Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 31 March 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 July 1999. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 July 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will publish the rules relating to the employment of sub-contractors at his Department's establishments under contracts with Building & Property Group Limited. - Inc figures (holding answer 13 April 1999).

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will publish the rules relating to the employment of sub-contractors at his Department's establishments under contracts with Building and Property Group Ltd. [80094] Mr. Spellar: [holding answer 13 April 1999]: The Contractor shall not sub-let any or part of the Contract without the prior consent of the Project Manager. The Contractor is required to include in the sub-contractor's contract statutory obligations imposed on him by the Authority, relating, for example, to Corruption, Secrecy and any other provisions as may be necessary to enable the Contractor to fulfil his obligations under the Contract. Within the MOD Works Services Manager (WSM) and Establishment Works Consultant (EWC) contracts, there is a requirement on the contractor to provide a list of Companies/Consultants whom they intend to invite to tender, for any works in excess of £5,000. If he intends to invite a subsidiary or associated firm then this must be in addition to three other companies. Acceptance and award of contract should be to the lowest compliant tender.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 80094; 336 c194W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Contracts Defence Contracts for services Ministry of Defence Building and Property Group
Contains statistics: Yes