Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract (PSSCOC)
The PSSCOC was developed to enable a common contract form to be used for all public sector construction projects. Using a standardised conditions of contract will allow users to be more familiar, reduce tendering efforts and promote greater efficiency in contract administration.
PSSCOC-lite
Tender Lite (Construction) is used for procurement of construction services with estimated construction cost of more than $90,000, but not exceeding $1 million. It aims to facilitate gradual progression from Quotation to Tenders in government contracting. The PSSCOC-lite is a streamlined version of the PSSCOC, developed by MOF and MND/BCA in consultation with industry stakeholders. Refer to BCA circular on PSSCOC-lite for Tender Lite (Construction) at https://go.gov.sg/bca-circular-psscoc-lite.
Collaborative Contracting
Option Module on Collaborative Contracting for use in conjunction with the PSSCOC
To encourage greater collaboration and mutual trust between stakeholders in the built environment sector, we have developed a set of collaborative clauses, as an Option Module to the PSSCOC, together with industry associations and government agencies. The collaborative contract provisions are currently being piloted in selected public sector projects.
Standard Clauses for use with NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC)1
The NEC4 contract is designed to facilitate and encourage good management of risks through mutual trust and cooperation of project parties. NEC contracts are drafted around three principal objectives:
- Flexibility – enable the contract to be customised to suit different project needs through its modular structure and optional clauses
- Clarity – written in plain English avoiding legal terminology
- Stimulus to Good Project Management – incorporate the principles of good project management requiring parties to adhere to processes designed to manage time, cost and quality
As the NEC4 is a standard contract form used internationally, additional clauses are developed to better support the implementation of NEC4 ECC pilot projects in Singapore:
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Clauses
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Details
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Y(SG) clauses2
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Aligns NEC4 ECC with Singapore’s laws
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W clauses
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Dispute resolution options incorporating local dispute resolution protocols and practices
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Z clauses
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Additional conditions of contract for project-specific requirements. A base set of Z clauses is developed which takes into consideration public sector procurement requirements and local practices.
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1 The NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) is the main works contract for construction and engineering projects in the NEC4 suite of collaborative contracts for built environment procurement. Selected public sector projects in Singapore are piloting the use of NEC4 ECC. For more information on NEC4 contract, please visit https://www.neccontract.com/.
2 Refer to media release on Launch of NEC4 Contract for Construction and Engineering Projects in Singapore at https://www1.bca.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-publications/media-releases/2024/04/29/launch-of-nec4-contract-for-construction-and-engineering-projects-in-singapore.
Benefits of collaborative contracting
- Aims to reduce project cost, variations and completion time
- Encourages teamwork and cooperation among stakeholders
- Early risk identification and joint problem solving
- Stimulates information sharing, communication and innovation
- Avoids disputes and encourages early dispute resolution
^The Singapore Infrastructure Dispute-Management Protocol (SIDP) referenced in the Option Module on Collaborative Contracting can be found in: