Qatar National Cement Co. (Q.S.C.)
GENERAL TENDER NO.14/2013
Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale
& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
Tender Documents
Table of Contents
Subject
No of Pages
Part-1
Instructions to Tenderers
03-06
Tender General Conditions
07-11
Letter of Acknowledgement
12-13
Form of Tender
14-16
Form of Tender Bond
17-18
Part-2
Form of Agreement
20-24
Scope of Services and Drawings – if any
25-31
Form of Breakdown &Prices
32-33
Form of Performance Bond
34-35
Form of Advance Payment Guarantee
36-37
Form of Qualifications and Exceptions
38-39
General Conditions of Contract
40-51
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Geological Investigation at Quarries Site
Qatar National Cement Co. (Q.S.C.)
GENERAL TENDER NO.14/2013
Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale
& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
Part-1
Instructions to Tenderers
03-06
Tender General Conditions
07-11
Letter of Acknowledgement
12-13
Form of Tender
14-16
Form of Tender Bond
17-18
Tender Documents
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GENERAL TENDER NO.14/2013
Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale
& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
INSTRUCTIONS TO TENDERER
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GENERAL TENDER NO.14/2013
Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale
& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
Instructions to Tenderers
1.Documents Provided for Tender Purpose
1.1 The documents specifically provided for the purpose of tendering (herein after called
“the tender documents”) comprise of the followings.
Part-1
Instruction to Tenderers
Tender General Conditions
Letter of Acknowledgement
Form of Tender
Form of Tender Bond
Part-2
Form of Agreement
SOS and Drawing – if any
Form of Breakdown of Prices
Form of Performance Bond
Form of Advance Payment Guarantee
Form of Qualifications and Exceptions
General Conditions of Contract
2. Submission of Tender
2.1 Tenderer/Bidder must adhere to the conditions stated in the tender documents, and
write the total prices on the “Tender Form” and Form of Breakdown of Prices duly
filled on their company’s letter head in accordance with the provisions of these
documents. Any Tender Offer that does not comply with these provisions shall be
considered null and void.
2.2 Should there be any comments, qualifications, reservations or amendments,
alterations to specifications or conditions they must be stated in a separate letter
attached to this tender offer and indicated on the enclosed Tender Offer.
2.3 Tender Offer must be submitted in (3) three separate wax-sealed envelopes with
the information fill out on the provided sticker together with the Tender Document for
each envelope as mentioned below:
a) Tender Bond Envelope
b) Technical Offer Envelope (submitted in original plus two additional copies)
c) Commercial Offer Envelope (submitted in original plus two additional copies)
The envelope (a) and (b) should not bear prices anywhere. The three (3) separate envelopes
must be placed into an outer sealed envelope clearly marked on the cover the Number of
Tender, Name of Tenderer, Submission Date, Closing Date of tender and the Title of Tender .
2.4 Alternate Options: The Tenderer may submit alternative tender offer in addition to the
original Tender Offer and should the Tender Documents so stipulate and if the
Tenderer deems it to be in the interest of the works or project financially or technically
or with respect to the completion period or for anyother consideration. These
alternative Tender Offer(s) will be presented in separate envelopes in the same
manner as the original Tender Offer(s( enabling a comprehensive evaluation of the
Tender Offer(s) and should be clearly marked as alternative tender offer A, alternative
Tender Offer B etc.
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GENERAL TENDER NO.14/2013
Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale
& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
2.5 Tenderer/bidder must include the following duly filled in his Tender Offer:
a. The time for the execution & completion of the Geological Investigation Services
shall be clearly stated with dates in details.
b. Each page of Tender Documents shall be initialed by the principal duly authorized
to represent and bind the Tenderer/Bidder and stamped by the Tenderer/Bidder as
token of their acceptance.
c. Tenderer/Bidder shall express that he has no objection to enter into a final
Contract/Agreement based substantially upon the content Contract described on
this Tender Documents.
d. Unit prices Schedule
e. Tenderer/Bidder shall submit copy of Annual Accounts duly audited by professional
certified accountants for three years preceding.
3.Filling of Tender Formats/Corrections & Adjustment of Errors
3.1 No erasures, alterations or additions shall be made by Tenderer/Bidder to the Tender
Document's format (other than filling in the blanks where intended for that purpose),
unless such alteration is made in accordance with an addendum issued as hereinafter
described.
3.2 Should there be any erasure or scratching out on the Tender Offer(s), it must be
signed and stamped by the Tenderer.
3.3 Prices and their particulars must be typed or written in ink and should not be
written in pencil. All pages of the Tender Documents, especially those containing
the total prices and their term must have the stamp of the Company/Establishment,
affixed to them.
3.4 Tenderer/Bidder shall submit his tender bond in Qatari Riyals or US Dollars. The
related breakdown of the lump-sum price and all other monetary statements in
connection with the Tender Offer(s) prices are to be in Qatari Riyals or in US Dollars.
3.5 The name of the responsible person signing must be typed written or printed below the
signature.The official stamp of the tenderer/bidder must be fixed.
3.6 In case of any differences, ambiguity or discrepancy between the original and other
copies of the Tender Offer/Bid, the original documents shall prevail,
4. All questions/queries or requests for clarifications pertaining to commercial,
contractual or technical matters of this Tender prior to submission of duly
completed tender offer shall be addressed as per section 4.2 below in writing,
quoting Tender number and title.
4.1 Tenderer(s) query shall reach to folllowing address at seven (7) days before the closing
date. Queries raised thereafter may be ignored.
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GENERAL TENDER NO.14/2013
Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale
& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
4.2 Tender Offer duly sealed should be returned/addressed to:
Chairman of Tender & Procurement Committee
Qatar National Cement Co. (Q.S.C.)
P.O.Box 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
Tel. (00974) 44693 800, Fax (00974) 44693 900
And to be submitted directly to:
Office of the General Secretary of the Tender & Pro. Committee
Cement Plant No. 2 @ Umm-Bab, State of Qatar
Tele. No. (00974) 44712 880
Fax No. (00974) 4471 2 585
Extension Number: 328 or 336
Closing Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 On or before 12 hours @
Noon
The tender offer must be handed over to the Tender and Procurement
Committee’s General Secretary before depositing in the respective tender box.
The Tender and Procurement Committee General Secretary will issue a tender
offer receipt against each received tender offer, indicating the hour and date of
receipt.
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GENERAL TENDER NO.14/2013
Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale
& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
TENDER GENERAL CONDITIONS
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GENERAL TENDER NO.14/2013
Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale
& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
Tender General Conditions
1. Validity of Tender
1.1
Tender Offer(s) must remain valid for the acceptance for a period of 90 days
commencing from the closing date of this tender.
2. Tender Bond
2.1 Tender Bond shall be
enclosed with the Tender Offer in the form of
bank guarantee issued by one of the first class reputable bank operating in
the State of Qatar or any other bank acceptable to the QNCC amounting to QAR
50,000.00/- (Fifty Thousand Qatar Riyals only) or equivalent to the same
amount in US Dollars. It must be unconditional and valid for (120) days
commencing from the closing date. The Tender and Procurement Committee
reserves the right to exclude any Tender Offer which does not include the
required Tender Bond.
2.2 Upon the receipt of the 10% bank letter of guarantee/performance bond from the
successful Tenderer/Bidder’s the Tender Bond should be returned to
unsuccessful Tenderer(s)/Bidder(s). Successful Tenderer/Bidder’s Tender Bond
would be returned after the receipt of Performance Bond by the QNCC from the
successful Tenderer/Bidder before signing the Contract.
2.3 Tenderer/Bidder may not withdraw the tender or amend the bid after the closing
date of Tender. In the event of withdrawal of the Tender Offer, the Tender Bond
would stand forfeited.
3. Expenses of Tendering
3.1 QNCC will neither be responsible for any expenses nor losses which may be
incurred by any Tenderer/Bidder either in the preparation of his Tender Offer or
in any way whatsoever arising out of the invitation and elaboration of Tender
Offer for the required services subject to this Tender.
4. Acceptance or Rejection of Tender Offer
4.1 QNCC has the right to cancel this Tender without giving any reason(s) and
award it on partial basis. Tenderer/Bidder is expected and deemed to have
agreed to execute part of Tender at the same rates & prices as offered.
4.2 QNCC is not committed to accept any Tender Offer with the least price.
4.3 QNCC has the right to exclude Tender Offer(s) who are not conforming to
conditions of this Tender and/or Tender Offer(s) that are submitted after the
closing date and/or submitted without Tender Bond.
5. Each
tenderer/bidder
must
demonstrate,
that
he
and
his
personnel/team/employees had previously executted other similar services, together
with evidence that these services have continued to be successfully operative for a
period of time and the tenderer/bidder must submit or include in his offer copies of
Tender Documents
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GENERAL TENDER NO.14/2013
Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale
& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
his personnel/teams curriculum vitae which will perform the geological investigation
studies.
6. Performance Bond
Successful tenderer will be required to submit bank performance bond as per the
format provided in the tender document amounting to 10% (ten percent) of the total
lump sum Contract price, issued by a first class reputable bank operating in State of
Qatar or any other bank acceptable to QNCC. The performance bond shall become
effective before signing the Contract and its validity period shall cover the execution
period of the geological investigation services, plus 90 days following the issuance of
Provisional Acceptnace Certificate, which is covering any default or failure in the
performed services or any contractual obligations implication during such period. If
the QNCC shall consider forfeiting the bond or guarantee he shall forthwith do notify
the Contractor specifying such default/failure.
7. Examination of Tender Documents/Site Conditions /Site Visit
7.1
Tenderer/Bidder are advised to examine and thoroughly acquaint themselves with the
contents of the tender documents and take all further steps necessary to ascertain for
themselves, entirely at their own expense, any additional information necessary for
submitting a Tender Offer and executing the services.
7.2
Submission of Tender Offer shall be deemed to indicate that Tenderer/Bidder has
satisfied himself undertakes to accept and comply with all the obligations, liabilities,
responsibilities and risks imposed upon him by these Tender Documents. Submission
of Tender Offer shall deemed to indicate that Tenderer/Bidder has made himself
acquainted & satisfied himself with the prevailing site conditions, circumstances, laws
in order to discharge his responsibilities/obligations under these Tender Documents.
7.3
Tenderer/Bidder at their own expense shall visit the site and obtain by themselves all
information which may be deemed necessary to enable them to submit a fully
comprehensive and sufficient Tender Offer.
7.4
No claim whatsoever will be entertained arising out of Tenderer/Bidder’s failure to
study local conditions, laws, duties and taxes as well as specifications, drawings,
existing facilities etc. or to obtain reliable information in respect of project or otherwise.
7.5
The attention of the Tenderer/Bidder is drawn to the fact that the Tender Offer has to
be on fixed price basis with no provision for price variations for labor, Services,
currency variation, taxes and duties which may arise during the duration of the
Contract.
7.6 QNCC has the right to increase or decrease the services by 20% of the Contract value
according to its same conditions, rates & prices.
8.
Correspondence/Notices would be done by Tenderer/Bidder(s) on the address
of the QNCC stipulated elsewhere giving Tender Number and Title of Tender. All
Invoices /notices should mention the Tender Number and Title of Tender.
8.1 QNCC shall issue/send correspondence/notices to the Representative of the Tenderer
as provided in Tender Documents.
8.2 QNCC and Tenderer/Bidder shall immediately notify each other of incase of any change
in such address for any reason whatsoever.
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GENERAL TENDER NO.14/2013
Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale
& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
9. The Tenderer/Bidder shall submit with the Tender Offer a comprehensive bar
chart indicating and distinguishing the time for preparation, mobilization,
designing, amending and completion of complete geological investigation services
required to done at QNCC’s limestone/shale & clay/sand quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar.The Tenderer/Bidder time schedule shall be subdivided in various
sub-activities. Time schedule will become part of Contract. The Tenderer/Bidder
should propose his shortest possible completion time for the scope of services as
described in the Tender Documents.
9.1 Tenderer/Bidder
shall submit the followings with his Tender Offer:
9.2
Organizational chart indicating the name of companies and organizations which
shall or may become responsible for the major activities. Site Organizational
chart indicating the number of personnel to be timely employed on site @ UmmBab, State of Qatar.
9.3
Lay out and site investigation services including list of major equipment for the
execution of the required geological investigation services at site.
9.4
Tenderer/Bidder shall propose and implement the periodical progress report and
site meetings.
10. Contract
10.1 Successful Tenderer/Bidder shall enter in a contract with the QNCC outlining the
conditions as enumerated in tender documents and with the Contract prices and
additional conditions as agreed by either party to Contract.
10.2 The Contract will be drawn up in Three (3) originals duly signed by authorized
signatories and stamped by official seal of either party to Contract. The
Tenderer/Contractor will receive one original Contract.
10.3 The Contract shall be binding on the successor(s) in the event of change in ownership
of either party.
11. Assignment and Sub-Contractor
Tenderer/Contractor shall execute the Contract himself and he shall not assign it in whole
or in part or sub-let it wholly or partially without the prior written consent of the QNCC. If
permitted by the QNCC to assign the whole Contract or part thereof, the
Tenderer/Contractor shall guarantee the proper execution of the contractual obligations by
the assignee. The Tenderer/Contractor and the assignee shall be jointly responsible on
sub-letting. The Tenderer/Contractor shall be responsible for the acts, defaults and
negligence of any sub-Contractor, their agents, servants or workmen as fully as if the acts,
defaults or negligence of the Contractor, his agents, servants or workmen.
12. Payment Terms
The payment of Contract Price shall be settled as per the payment terms mentioned in the
General Conditions of Contract Section 7 in this Tender Documents.
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GENERAL TENDER NO.14/2013
Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale
& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
13. Mistakes & Errors
13.1
Tenderer shall be responsible for any discrepancies, errors or omissions in the
drawings and information supplied by him, whether they have been approved by the
QNCC or not.
13.2
Tenderer, however, shall be responsible for any misunderstanding or incorrect
information obtained by him.
13.3
Tenderer shall at his own expense carry out any alterations or remedial services
necessitated by reason of such discrepancies, errors or omissions for which he is
responsible and modify the drawings and information accordingly, or if the same shall
be done by or on behalf of the QNCC shall bear all costs reasonably incurred therein.
The performance of his obligations under this clause shall be in full satisfaction of the
discrepancies, errors or omissions.
14. Applicable Law
All disputes shall be settled as per applicable Qatari Laws.
Tenderer/Bidder shall be fully conversant with the laws ,regulations and practices prevailing
in State of Qatar.
15.Settlements of Dispute(s)
15.1
In case of any dispute arising between the QNCC/Company and the
Tenderer/Contractor, the two parties shall first make an attempt to settle the same
amicably as early as possible. If the dispute cannot be settled within ninety (90) days
of its arising then it shall be referred to the competent Qatari Court.
15.2
No question, dispute or indifference arising between the Tenderer/Contractor and
the QNCC/Company under the Contract shall be referred to the Qatari Court(s)
unless they have failed to settle the same amicably within a period of ninety (90)
days.
15.3 Performance of the Contract shall continue during judicial proceedings unless the
QNCC/Company shall order the suspension thereof, and if any such suspension
shall be ordered the reasonable expenses of the Tenderer/Contractor occasioned
by such suspension shall be included in the total lump sum price of the Contract if the
Court(s) do decide. No payment due payable by the QNCC/Company shall be
withheld on account of pending reference to the Court(s).
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GENERAL TENDER NO.14/2013
Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale
& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
LETTER OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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GENERAL TENDER NO.14/2013
Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale
& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
LETTER OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
(ON THE LETTER HEAD OF TENDERER/BIDDER)
Date: …………………
Ref. No.: …………………………….
To: Chairman of Tender and Procurement Committee
Qatar National Cement Company (Q.S.C.)
P.O.Box; 1333
Doha, State of Qatar
Tender Ref. No.:…………………………
Subject:…………………………………………………………………………………………..
Dear Sir(s),
We hereby acknowledge acceptance of all terms and conditions set forth in this
tender document.
We undertake that we will pay the tender fee before the submission of our tender
offer on the due date of this tender.
_________________________________
Tenderer Name
__________________
Date
_________________________________
Authorize Person’s Name/Signature
__________________
Date
Stamp/Seal
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GENERAL TENDER NO.14/2013
Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale
& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
FORM OF TENDER
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GENERAL TENDER NO.14/2013
Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale
& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
FORM OF TENDER
(ON LETTER HEAD OF TENDERER)
Qatar National Cement Co., (Q.S.C)
Date
……………..
P.O Box 1333,
Doha, State of Qatar
Attn.: Chairman of Tender & Procurement Committee
Subject: General Tender No.14/2013
Gentlemen,
Having examined the Tender Documents and having inspected the site and fully
acquainted ourselves to the characteristics of the site, environment thereon,
responsibilites of the services. We undertake to execute and complete “Geological
Investigation at Limestone, Shale , Clay and Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab Area,
State of Qatar, as defined in the Scope of Services, Technical Specs., Conditions &
Drawings- if any and subject to the Terms and Conditions in the “Tender
Documents” studied/accepted and signed by us for total lump sum and fixed
Contract price of QAR/USD (
)
We hereby acknowledge the receipt of following addenda (if any).
Reference Number of Addenda
……………………………………..
……………………………………..
……………………………………..
Date
……..……
…………..
…………..
We, hereby undertake that our “Tender Documents” are complete in all respects
and that any item not expressly stated in tender documents but necessary for the
proper execution and completion of Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale &
Clay/Sand Quarries deposit has been included. We, hereby, undertake that if our
tender offer is accepted, we shall start/proceed the services required in terms of
“Tender Documents“ immediately upon notification by Qatar National Cement
Company.
We, hereby, undertake that if our tender offer is accepted, we shall submit
Performance Bond of 10% of the Contract total price, as stipulated in “Tender
Documents“ within Ten (10) working days in case the Tenderer/Bidder is outside
Qatar or Five (5) working days of awarding letter from yourselves, if Tenderer/Bidder
is inside Qatar.
We, further agree that you are “Not”committed to accept any Tender Offer with least
price.
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GENERAL TENDER NO.14/2013
Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale
& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
We further confirm that we shall abide by our tender offer for 90 days
commencement the closing date of the said tender and it shall remain binding upon
us and may be accepted at any time before the expiry of that period.
We enclose herewith the following documents
a) Bank Tender Bond No…………… of QR/USD .………. in favor of
QNCC/Company and valid for 120 days until …../……/2013 ;
b) Latest Financial Report of the Company;
c) Others ………………….please specify
d) …………………………………………...
Company Name:
Address:
Tel. & Fax:
Represented by:
In the capacity:
……………………………
……………………………
……………………………
……………………………
……………………………
Duly authorized to sign on behalf of the Tenderer/Bidder.
Signature
……………………………
Witness by
……………………………
In the capacity of
……………………………
Address
……………………………
Signature
……………………………
Date
……………………………
Company Seal
……………………………
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GENERAL TENDER NO.14/2013
Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale
& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
FORM OF TENDER BOND
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GENERAL TENDER NO.14/2013
Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale
& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
FORM OF TENDER BOND
(ON THE LETTER HEAD OF BANK)
M/S. Qatar National Cement Co., (Q.S.C.)
P.O. Box 1333,
Doha, State of Qatar
Subject: Tender Bond for General Tender (14/2013)
Greetings,
We are pleased to advise you that we hereby guarantee
M/S……………………with an amount of QAR 50,000.00 or equivalent to
the same amount in US Dollars to enable them to bid for the General
Tender No. 14/2013 …………….. in the event of M/S……………………,
withdrawing their tender offer before the expiry of this guarantee or
failing to submit the Performance Bond, within ………………..( ) days
from the date of being notified to provide such Bond which ever date
comes earlier. We hereby undertake to pay the aforementioned amount
of ……………….. in cash to Qatar National Cement Co. upon their first
demand
&
not
withstanding
any
contestation
by
M/S.
……………………...
Knowing that the validity of this guarantee is 120 (One Hundred Twenty)
days. Commencing from the closing date of the Tender.
We undertake to extend the validity of this tender bond upon your first
demand & notwithstanding any contestants from the Tenderer.
Bank’s Signature & Stamp
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GENERAL TENDER NO.14/2013
Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale
& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
Part-2
Form of Agreement
20-24
Scope of Services and Drawings– if any
25-31
Form of Breakdown &Prices
32-33
Form of Performance Bond
34-35
Form of Advance Payment Guarantee
36-37
Form of Qualifications and Exceptions
38-39
General Conditions of Contract
40-51
Tender Documents
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Qatar National Cement Co. (Q.S.C.)
GENERAL TENDER NO.14/2013
Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale
& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
FORM OF AGREEMENT
Tender Documents
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Qatar National Cement Co. (Q.S.C.)
GENERAL TENDER NO.14/2013
Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale
& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
‫صيغة االتفاق‬
FORM OF AGREEMENT
The Agreement has been made on
this……………….. ..., 2013, by and between:
1.
QATAR NATIONAL CEMENT COMPANY, (Q.S.C.)
P.O. BOX: 1333
DOHA, QATAR herein after
called the “COMPANY “ the First Party
………………………………...
Investigation at Limestone, Shale, Clay and Sand
Quarries @ Umm-Bab Area, State of Qatar, advertised
by general tender No.14/2013.
the “Contractor” desires to execute and complete the
services subject of this Contract which include everything
necessary to perform such services whether it is
mentioned or not in this Contract and as per the
following terms and conditions hereunder:
PROVIDES
/‫ الســــــادة‬.2
‫لما كان‬
The “Company” is willing to perform the “Geological
AS
1. In this Agreement words and expressions shall
have the same meanings as respectively
assigned to them in the General Conditions of
Contract hereinafter referred to
2. The following documents only- if any, shall
together constitute the Contract between the
“Company” and the “Contractor”and the terms
of this Contract shall in all such documents be
construed accordingly:
Tender Documents
3111 : ‫ ب‬0 ‫ص‬
‫تسمى يما اعد "المالك" الطرف األول‬
‫وتسمى فيما بعد "المقاول " الطهف الثانى‬.......:‫ب‬1‫ص‬
WHEREAS
AGREEMENT
.1
‫ قطه‬- ‫الد حة‬
...........................
… Herein after called the
“Contractor” the Second Party
P.O.BOX:
NOW THIS
FOLLOWS:
)‫ق‬1‫م‬1‫شركة قطر الوطنية لصناعة األسمنت (ش‬
‫و‬
And
2. M /S .
‫م يممما‬3102 ............. ‫تممإ راممهاإ اممفا االتفمماق م ي م إ‬
:‫اين‬
21
‫رنجاز خدمات جيلوجية بمواقع محاجر‬
‫"الشركة يهغب‬
‫الحجر الجيري والطين والطفلة والرمل بمنطقة بأم باب – بدولة‬
. ‫ إ‬3102/01:‫ المعلن عنها ام جب المناقصة العامة هقإ‬، ‫قطر‬
‫تنفيف ركمال الخدمات م ض ع افا‬
‫أن "المقاول" يهغب‬
‫العقد المتضمن كل ما ا ضه هي إلنجازاا ركمالها س اء‬
‫ احسب األحكاإ الشه ط‬، ‫كانت محددة أ غيه محددة االعقد‬
:‫التالية أدناه‬
: ‫فقد تم االتفاق على ما يلي‬
‫افا االتفاق إن الكلمات العااهات يك ن لها‬
‫الشه ط العامة‬
‫نفس المعان المخصصة لها‬
0 ‫للعقد حساما سيهد يما اعد‬
.1
‫ جمدا لها الملحقمة أ أيمة‬، ‫رن المستندات التالية قمط‬
‫ تشكل جميعما" العقمد امين‬، ‫ رن جدت‬- ‫ملحقات أخهى‬
‫ تفسه نص ص العقمد الم اهدة‬،"‫"الشركة" "المقاول‬
: ‫افه المستندات كما يل‬
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Qatar National Cement Co. (Q.S.C.)
GENERAL TENDER NO.14/2013
Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale
& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
A-
This Form of Agreement;
B-
The General Conditions of Contract;
‫صيغة افا االتفاق ؛‬
)‫أ‬
‫الشه ط العامة للعقد ؛‬
C- The Succesfull Tenderer/Contractor Tender
Offer ref.: ………….) dated……./…../2013
and it’s annexes approved by the
‫المنممممماقص الفا ز المقممممما ل االمناقصمممممة المقمممممدإ‬
)‫ب‬
‫ج) عمممممه‬
103 ... .. :‫( ممممم تممممماهيخ‬.............( ‫اإشممممماهة‬
"‫إ ملحقاته المعتمدة من قال"الشركة‬
Company;
D- The “Company” documents containing all data
requirements, specifications and drawings listed
therein and annexed hereto, which have been
elaborated by the ‘’COMPANY’’ for the services before
awarding
the
Tender,
awarding
letter
ref
(FAX/PUR.COMM./13 /………..) dated
……/……/2013 and it’s annexes.
‫د) مسممممممتندات "الشررررررركة" متضمممممممنة كا ممممممة ايانممممممات‬
‫المتطلاات الم اصفات الهس مات الممفك هة انما‬
‫ الخاصممة ات صمميف األعمممال مممن قاممل"الشررركة" قاممل‬،
‫تهسممممممممممممممية المناقصممممممممممممممة كتمممممممممممممماب التهسممممممممممممممم ية‬
......:‫( اتاهيمممم خ‬FAX/TEND.&PRO.COMT/13)‫هقمممم إ‬
0‫ملحقاته‬
For the purpose of identification, the said
documents and their annexes are made an
integral part of the Contract and have been initialed
on
behalf
of
the
“Company”
and the
‫إ‬1031 ......
‫التعهيف إن المستندات ملحقاتها‬
‫ألغها‬
‫ قد تإ التأشيه‬، ‫المفك هة تعتاه جزءا" مكمال للعقد‬
. "‫عليها من قال "الشركة" "المقاول‬
“Contractor”.
3.
In the event of conflict between any part of the
various documents listed in clause 2 above of this
Form of Agreement, the following priority shall
prevail:
a.
b.
c.
4.
: ‫ إن األ ل ية تس د كما يل‬، ‫صيغة االتفاق الماثل‬
‫ ج د؛‬، ‫أ ) يك ن لها األ ل ية على ب‬
‫ب) يك ن لها األ ل ية على ج د؛‬
0‫ج) يك ن لها األ ل ية على د‬
Will have priority over b, c and d;
Will have priority over c, d and
Will have priority over d.
The Contract as herein before defined constitutes a
full statement of the contractual rights and liabilities of
Company” and the “Contractor”in relation to the
services and no negotiations between them nor any
documents agreed or signed by them prior to the
concluding date of Contract in relation to the
services shall hereafter be of any contractual
effect.
5.
‫ ممم حالمممة جممم د أي تعممماه امممين أي جمممزء ممممن‬.1
‫ مممن‬1 ‫ المدهجممة م الانممد‬، ‫المسممتندات المتعممددة‬
It is understood that the “Contractor”has obtained
for himself all information complete in every respect
including all technical aspects, The Site conditions
and facilities. It is also understood and agreed that
the “Contractor”shall be responsible for all his
contractual obligations.
6. The “Contractor”
shall be fully responsible for the
‫ يعتاممه تحديممدا" كممامال" لكا ممة‬، ‫العقممد كممما سمماه ايانممه‬
"‫الحقممم ق االلتزاممممات التعاقديمممة يمممما امممين "الشرررركة‬
‫ اشممأن األعمممال ال يعتممد االمفا ضممات أ‬، "‫"المقرراول‬
‫أية مستندات أتفمه عليهما أ قعمت اينهمما قامل تماهيخ‬
.4
0 ‫راهاإ العقد ال تتهتب عليها أية آثاه تعاقدية‬
‫معل إ أن "المقاول" قد حصل لنفسه على المعل مات‬
‫فلك الج انب الفنية‬
‫كل الج انب اما‬
‫ال ا ية‬
‫ كما أنه من المعل إ‬. ‫ظه ف الم قع التسهيالت‬
‫المتفه عليه أن "المقاول" مس ل عن كا ة التزاماته‬
.‫التعاقدية‬
.5
: ‫ يك ن "المقاول" مسؤ ال" تماما" عن اآلت‬.6
following:
a.
Full compliance with the guidance and
instructions issued from time to time by the
Company’s” technical representatives at the site
execute and provide of all the services requirements to
the services as per respective scope in the
‫االت جيهات‬
‫أ) االلتزاإ التاإ‬
‫الصادهة من قال الفنيين ممثل "الشركة" م اقع‬
‫تنفيف األعمال كفلك ت يه كا ة متطلاات العمل طاقا‬
‫لنطاق العمل المحدد خالل المدة المفك هة ى‬
.‫العقد‬
specified time mentioned in the Contract.
Tender Documents
‫التعليمات‬
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GENERAL TENDER NO.14/2013
Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale
& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
b. Arrangement for meetings with the
“Company’s” representatives at sites at
shutdown time for coordination between
them to carry out the required services
and to follow-up his team works and
resolve problems that may arise related
services of teams affiliated to it for best
performance
Contract.
the
Services
subject
of
diligence in the discharge of his obligations
under the Contract and shall carry out the
required services in accordance with the
highest professional standards and safety
methods and techniques for execution of
the Services.
d. Comply with the Laws and respect the
Regulations applicable in the State of Qatar.
7. The Contract total price is the sum of
only(.
)‫ب‬
‫ متااعته‬، ‫يما اينهما لتنفيف األعمال المطل اة‬
‫هيه العمل االم قع حل المشاكل الت قد تنشأ‬
‫اهدف‬
، ‫فات الصلة افهيه العمل التااع له‬
‫تحقيه أ ضل أداء‬
‫سايل رنجاز الخدمات‬
.‫م ض ع العقد‬
the
c. Exercise all reasonable skill, care and
…………………….)
"‫"الشركة‬. ‫التهتيب لعقد رجتماعات مع ممثل‬
‫ام اقع العمل قت الت قفات للتنسيه التعا ن‬
‫القياإ اأداء رلتزاماته اكل المهاهة العناية‬
‫ فلك‬، ‫ ام جب العقد‬، ‫المعق لة ج دة األداء‬
)‫ج‬
‫قا˭ أل ضل المعاييه المهنية اإستخداإ أحدث‬
‫الطهق ال سا ل التقنيات األكثه تط ها˭ مجال‬
.‫التنفيف لهفه الخدمات اص هة أمنة‬
‫االلتزاإ االق انين رحتهاإ األنظمة المطاقة‬
.‫د لة قطه‬
)‫د‬
=‫ سمممممممم عه العمممممممم قد اإلجمممممممممال مال مممممممم قممممممممدهه‬.7
0)
(………………….
8.
The Contract execution period of the Services shall
be --------(----------) commencing from the date
stated by the Company in a written notice for
proceed delivered to the Contractor.
‫ ي ما˭ من تاهيخ مااشهة‬........ ‫ تك ن مدة تنفيف الخدمات‬.8
‫التنفيف الفي تحدده الشركة ام جب رخطاهكتماا يسملإ‬
."‫"المقاول‬
9.
The Contract shall come into force from its
concluding and signing date by the Company and
the Contractor.
‫ يامممدأ نفممماف العقمممد ممممن تممماهيخ راهاممممه ت قيعمممه ممممن‬.9
10. The Company has the right at any time to appoint
a person(s) or company(s) to represent him in the
execution of the Contract and the supervision on the
manner of execution of the services as Engineers,
“Contractor”, Inspectors or Supervisors and that
the Company can replace them with others and he
shall communicate the same to the “Contractor” in
writing.
."‫الشركة "المقاول‬
‫ يحمممه "للشرررركة" ممم أي قمممت تعيمممين شمممخص أ‬.30
‫أشممخاص أ شممهكة أ شممهكات لتمثلممه م تنفيممف العقممد‬
‫اإلشممهاف علممى أسممل ب تنفيممف األعمممال كمهندسممين أ استشمماهيين‬
‫ يكممم ن "للشرررركة"الحمممه ممم‬، ‫أ مفتشمممين أ مشمممه ين‬
‫ على أن يتإ فلمك ام جمب رخطماه‬، ‫استادالهإ اآخهين‬
0 "‫كتاا "للمقاول‬
payment terms which are mentioned in the General
Conditions of Contract Section No.7 .
‫ يلتزإ "الشركة"اأن يد ع "للمقاول" الد عات‬.33
‫ طاقا" لشه ط الد ع‬، ‫المستحقة ام جب العقد‬
. ‫ االشه ط العامة للعقد‬7:‫المفك هة االمادة هقإ‬
The “Company” has the right to deduct from
Contract total price Income Tax amount due on
“Contractor” as per Income Tax Law No. 21/2009.
‫يحه "للشرركة"خصمإ مقمداه ضمهياة المدخل المسمتحقة علمى‬
‫ فلك قا ألحكاإ القان ن هقمإ‬، ‫"المقراول" من ثمن العقد‬
11. The
“Company”
shall
pay
to
the
“Contractor”amounts due in accordance with
. ‫إ‬1002 ‫) لسنة‬13(
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GENERAL TENDER NO.14/2013
Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale
& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
12.
Apply the provisions of Section No. (8) of General
Conditions of the Contract, for liquidated damages
for delays, in the event of failure of "Contractor" in
the execution or completion of the Services within
the execution period of completion agreed upon in
this contract.
The “Company” has the right to appoint another
Contractor to execute or complete the services on the
account of Contractor deducting from the Contract
‫) من الشه ط العاممة للعقمد‬8(‫ تطاه حكإ المادة هقإ‬.31
‫ فلمك م حمال شمل‬، ‫اشأن تع ي الضههالناتج عمن التمأخيه‬
‫"المقاول" رنجاز أ ركمال األعمال خمالل ممدة التنفيمف‬
، ‫المتفه عليها افا العقد‬
‫يحمممه "للشرررركة" أن تعرررين مقررراول آخمممه لتنفيمممف أ ركممممال‬
.‫ على حساب "المقاول" خصما˭ من قيمة العقد‬، ‫األعمال‬
value.
13. The “Contractor”
shall arrange issuance of the
insurance policies covering all risks as hereafter defined
in the General Conditions of Contract sub-section clause
no. 19.4 and to be submitted to the Company before
commencement of execution of the services at site.
The policies shall be issued from a reputable
insurance company operative in the State of Qatar
‫ يلتممزإ "المقرراول" اممأن يستصممده كا ممة ثمما ه التممأمين‬.31
‫الت م تغط م المخمماطه كممما تحممدداا ممهع المممادة هقممإ‬
‫)االشه ط العامة للعقد أن يسملمها للشمهكة قامل‬4-32(
‫ادء تنفيف األعمال امالم قع علمى أن يمتإ استصمداه امفه‬
‫ال ثمما ه مممن شممهكة تممأمين تعمممل اد لممة قطممه ي ا ممه عليهمما‬
."‫"الشركة‬
approved by the Company .
14. The “Contractor” has submitted to the “Company”
the Bank Guarantee/performance bond of total
amount…………. equal 10% of the Contract total
price, Bond No. (………….) and issued by
…………………,dated
/../2013. and valid until
……/……../201_ .
‫ قاإ "المقاول" اتسليإ "الشركة" ضمان انك كفالمة‬.34
‫ مممن‬%30‫ مايعممادل‬، ....................
‫اإلنجمماز امال م‬
‫) صممادهة‬..................( ‫ كفالممة هق م إ‬، ‫رجمممال سممعه العقممد‬
‫ سممماهية‬، ‫إ‬1031 ..... ..... ‫ اتاهي ممم خ‬، ..............‫ممممن‬
0 ‫إ‬103 ....... ..... ‫المفع ل لغاية‬
Parties in connection with the Contract shall be
‫ جميمممع المنازعمممات الخال مممات التممم تنشمممأ امممين‬.31
‫الطممه ين اشممأن العقممد يممتإ الفصممل يهمما قمما" ألحكمماإ‬
settled according to Qatari law and the Competent
Court(s) of the State of Qatar shall have the
jurisdiction.
‫ يكممم ن اإلختصممماص‬، ‫نصممم ص القمممان ن القطمممهي‬
0 ‫للقضاء القطهي‬
15. All disputes and differences arising between the
‫رثااتا" لما تقدإ قاإ الطه ان االت قيع على افا العقد‬
IN WITNESS whereof the Parties hereto have signed
the present Contract.
"‫عــن "المالك‬
FOR “Contractor”
: ‫التوقيـــع‬
………………………………………………. : ‫االســم‬
……………………………………….. :‫الوظيفـة‬
SIGNATURE:
NAME : ……………………………………………….
TITLE : ……………………………………………….
:‫الختم‬
STAMP:
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Qatar National Cement Co. (Q.S.C.)
GENERAL TENDER NO.14/2013
Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale
& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
SOS AND TECHNICAL ASPECTS
Tender Documents
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Qatar National Cement Co. (Q.S.C.)
GENERAL TENDER NO.14/2013
Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale
& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
A.
TENDER TITLE:
Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale & Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab, State of Qatar.
B.
SCOPE OF SERVICES:
I.
INTRODUCTION
QNCC/Qatar National Cement Company has to announce for a general Tender for the
implementation of a contracting of core drilling for Geological Investigation as per
technical specification mentioned bellow:
1. Purpose of Core Drilling
---------------------------------Is to carry out geological prospecting in Limestone \ Shale & Clay \ Sand Existing
quarries in order to obtain core sample for geochemical prospecting and reserve
estimation.
The drilling Contractor has to perform the drilling and extraction work of continuous
rock cores according to the technical specification mentioned bellow, using modern
equipments.
The equipments will be operated by specialists who are experienced in the extraction
and preparation of samples.
The Contractor shall be thoroughly acquainted with all the site condition before
signing the contract, no claim due to unforeseen local condition encountered in the
coarse of operations will be accepted (site visit)
1. Land Survey Works for holes locations and constructing hole marks.
2. Site Location
-----------------1.1 The area of exploration is located within the QNCC Limestone \ Shale deposits which
is about 3 km. from QNCC Cement works at Umm-Bab. (6.4 km2 area)
1.2 Sand \ Clay deposit located about 25 km. from QNCC Cement works (At Wadi AlHowaila) 18 km2 area
The lease area maps are available.
3. Accessibility
----------------1.1 All drilling sits are easily accessible by normal 4WD vehicle the desert consists of:
a) Limestone \ Shale underneath and little sand as overburden.
b) Sand \ Clay deposits (surface is continental sand with gravels).
4. Drilling Method
--------------------Continuous diamond core using double or triple tube core barrels with air or fresh water
flushing and cooling.
Tender Documents
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GENERAL TENDER NO.14/2013
Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale
& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
5. Water Supply
------------------If water flushing is applied, pumping and\or hauling equipment will have to be provided in
order to transport water to rigs. If air cooling is used, an adequate compressor is
required. These tasks are for the drilling contractor.
6. Core Diameter
------------------The final core diameter at the bottom of a drill hole should be min. 70mm.
The type of coring equipment should be, therefore, be 76mm. or larger.
7. Rocks to be drilled
------------------------1.1 A Limestone\Shale is thickly bedded, medium hard, sometimes containing streaks of
clayish material up to the bottom of shale.
1.2 Continental Sand mixed with gravels and silts results from continental fluviatile
deposition, unconformable with overlying marls and clay sequences, so drilling up to
the bottom of marls which is under green clay.
8. Drilling Particulars
-----------------------1.1 Number of Drill holes (drawing attached)
1.2 Drilling Length – all drill holes down to the bottom of the deposits mentioned above.
(Bottom of limestone, shale, sand and clay) all individual
1.3 Azimuth and inclination – all drill holes are vertical.
9. Holemarker
---------------Hole-markers (visible steel poles) with number plates have to be cemented onto the
borehole upon completion of the drilling campaign
10. Drilling Report Sheet
-------------------------------Detail records of the drilling shall be kept by contractor in a daily log, giving information
on all particulars of drilling such as:
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
1.10
1.11
1.12
1.13
1.14
1.15
1.16
Date and time of boring
Borehole Number.
ground level at position of boring
Type of plant and method of operation
Depth of hole at start and end of working day
Depth of casing and internal diameter.
level of which ground water was standing
Depth of base of each stratum from ground level and preliminary description of
Strata
Detail of in-site test and instrumentation
type of core barrel
Detail of flushing arrangement.
Core diameter and changes in core size.
Time to drill and penetration rate for each core run.
Character and proportion of flush return.
Total core recovery of each run with information as to possible location of core loss.
Geological and Technical Description of logs.
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& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
DRILLING DETAILS
Date:S.N
BH
No.
Date
Date
Coordinates
Started Ended Northing Easting
Elevation
actual
Total
depth
No.
Core
box
Drilled
by
11. Core Recovery
----------------------1.1 The drilling has to be carried in such a manner that a maximum core recovery is
insured.
1.2 The minimum core recovery is 95% per drill hole, if the core recovery is <90% but ≥
80%, 5% of the unit price will be deducted for each percent below 90%.
1.3 If the core recovery is below 80%, QNCC has the right to reject the samples,
provided that the insufficient core recovery is due to inadequate drilling.
1.4 In that event, the contractor is obliged to repeat the drilling at their on cost.
1.5 The drilling Contractor, on other hand, cannot be held responsibility if the employ's
geologist confirms that the poor core recovery is due to lithological features (e.g.
cavities, caves.)
12. Storage of the cores
--------------------------1.1 The cores have to be stored in wooden core boxes which may be locked and have
an inside length of 1.05m.
1.2 They must adequately be marked with an arrow pointing down hole.
1.3 The width of the inside should be 5mm. larger than the core diameter.
1.4 Pieces of wood of respective length must be inserted to indicate voids or cavities as
they are encountered in the actual borehole.
1.5 Each run of the core barrel has to be indicated by inserted tags.
1.6 Boxes must be protected against atmospheric conditions.
1.7 Boxes must be properly labeled clearly indicating drilling hole numbers and depth in
meters. (List of borehole co-ordinates with meters drilled and number of samples.
1.8 List of Core Boxes
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State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
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13. Sample preparation
--------------------------Splitting
----------1.1 The core has to be divided lengthwise (from top to bottom) into two halves using a
stone saw or a core splitter installed on site.
1.2 One half is returned to the respective core box, and is adequately stored.
14. Crushing, Grinding and Quartering
--------------------------------------------------1.1 The other half has to be comminuted section wise defined by the according to the
inter-geologist to a grain size of max. 2 mm, the original sample of several kg is
reduced to a final quantity of about 200gm in several steps by alternate crushing
and quartering. The intermediate fractions not used for further processing will have
to be adequately stored in labeled plastic bags. With a laboratory mill the material
has to be ground to 0% residue on the 60 micron sieve (10,000 meshes per cm2).
15. Site Supervision
----------------------The contractor will make available supervisor and a well site geologist for continuous
supervision of the drilling works and perform geological description of cores.
16. Time Period to complete the job (Action Plan)
---------------------------------------------------------------Before starting, the contractor has to submit an action plan for the time period to
complete the job.
17. Color Photography of cores
18. Geological Report (in PDF format, hard and soft copies)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------The geological report for the deposits (Limestone \ Shale & Sand \ Clay) including the
following:1.1 A geological map for the deposits
1.2 Maps of Quarried Areas.
1.3 Lithological Units Sequence
1.4 Borehole Chemical Analysis lists
1.5 Borehole log sheets in separate report
1.6 Borehole logs Correlation.
1.7 Adequate no. of cross section locations towards (N-S & E-W) and drawings
related.
1.8 Surveying works in AutoCAD format (hard and soft copies)
1.9 Reserve estimation for each deposit individual
1.10 The preparation of the previous Geological studies by using the latest scientific
methods and the application of modern automated systems by modern software
and training required
II. Special Instruction/Reason for Request before signing the contract, no claim due
to unforeseen local conditions encountered in the course of operation will be
accepted (site visit).
1. Land Survey Works for holes locations and constructing hole marks according to the
attached maps.
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& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
2. Site Location:
1.1 The area of exploration is located within the QNCC Limestone/Shale deposites
which is about 3km from QNCC Cement works at Umm-Bab (6.4km2 area)
1.2 Sand/Clay deposits located about 25km from QNCC Cement Works (At Wadi AlHuwaila) 18km2 area.
3. The lease area maps are available.
4. Scope f work attached with.
II. Special Instruction/Reason for Request before signing the contract, no claim due
to unforeseen local conditions encountered in the course of operation will be
accepted (site visit).
1. Land Survey Works for holes locations and constructing hole marks according to the
attached maps.
2. Site Location:
1.1 The area of exploration is located within the QNCC Limestone/Shale deposites
which is about 3km from QNCC Cement works at Umm-Bab (6.4km2 area)
1.2 Sand/Clay deposits located about 25km from QNCC Cement Works (At Wadi AlHuwaila) 18km2 area.
3. The lease area maps are available.
4. Scope f work attached with.
III. QNCC Lease Area Coordinates
Location
Northing
Easting
Location
L1
160635
383440
L2
160930
353500
L3
161060
383380
L4
161635
383300
L5
161640
383330
L6
161920
L7
Northing
Easting
A
160725
369600
B
162075
369450
C
162612
368554
D
163378
367777
383275
E
164925
365550
162280
382185
F
165925
363300
L8
162810
381765
G
166275
362125
EX-6
163176
381199
H
165675
362125
EX-1
163916
381685
I
164200
361950
EX-2
165913
377614
J
163575
363275
EX-3
164500
377266
EX-4
163376
379349
K
162650
364725
L10
162680
379000
L
161600
366750
L11
162200
379490
M
160275
367575
L12
161675
380840
N
160075
369100
L13
161570
381710
L14
161285
381625
Limestone Quarry
Clay/Sand Quarry
L15
160820
382580
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& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
We undertake to execute and complete “Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale &
Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab, State of Qatar”, as defined in the scope of services,
responsibilities mentioned in the above, studied/accepted and signed by us.
_________________________________
Tenderer/Bidder Name
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Date
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Date
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& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
FORM OF SCHEDULE OF PRICES
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GENERAL TENDER NO.14/2013
Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale
& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
FORM OF BREAKDOWN AND PRICES
(ON TENDERER LETTER HEAD)
Unit
Amount
Particulars
S/No.
01
Geological Ivestigations of Limestone
Reserve
02
Geological Ivestigations of Shale
Reserve
03
Geological Ivestigations of Clay
Reserve
04
Total Amount
Geological Ivestigations of Sand
Reserve
Total in words
_________________________________
Tenderer Name
__________________
Date
_________________________________
Authorize Person’s Name/Signature
__________________
Date
Stamp/Seal
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State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
FORM OF PERFORMANCE BOND
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State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
FORM OF PERFORMANCE BOND
(ON BANK LETTER HEAD )
Date ……………..
Qatar National Cement Co., (Q.S.C)
P.O Box 1333,
Doha, State of Qatar
Greetings
Letter of Guarantee No ………………………………………………………….
Upon request of M/S……………………………. We hereby guarantee to pay to
you or to your legal representative an amount of QAR/USD………….. Upon
first written demand not withstanding any contestants by the “Contractor”, in
connection with General Tender No.14/2013 related to …………… this letter
of guarantee shall be effective and come in full force from …….. and expiry on
…………... after expiry of ninety (90) days from the issuance date of the
provisional acceptance certificate, as defined in the Contract.
As guarantee for the fulfillment of the obligations of the aforementioned
contract by the “Contractor” in the establishment time and in accordance with
the conditions and terms as specified in the contract.
Bank’s Signature & Stamp
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State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
FORM OF DOWN PAYMENT GUARANTEE
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GENERAL TENDER NO.14/2013
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& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
FORM OF DOWN PAYMENT GUARANTEE
(ON BANK LETTER HEAD)
M/S. Qatar National Cement Co. (Q.S.C)
P.O Box 1333,
Doha, State of Qatar
Subject : Advance Payment Guarantee
Greetings,
By this irrevocable Guarantee, ………….., incorporated under the laws of
State of Qatar (herein after called surety) pursuant to the execution of contract
for Geological Investigation for Limestone/Shale and Sand/Clay deposits, as
dated ……………….by and between Qatar National Cement Co., Q.S.C.
(herein after called the Company) and M/S …………………….. (herein after
called the Contractor), this down payment guarantee to bind ourselves and
our successors and assigns both jointly as well severally to pay irrevocably
and unconditionally on demand by the Company and without any recourse to
the Contractor or any third party, to the extent amount of QAR/USD……….
being advance payment amount equivalent to 10% of the contract total lump
sum price. Against simple written request of Company indicating that
Contractor is in default and the Company demands the amount to be paid by
surety.
The gurantee shall come in force on effecting receipt of advance payment
amount and shall be valid until the amount of this advance payment guarantee
is fully recovered and issuance of provisional acceptance certificate as defined
in the Contract.
Bank’s Signature & Stamp
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& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
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FORM OF QUALIFICATIONS AND
EXCEPTIONS
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State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
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FORM OF QUALIFICATIONS/EXCEPTIONS
(ON TENDERER LETTER HEAD)
We have following exceptions/qualifications on the above tender offer.
SN.
Narration
Amount (+, -)
Time ( +, -)
1
2
3
4
5
Total
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State of Qatar
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GENERAL CONDITION OF CONTRACT
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GENERAL TENDER NO.14/2013
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& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
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GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
1.
DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
1.1 DEFINITIONS
In this part/section the following expressions shall have the meanings prescribed to
them hereunder except where the context otherwise requires.
“ THE CONTRACT” shall include the Form of Agreement, the General Condition of Contract,
the Scope of Services, Specs., Reports, Breakdown of Prices, Letter of Award, Notice to
Proceed and all agreed documents in relation to the requested services shall be executed at
site.
“THE COMPANY” means QATAR NATIONAL CEMENT COMPANY, (Q.S.C) or his lawful
assignee or successor.
“CONTRACTOR” means the successful tenderer has signed the Contract or his lawful
assignee or Successor.
“PARTIES” means the Company and the CONTRACTOR.
“SCOPE OF SERVICES” means the required services to be executed @ site by the
CONTRACTOR as described under the scope of services in these Tender Documents.
“CONTRACT LUMP SUM PRICE” means the fixed total price as set out payable to
CONTRACTOR by the COMPANY for provision of CONTRACT Scope of services in these
tender documents.
“GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION” means all of the services to be rendered and provided by
CONTRACTOR in accordance with scope of services, the others CONTRACTOR’s
responsibilities mentioned in these General Conditions of Contract.
“OUTLINE DRAWINGS” means the drawings prepared by CONTRACTOR and annexed to
or issued with these Standard Conditions and such is contained in the Contract.
“SCOPE OF SERVICES” means the geological investigation to be executed, completed and
maintained by the CONTRACTOR as described in the tender documents.
“PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE” means a certificate issued and signed by
COMPANY and delivered to the CONTRACTOR stating that the complete scope of services
have been substantially and successfully completed at site in accordance with the terms and
conditions as set out in the Contract.
“FINAL ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE” means a certificate issued and signed by
COMPANY and delivered to the CONTRACTOR, stating that the services successfully
completed and is finally by ending of ninety (90) days calculated from the issuance date of
provisional acceptance certificate and with no default and as per terms and conditions defined
in the contract.
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1.2
INTERPRETATIONS
1.2.1 A reference to an individual or person, includes a corporation, firm, partnership, joint
venture, association, authority, trust, state or government and vice versa.
1.2.2 Words importing the singular shall include the plural and vice versa.
1.2.3 A reference to any gender includes all genders.
1.2.4 A reference to any agreement or document is to that agreement or document (and
where applicable any of its provisions) as amended, innovated, restated or replaced from
time to time.
1.2.5 A reference to any agreement or any other document or arrangement includes that
party’s executors, administrators, substitutes, successors and permitted assigns.
1.2.6 Article headings and index are for reference only and shall not affect interpretation.
1.2.7 The Annexes (if any) to this Schedule shall form a part thereof, however in the event of
any conflict between the Annexes and Articles of this Schedule, the articles shall
prevail.
1.2.8 If any terms or any part thereof (in this Article called the “offending term”) contained in
this Schedule shall be or be declared or become unenforceable, invalid or illegal for any
reason whatsoever then provided the commercial intent of the agreement is not
adversely affected the other terms of this Schedule shall remain in full force and effect
as if the Agreement had been signed without the offending terms appearing herein. The
parties hereto agree to substitute if possible for such offending term a new tern to the
fullest possible extent.
2.
3.
COMMENCEMENT OF EXECUTION PERIOD.
2.1
The Execution Period of the Geological Investigation Services shall commence
from the fixed date in notice to proceed letter issued by the “COMPANY” for the
commencement of the execution and completion of the required geological
investigations services at Site once the “CONTRACTOR” acknowledge and
accepts the notice to proceed letter sent to him by the “COMPANY”.
2.2
Services required shall commence and be completed in accordance with the time
schedule embodied in the Contract.
2.3
There shall be no extensions to the period for completion of the geological
investigation services unless the contract period of the services is extended with
the written consent of the COMPANY in which case the corresponding extension
shall be granted to the CONTRACTOR provided such extension is required due
to the default of the COMPANY or the CONTRACTOR or for reasons as stated in
the Contract.
2.4
Terms defined in the other documents of Contract where applicable to have the
same meanings used herein unless the context requires otherwise.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The CONTRACTOR shall undertake to execute the geological investigation services
in accordance with the terms and conditions as set out in the Contract.
4.
CONTRACTOR’S FACILITIES AND TOOLS
4.1 Facilities Required During the Execution Period
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State of Qatar
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During the execution period of Contract, the CONTRACTOR should arrange
the necessary accommodation for his personnel/team and on his own cost.
4.2 Costs of Food, Accommodation and Transportation will be charged on the
account of the CONTRACTOR
4.3 Equipment and Materials
Specialized equipment and materials furnished by the COMPANY to the
CONTRACTOR or purchased by the COMPANY for the CONTRACTOR with funds
wholly supplied or reimbursed by the COMPANY shall be the property of the
COMPANY and shall be marked for identification purposes by the CONTRACTOR
and/or the COMPANY. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for ensuring that
any such equipment and materials provided by the COMPANY are maintained by him
in good condition.
4.4 Disposal of Equipment and Materials
Upon completion or termination of the geological investigation services, the
CONTRACTOR shall furnish to the COMPANY inventories of the equipment and
materials supplied to him by the COMPANY, which are to be disposed or an deliver
the equipment to the COMPANY and dispose of any unwanted materials as directed
by the COMPANY.
4.5 Site Personnel
All persons/Experts working for the CONTRACTOR shall be under his direct
employment/sponsorship and supervision.
5. TIME SCHEDULE FOR COMPLETION
The Time Schedule for completion of all the Investigation Services shall be agreed
and embodied in the Contract.
6. CONTRACT LUM SUM PRICE PAYABLE TO THE CONTRACTOR
The Contract Lump Sum Price payable to the CONTRACTOR for the provision and
completion of the services shall be allocated and payable in respect of the different
stages of the Scope of services as provided hereunder.
6.1 Contract lump sum price for Modified Scope of services.
Where additional services are necessary due to changes within the Scope of services
requested by the COMPANY an additional price to be mutually agreed upon by the
COMPANY and the CONTRACTOR shall be granted to the CONTRACTOR.
The basis for the additional price shall be agreed to in writing between the
COMPANY and the CONTRACTOR prior to the commencement of provision of the
additional scope of services.
6.2 Inclusive Contract Lump Sum Price
6.2.1 The contract Lump Sum Price payable to the CONTRACTOR shall include all cost,
overhead, profits, taxes, charges, payments to his sub-contractors and all costs
and expenses of whatsoever nature for the performance and completion of the
scope of services pursuant to the terms of the Contract.
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State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
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6.2.2 The CONTRACTOR signing the Contract confirms that he is aware of all other
cost or charges to be incurred and which are necessary for it to carry out and
complete the scope of services required under the Contract.
6.2.3 No claim will be accepted by the COMPANY from the CONTRACTOR due to the
CONTRACTOR’s lack of knowledge in respect of any matter affecting the level or
adequacy of the contract lump sum prices payable to the CONTRACTOR pursuant
to the terms of the Contract.
7. PAYMENT TERMS
7.1 The Tenderer/Bidder shall submit his tender offer on the basis of payment
in Qatari Riyals or US Dollars and the 100% (one hundred) percent of the
total contract lump sum price to be paid as follows:
7.1.1
10% (Ten) percent of the Contract lump sum price will be paid to the
CONTRACTOR as advance payment against submission of a bank guarantee
of the same value in favour of the COMPANY by the CONTRACTOR as per
form of advance payment guarantee.
7.1.2
90% (Ninety) percent of the remaining contract total price will be
released
against
presentation
of
Interim
Certificate(s)
by
the
CONTRACTOR as progress of the execution of scope of services at site
and the settlement of each interim certificate approved by the
COMPANY and all the invoices shall be subject to the following;
7.1.2.1 Deduction of 10% (Ten) percent Retention (The retention amount shall
be released upon issuance of Provisional Acceptance Certificate).
7.1.2.2 Deduction of W ithholding tax/ Retention as per Tax Law No.21 of 2009 of
the State of Qatar.
7.1.3 The payment scheme is valid in the assumption that the progress of the services
by the CONTRACTOR in the execution of geological investigation services is in
accordance with the Contract time schedule.
7.1.4
Should the geological investigation services or part of it be delayed for any
reasons beyond control, the payments would be made at the relevant dates
specified in the original contract time schedule.
7.1.5
All invoices should be submitted by the CONTRACTOR certified and approved
by the Company.
7.1.6
All payments shall be made out by the bank transfer to the account of the
CONTRACTOR will be provided by the later at the time of signing of the
Contract.
7.2 Advance Payment Guarantee
The CONTRACTOR shall issue an Advance Payment Guarantee in an
amount equivalent to the down payment, through a first class reputable
Bank operated in Qatar acceptable to the COMPANY. This guarantee will be
issued at the signature of the contract, and shall be valid until the amount of
the Advance Payment is fully recovered and released against issuance of
Provisional Acceptance Certificate.
7.3 Performance Bond
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GENERAL TENDER NO.14/2013
Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale
& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
The Contractor shall issue an Advance Payment Guarantee in an amount
equivalent to the down payment amount, through a first class reputable
Bank operated in Qatar or any other Bank acceptable to the COMPANY.
This guarantee will be issued at the signature of the Contract and its validity
period shall cover the execution period of the geological investigation
services, plus 90 days following the issuance date of provisional acceptance
certificate.
7.4 CURRENCY
The Contract price payable to CONTRACTOR shall be calculated and paid in
QAR or USD. There shall be no adjustment to the contract price due to
fluctuations and variations of rates of exchange between the Qatari Riyals
and any other foreign currency.
8. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR DELAYS
Should Contractor fail to execute or complete the required geological investigation
services within the contractual time schedules as defined in the contract and should
the damage be deferred due exclusively to such delay, the QNCC shall be entitled
to receive/impose liquidated damages calculated on the basis of 0.5% of each day
or part of day of such delay up to a maximum of 10% of the contract total price.
9. FORCE MAJEURE
9.1 Payment
If at any time before the completion of the scope of services under the Contract
any part of the geological investigation services shall be damages or destroyed
as a consequence of Force Majeure, as defined in Sub-Section-9.3 (Default)
hereof, occurring within the State of Qatar beyond the control of CONTRACTOR
and form unforeseen cause, CONTRACTOR will receive the proportionate
payment for any additional scope of services which may be requires to be
completed only by him as a result of such damage or destruction.
9.2 Circumstances Beyond Control
Any of the Parties affected by Force majeure shall promptly notify the other
parties in writing of any situation or event occurring within the State of Qatar
arising from any circumstances beyond their control, which is unavoidable and
which could not reasonably be foreseen and which makes it impossible for the
affected party to carry out in whole or in part its obligations under the contract.
9.3 Default
Neither Party shall be considered to be in default in the performance of its
obligations hereunder as a result of Force majeure, which as implied herein, shall
mean Acts of God, War (declared or undeclared), riots, civil commotions,
revolutions, hostilities, strikes, epidemics, accidents, fire, floods, earth-quakes,
explosions, blockages, nuclear hazards, extreme weather conditions and any
other cause similar to the kind herein mentioned or of equivalent force occurring
within the State of Qatar which is beyond the control of the Parties, unavoidable
which could not reasonably be foreseen and which renders impossible the
fulfillment of the contract.
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GENERAL TENDER NO.14/2013
Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale
& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
9.4 Delays in Performance
If the performance of any obligations or responsibilities of any Party is delayed for
more than Thirty (30) days, the term of this contract shall either be extended for
such period or the contract may be terminated at the COMPANY’s choice. In the
event that the performance of the geological investigation services is prevented in
whole or in part due to an occurrence referred to in Clause-9.3 (Default) hereof,
then the COMPANY shall have the option at any time after the commencement of
such occurrence to terminate the Contract by giving written notice to
CONTRACTOR. The payment on termination shall be assessed as the reasonable
and actual cost incurred by CONTRACTOR to demobilize those staff whose
services are related to the scope of services.
9.5
Notice of Termination
If a termination notice is given as a result of Force Majeure as per Sub-Section9.3 (Default) above, the termination shall become effective upon receipt by
CONTRACTOR of the COMPANY’s notice to terminate.
10. TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT
Should CONTRACTOR fail for more than Thirty (30) days after written notice to
discharge its contractual obligations as set out in the Contract and cease to comply
with provisions of the scope of services except in the case of Force Majeure, the
COMPANY shall have the right to terminate immediately the Contract.
11. CONFIDENTIALITY
11.1
COMPANY shall treat the details of this Contract and all documents prepared
hereunder as private and confidential (save in so far as it may be necessary to
pay any such decisions for the performance of its duties hereunder) and shall
not publish or disclose the same or any particulars thereof in any trade of
technical paper or elsewhere without the prior written consent of the COMPANY.
CONTRACTOR shall ensure that its personnel and sub-contractors enter into
similar confidentiality undertakings towards the COMPANY.
12.
11.2
Documents shall remain the property of the COMPANY
11.3
All Documents prepared by CONTRACTOR for the geological investigation
services or provided to him by the COMPANY shall remain confidential. during
the contract duration period, the drawings shall remain in the sole custody of
COMPANY.
INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS
12.1
CONTRACTOR shall submit the following information to the COMPANY, at
such regular interval as are appropriate:
a)
All communications, which:
1. State or indicate the possibility of an intention to claim additional time or
money.
2. Relate to security, access or personnel to the Site area, accidents and safety of
personnel, insurances or other matters, which may be considered of interest to
the COMPANY or may require action by him.
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GENERAL TENDER NO.14/2013
Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale
& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
b)
Programme and Schedules as follows:
1. All programmes and schedules of information requirements from the
COMPANY to CONTRACTOR and vice versa.
2. All interim or stage programmes issued by the COMPANY.
c) Status reports, which must include statements on :
[
1. Progress of Services.
2. Performance of the CONTRACTOR’s personnel/team in particular with regard
to non-compliance with all such duties and obligations as are contained in the
Contract.
3. Quality of the Services.
4. Any problems at site and action taken.
5. Any Services variation to the contract duration or contract price with financial
details and any reasons which indicate, in view of CONTRACTOR, that these
are likely to be varied in the future.
d) Full details of the CONTRACTOR’S personnel/team on the site, calculated and
reported on every three(3) days basis.
12.2
Variations
shall clearly identify any Variation Orders as being issued
one of the following categories:
CONTRACTOR
a)
Variations which alter, amend or delete items contained in the Contract and
which variation does not alter the scope of services, is not charged against
contingencies and which does not increase the contract total price;
b)
Variations which will increase the contract total price and will require the
commitment of additional funds
12.3
Contingencies
Not Applicable
12.4
Handling Over
When CONTRACTOR shall determine that a part or all of the scope of services has
been completed and is acceptable for use by the COMPANY then CONTRACTOR
shall give sufficient prior written notice to the COMPANY that such services or part
of it is substantially completed and is ready for handing over and COMPANY shall
check and approve the completed part or all of scope of services and if accepted
the COMPANY will issue the Provisional Acceptance Certificate as per applicable
Section (PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE) of the Contract.
12.5
CONTRACTOR’s Personnel/Team
CONTRACTOR
shall
provide
all
the
requirement
of
specialized
personnel/team/experts having experience in the geological investigation for
Limestone/Shale & Clay/Sand deposit.
The qualifications and experience of
CONTRACTOR’s personnel/team categories should be approved by the COMPANY
prior to their recruitment by the CONTRACTOR to the site.
12.6
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Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale
& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
CONTRACTOR shall not replace the povided personnel/team for execution of scope
of services at site subject to this contract without first obtaining the prior written
approval of the COMPANY. Any request to replace the provided personnel/team to
the site shall be accompanied by the curriculum vitae of the proposed new
personnel/team and an undertaking that such change of personnel/team categories
neither inconveniences the COMPANY nor causes to the COMPANY any delay or
extra costs.
13.
ASSIGNMENT
CONTRACTOR shall not assign or transfer the benefit or obligation of the Contract or
any part thereof to any third party without the prior written approval of the
COMPANY. However, CONTRACTOR shall be entitled at any time to take into
partnership another partner or partners (or directors) and he or they shall be deemed
to be included in the expression “CONTRACTOR”.
14.
TAXES
CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the payment of all taxes including income
tax, customs or import duties, training levies and all other levies and taxes applicable
by laws, any regulatory or concerned authorities in the State of Qatar. Any new taxes
decides by State of Qatar Authorities or modifications of the existing taxes after the
date of signing of the Contract shall be mutually discussed in order to adapt the
contractual price accordingly.
15.
VISA AND PERMITS
Not Applicable
16.
THE COMPANY’S RESPONSIBILITY
16.1
Information to CONTRACTOR
The COMPANY shall furnish all pertinent data and information available to him and
shall give such assistance as shall reasonably be required by CONTRACTOR for
performing his duties and discharging his obligations under the Contract.
16.2
Decisions
The COMPANY shall give its decisions on all sketches, drawings, report
recommendations and other matters properly referred to it by CONTRACTOR in
writing and in reasonable time so as not to delay the performance of the Contractor in
the respect Scope of Services under this Contract.
17.
THE CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY
17.1 Providing trained direct and indirect personnel/team with experience to execute the
required geological investigation and submittal of I.D. card copy for all
CONTRACTOR’s team.
17.2 Responsible for the supervision on his personnel/team during the execution, completion
and maintenance of the services.
17.3 Provide Medical and Accidental Insurance Cover.
17.4 Providing Visa Arrangement, immigration fee and other convinience cost for his
personnel/team.
17.5 Covering of all personnel/team salaries, wages and workers compensations.
17.6 Cost of personnel air flights, visas as well as accommodation and internal transportation
to and from the COMPANY’s sites.
17.7 Obligate his personnel/team to follow the discipline, Safety and rules of the COMPANY.
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GENERAL TENDER NO.14/2013
Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale
& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
17.8 Responsible for safety of his personnel/team and take all the needed procedures to
secure them and guards his equipments at site works.
17.9 Responsible for compensation of his personnel/team for any damages occur to them or
the theft or loss of his equiment.
17.10 Arranging to issue the required insurance cover for his personnel/team @ site as per the
concerned Qatari Competent Laws & incompliance with Qatari Labor Law.
17.11 Provide the site with safety representative, safety equipments and unifom for his
personnel/team.
17.12 Compliance with all applicable Qatari Laws and by Laws Provisions.
18.
THE COMPANY’S APPROVAL
The COMPANY’s specific approval in writing shall be required by CONTRACTOR prior
to the following:
a) Assignment or subletting by the CONTRACTOR of any part of the scope of services.
b) Any direct instructions by CONTRACTOR imposing to its provided personnel/team a
method of working different to that stated in the Contract or modifying the accepted
method included and agreed at Tender stage.
19.
SCOPE OF LIABILITY OF CONTRACTOR
19.1 Errors and Omission
is liable for all the detrimental consequences of its
recommendation, negligent acts, errors and omissions on its part or on the other
parts of its personnel/team, sub-contractor(s), agents or assignees in discharge
of its contractual obligations under this contract.
CONTRACTOR
CONTRACTOR’S shall execute the services in accordance with all the
requirements and criteria in the contract and in accordance with standards of
care and diligence generally practice and expected by Contracting Firms
possessing high level of skill, experience and expertise and in a manner suitable
for the intended purpose.
19.2 Defects
CONTRACTOR, at his own expense, carry out any alterations or remedial on any
part/section of the services necessitated by reason of such errors and omissions
for which he is responsible and modify the drawings and information accordingly.
19.3 Limitation
It is also understood that CONTRACTOR has no responsibility of fulfilling any
obligations out of the obligations defined in this contract.
19.4 Insurance Cover
CONTRACTOR shall take all insurance policies/covers for his own providied
manpower at site (such as medical, life, accident, worksmen compensation etc.)
in accordance with the Qatari laws and regulations of the State of Qatar. Such
certificate(s) and policies shall be issued by a reputable insurance company
operating in the state of Qatar and accepted by the COMPANY. The
CONTRACTOR shall submit such policy copies to the COMPANY before
commencement of services at site.
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Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale
& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
CONTRACTOR shall provide to the COMPANY a Certificate of Insurance relating
to Professional Indemnity to cover its Liability as defined hereinbefore. Such
Certificate shall be issued in accordance with the Qatari Laws of the State of
Qatar. The provision of such certificate shall not lessen or reduce the liability of
CONTRACTOR.
During the supervision of geological study and generally speaking during
the period of presence of personnel of CONTRACTOR on the site, it will
be CONTRACTOR’s responsibility to subscribe the necessary insurance
for all the CONTRACTOR’s personnel on duty on the site.
19.5 Violation of Rights of Third Parties
CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for violation of the rights of third parties
unless he has not been given correct information concerning these provision or
rights or that he has brought to the notice of the COMPANY such liability
beforehand.
20.
NOTICES
All notices under this contract shall be given in writing and will be deemed to have
been given if delivered by one of the following means:
21.
-
By fax transmission
-
By e-mail transmission confirmed by fax or express courier
-
By express courier or telegram transmission
LANGUAGE OF THE CONTRACT
The language of the Form of Agreement in Arabic and English, in case of a conflict
found in the Form of Agreement between the Arabic text and English Text, the Arabic
text shall prevail. All reports, designs, drawings, correspondence, General Conditions
of Contract etc. shall be in the English Language. In case of these Contract
documents being translated into ArabicText for the benefit of any regulatory body in
the State of Qatar and will arise a conflict between the English and Arabic text, the
English text shall prevail.
22.
SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES AND APPLICABLE LAWS
22.1 Settlement of Disputes
In case of any dispute arising between the CONTRACTOR and the COMPANY,
the parties shall first make an attempt to settle the same amicably as early as
possible. If the dispute cannot be settled within 90 days of its arising, the same
shall be referred to the Qatari Competent Court(s).
22.2
Applicable Law
Applicable law shall be Qatari Law.
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GENERAL TENDER NO.14/2013
Geological Investigation at Limestone/Shale
& Clay/Sand Quarries @ Umm-Bab,
State of Qatar
P.O BOX 1333, Doha, State of Qatar
H. Office Tel: 00974 44693800, Fax: 974 44693900
PlantsTel.: 00974 44712880,Fax:00974 44712585
22.3
Services to Continue
Performance of the Contract shall continue during judicial proceedings unless
the COMPANY shall order suspension thereof, and if any such suspension shall
be ordered, the reasonable expenses of the CONTRACTOR occasioned by
such suspension shall be included in the total lump sum price of the contract if
the Qatari Court(s) so decides. No payment due or payable by the COMPANY
shall be withheld on account of pending reference to the Qatari Competent
Court(s).
Ended
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