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of rates may be used instead of a bill of quantities (see Section 3.1(a)). The need
for a maintenance period and for retention money is left to the drafter, and
will depend on whether permanent works, such as measuring devices, are
included. The existing (1983) edition is now out of date and a new version is
being drafted for issue in 2003 with provisions for dealing with any contam-
inated land discovered.
(c) ICE Minor Works Conditions
These are a shorter and re-written form of the ICE conditions (a) above for
use on works which are fully defined at the tender stage and are generally of
low value or short duration. The conditions can be successfully used for lar-
ger works, but the standard ICE conditions cover many more of the potential
problems that can occur on more complex or longer-term projects. Payment
arrangements are left open to be chosen prior to tendering, but are suitable
for a single lump sum bid or priced bill of quantities. The 3rd edition of these
conditions was published in 2001.

(d) ICE Design and Construct Conditions

These conditions were newly produced in 1992 with a 2nd edition in 2001.
Known as ‘the design and construct (D&C) conditions’ they follow much of the
wording of the Measurement Version but differ significantly from many of the
principles of that version. Some of the principal differences are the following:
• The employer sets out his required standards and performance objectives
for both design and construction in a document entitled ‘the Employer’s
Requirements’.
• The Contractor develops these requirements and designs and constructs
the Works in accordance with them.
• The Contractor is responsible for all design matters except any specifically
identified in the Contract to be done by others.
• An ‘Employer’s Representative’ is appointed who supervises the design and
construction on behalf of the employer to ensure compliance with the Require-
ments and that the purpose of the works will be met. He has many duties
similar to those of the Engineer under the ICE Measurement Version and is
required to behave impartially in regard to certain decisions (Clause 2(6)).
• The Employer’s Representative can issue instructions to vary the Require-
ments in reply to which the contractor must submit a quotation for any
extra cost or delay in complying with these.
• Payment is normally on the basis of a Lump Sum payable in stages, although
other means of valuation can be included. However, care is needed if work is
re-measured against billed rates, since the contractor could then choose to
adopt forms of design that suit the more profitable bill rates he has quoted.