Floor
No. 2 Anessah Mai Street,
Alexandria
EGYPT
Dear Sirs,
We have considered this instruction carefully and believe this to be contrary to the spirit
and intention of the Contract and therefore question this pursuant to Clause 2.3(b) of the
Conditions and request that this be confirmed/reversed/varied accordingly.
This notice is given without prejudice to any other rights or remedies that we may
possess.
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of Murray & Roberts International
Duncan Meredith
Project Director