7/25/2019 FIDIC - Are Contractors Entitled for Variations in Lump Sum Contracts

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Are contractors entitled for variations in lump sumcontracts?

Yes. Lump sum contract means the contractor has to execute the works for a specified amount fixed

in the contract. In a lump sum contract, the contractor is bound to execute works for the completion

of the project as detailed in the contract documents; in some cases a bill of quantities will also be

included. In either case if a specific work is not detailed in the contract or if alterations are required,

then it can be treated as a variation

Examples of variation in lump sum contracts

n example of variation in lump sum contract is removal of a buildin! or structure which is not

described an"where in drawin!s or contract documents. nother example is alteration to the details

mentioned such as replacin! paintin! works with tilin!. variation order is required to be obtained

from the owner# En!ineer before executin! the works.

$ometimes a provisional sum will be incorporated in the contract for works which cannot be detailed

or enou!h information are not available at the time of tender. %lease visit our pa!es on provisional

sums, contin!enc" allowance, da" works etc. for more information.

&ariation provisions are detailed in 'lause ().) of *I+I' ed -ook)/0 and 'lause )1.) of )

edition.