QUSU08037 2019 Capital Works Framework

Demonstrate a critical awareness of the documentation required by the Capital Works Framework when procuring a public works contract.

Formulate advice on the most suitable procurement route and contractual strategy to use on a particular project.

Apply the documentation relating to construction contracts from inception to completion of the project.

Identify and contrast the different tendering formats and be able to evaluate and critically appraise tender submissions based on the logical assessment of criteria.

Evaluate the responsibilities of the client and the different members of the design team under public works contract.

This module will be delivered through lectures and tutorials.

Moodle is used by lecturers to direct and manage the learning process and facilitates: Formal Learning: posting of lecture notes and continuous assessments, additional resources and supporting documents. Links to websites. remote collaboration on group work (discussion boards, collaborative document editing) Informal Learning: social communication between learners (discussion boards, chat rooms, Wikis, blogs) learner journals (reflective journals, e-portfolios).

This module is 40% Continuous Assessment and 60% Final Examination.

Repeat Continuous Assessment and / or Final Examination.

1.      Introduction to the Capital Works Management Framework.

2.      Procurement and contract strategy for public works including EU Procurement regulations.

3.      Introducing the contract - key elements of the contract, contract types, legal issues relating to the contract.

4.      Preparing to invite tenders and tender evaluation.

5.      Pre-tender reports - general requirements, instructions to tenderers, archaeology, site investigation, ground conditions, utilities.

6.      Forms of tenders and schedules; works requirements.

7.      SME's in public procurement.

8.      Cost planning / control and suitability assessment.

9.      Responsibilities in relation to the contract - employer, contractor, client, project supervisor's.

10.    Project activities and stages.