1. DOCKYARD CREEK COSPICUA
Regatta Quay Rehabilitation W orks
Bill of Quantities & Daywork Schedule
Regatta Rehabilitation Works
2. DOCKYARD CREEK COSPICUA
Regatta Quay Rehabilitation W orks
PREAMBLES to Bill of Quantities
TABLE OF CONTENTS
o Method of Measurement
o Descriptions
o Composite Items
o Units and Symbols
o Abbreviations
o Definitions
o Dayworks
o Preliminaries
Regatta Rehabilitation Works
3. General Landscaping and Services Works
Dockyard Creek Cospicua, East Side Method of Measurement
Method of Measurement
Remeasurement shall be carried out in accordance with the 'Standard Method of
Measurement of Building Works - SMM7, Seventh Edition Revised 1998,
incorporating Amendments 1 + 2', Drawings and Specifications.
All rates are to include the coverage of items stated in the Schedule of Rates
and in accordance with the 'Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works
- SMM7, Seventh Edition Revised 1998, incorporating Amendments 1 + 2',
Drawings and Specifications.
All quantities are to be measured net to the nearest whole unit. Work shall be
measured net as fixed in position except where otherwise stated in a
measurement rule to the work.
Quantities measured in tonnes shall be given to two decimal places. Other
quantities shall be given to the nearest whole unit except than any quantity less
than one unit shall be given as one unit.
Measured Items are deemed to be ‘supply and fix’ unless otherwise stated.
Dimensions used in calculating quantities shall be taken to the nearest 10 mm
(I.e. 5mm and over shall be regarded as 10 mm and less than 5mm shall be
disregarded)
The units and classifications as stated in the bills of quantities shall prevail over
the standard method of measurement unless specifically agreed otherwise.
Descriptions
Dimensions stated in descriptions are generally in the sequence length, width,
height. Where ambiguity could arise, the dimensions shall be identified.
Headings and sub-headings in the bills of quantities shall be read as part of the
descriptions of the items to which the headings apply.
The use of a hyphen includes the range of dimension between and the two
dimensions stated.
Unless otherwise specifically stated as excluded in a Schedule of Rates or
herein, the following shall be deemed to be included with all items:
a) Labour and all costs in connection therewith.
b) Materials, goods and all costs in connection therewith.
c) Assembling, fitting and fixing of materials and goods in position.
d) Plant and all costs in connection therewith.
e) Waste of materials.
f) Square cutting
g) Establishment charges, overhead charges and profit.
Method of Measurement 2 of 4
4. General Landscaping and Services Works
Dockyard Creek Cospicua, East Side Method of Measurement
Composite Items
Work to be manufactured off site may be combined with another to be fixed on site
into one item even though the rules require the items to be measured separately.
Items shall be deemed to include breaking down for transport and installation and
subsequent re-assembly etc.
Units and Symbols
The following units, symbols and abbreviations are used in this method of
measurement and bills of quantities:
m metre
m2 square metre
m3 cubic metre
mm millimetre
nr number
kg kilogramme
t metric tonne
h hour
LS Lump Sum
PS Provisional Sum
> Exceeding
< less than
% Percentage
- Hyphen
€ Euro
Abbreviations
min. Minimum
n.e. not exceeding
MEPA Malta Environment & Planning Authority
BOQ Schedule of Rates
Approx. Approximate or Approximately
Definitions
Any references in the Bills to Specifications and/or Drawings are for convenience
only and in pricing the Bills the Contractor is to take into account all relevant
requirements of the Specifications and Drawings.
The terms "include", "is included', "including" and similar, are used to indicate that
the materials or items in question shall not be measured as separate items, but their
costs are to be included in the rate of the item in which they occur.
Method of Measurement 3 of 4
5. General Landscaping and Services Works
Dockyard Creek Cospicua, East Side Method of Measurement
The word "extra" or "extra over" used in the Bills means the additional cost of the
work in question over and above the cost already measured.
Dayworks
Where the work cannot be properly valued by means of measurement, contemporary
records are kept by the contractor and duly signed and approved by the Supervisor’s
representative for payment purposes.
The use of dayworks for payment purpose is at the discretion of the Employer or his
representative.
All daywork rates for labour shall include and take into account supervision,
insurance, overheads, and equipment (other than mechanically operated
equipment), profit, etc.
All day work rates for mechanical equipment shall include and take into account
operators and attendants, fuel and power, lubricating oils, maintenance, sharpening
of tools, replacement of spare parts, consumables, costs of licences, insurance, etc.
All Daywork hourly rated items are to be measured for the duration of use for the
purposes of the project and will exclude travel time to arrive at the site by staff
equipment, idle time & rest time. Contractor is to give sufficient evidence to the
Supervisor of the activities to be undertaken for approval prior to commencement.
Preliminaries
The pricing of the Preliminaries section shall include for all the obligations, liabilities
and services required by the Contract, as well as all other sundries which have not
been included in other sections of the Schedule of Rates.
Zero rates in the Preliminaries section shall mean that relative costs are already
included within other rates of the Schedule of Rates.
Method of Measurement 4 of 4
6. Dockyard Creek Cospicua, Regatta Quay Rehabilitation Works Bill of Quantities
Item Description Quantity Unit Rate Amount
Regatta - Quay Rehabilitation works
A Preliminaries / General conditions
A40 Contractor's general cost items
Allow for all the obligations, liabilities and
A4001 services described in the Contract Documents
other than those listed below 1 Item
Allow for all necessary insurances as required by
the contract and as requested by the general
A4002 legislation to indemnify the employer and his
representatives, including Contractor's all Risks
insurance 1 Item
Supply of temporary lighting in order to enable
A4003 works to be carried out at night (if required)
during the contract period; as directed 1 Item
Supply of metal hoarding required to segregate
A4004
the site area during the carrying out of the Works,
as directed or as shown on drawings 1 Item
Provision of all Plant and tools required to carry
A4005
out of the Works 1 Item
Site Access: as directed by the supervisor. The
Contractor is strongly advised to visit the site and
A4006
acquaint himself with all constraints on access
which may occur. 1 Item
Noise and pollution control: Contractor is to make
provisions against noise, dust contamination and
any form of pollution and comply with the
provisions of Legal Notice 337 of 2001, Waste
Management (Permit and Control) Regulations
A4007
and Legal Notice 106 of 2007, Waste
Management (Activity Registration) Regulations.
In particular waste material generated shall, if not
reused, be deposited at facilities approved by
MEPA. 1 Item
Work adjacent to services: comply with service
A4008 authorities and statutory undertakers
recommendations 1 Item
Development Permit: The contractor shall comply
A4009 with all conditions of the planning Authority's
permit ref. PA 2002/09 1 Item
Amount Carried Forward to Summary Page €
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Item Description Quantity Unit Rate Amount
Security: Take adequate precautions to
A4010 safeguard the site, the works and materials from
theft 1 Item
Heath and Safety: Comply with General Health
and Safety Provision requirements and
A4011
Occupational Health and Safety Authority Act
2000 and any subsequent legislation 1 Item
Surveys: Carry out all surveys required for setting
out of the works and agreeing measurement;
A4012 including providing and erecting permanent
setting-out marks of the quantity and quality or as
required by the Supervisor 1 Item
A4013 Provision and management of Staff, including
certified divers necessary to carry out the works 1 Item
Cleaning: Continuously keep the site and
immediate surroundings clean and in a
A4014 workmanlike condition free from debris, surplus
materials and other type of loose matter which
could disturb the proper conditions of any roads
or adjoining buildings and structures 1 Item
Permits and license fees: Allow for applying for
A4015 and obtaining any permits and licenses
necessary to carry out the works, except where
such items will be at the Employer's cost 1 Item
Provision of Quality Assurance & quality control,
A4016 testing and certification to the supervisor's
approval 1 Item
Allow for the provision of under water recording
report (video and photos) for all works carried
A4017
out; as specified or as requested by the
supervisor 1 Item
Amount Carried Forward to Summary Page €
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8. Dockyard Creek Cospicua, Regatta Quay Rehabilitation Works Bill of Quantities
Item Description Quantity Unit Rate Amount
Refer to CTP drawings ref. 9894-100 & 101
C Demolition/Alteration/Renovation
C20 Alterations - Spot Items
Removing fittings and fixtures
Items and materials arising from alterations
and spot Items are the property of the
Employer, unless otherwise stated.
Handle with care, transport and store in a
designated area (area to be approved by the
Supervisor)
C2001 Careful removal of existing Cannon Bollard 1 nr
Removing finishings
Items and materials arising from alterations
and spot Items are the property of the
Employer, unless otherwise stated.
Handle with care, transport and store in a
designated area (area to be approved by the
Supervisor)
Careful removal existing hardstone blocks,
C2002 above sea level 5 nr
C2003 below sea level 5 nr
Cutting to reduce thickness
Trimming to form steps using high pressure
water jetting or mechanical breaking; work
below mean sea level
C2004 as per drawing 9894-100 section 1-1 1 item
Amount Carried Forward to Summary Page €
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9. Dockyard Creek Cospicua, Regatta Quay Rehabilitation Works Bill of Quantities
Item Description Quantity Unit Rate Amount
D Ground Work
D20 Excavating and filling
Excavating
Excavating below ground water level
Remove silt and sediment next to Quay, by
airlift to inspect integrity of foundation
as per Regatta Quay Elevation, drawing 9894-
D2001 100 1 Item
In existing concrete slab, rock or hard paving,
including any necessary trimming
D2002 For Slipway ramp (work in proximity of Quay) 52 m3
To reduce levels
In existing concrete slab, rock or hard paving,
including any necessary trimming
D2003 For Slipway ramp (work in proximity of Quay) 50 m3
Disposal
Excavated material
Off-site; including any type of excavated or
broken out material (rate includes dumping
D2004 and tipping charges) 102 m3
Amount Carried Forward to Summary Page €
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10. Dockyard Creek Cospicua, Regatta Quay Rehabilitation Works Bill of Quantities
Item Description Quantity Unit Rate Amount
E In situ concrete/Large precast concrete
E05 In situ concrete construction generally
Grade C25/30 if using SRPC
Beds
Thickness exceeding 150 mm, below sea water
level
Unreinforced concrete filling to quay; as per
E0501 drg 9894 - 101 52 m3
Grade C28/35 if using CEM III
Thickness exceeding 150 mm, below sea water
level
E0502 Unreinforced concrete filling to quay wall 3 m3
Sand/Cement
grout filled polypropylene bag work facing
E0503 as per drawing 9894 - 100 section 1-1 5 m3
Extra over concrete elements (unless included
in main item)
For additives
E0504
Anti-wash out admixture as per specifications 55 m3
E0505 Fibre reinforcement additives as per
specifications 52 m3
Amount Carried Forward to Summary Page €
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11. Dockyard Creek Cospicua, Regatta Quay Rehabilitation Works Bill of Quantities
Item Description Quantity Unit Rate Amount
E20 Formwork for in situ concrete
Sides of upstands
Plain vertical (ground beams, kerbs etc.)
below sea water level
E2001 Height 250 - 500 mm; Side of Quay 14 m
Amount Carried Forward to Summary Page €
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12. Dockyard Creek Cospicua, Regatta Quay Rehabilitation Works Bill of Quantities
Item Description Quantity Unit Rate Amount
E42 Accessories cast into in situ concrete
Inserts
to existing concrete surfaces, below sea
water level
Inclined drilling of 500mm deep hole in
existing concrete, insert 20mm steel anchor
bars, and grout with non-shrink grout (Fosroc
Conbex 250 or approved equivalent)
E4201 as per drg 9894-100 section 1-1 4 nr
Amount Carried Forward to Summary Page €
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13. Dockyard Creek Cospicua, Regatta Quay Rehabilitation Works Bill of Quantities
Item Description Quantity Unit Rate Amount
X Sundry / Miscellaneous Items
Works in Foundation PF0.08
Underpinning of wall, including dewatering
and cleaning area from existing debris. Filling
in opening with Grade C25 concrete and
SPRC additive or approved equivalent,
including lip formwork to one side,
approximately measuring 1.40m x 1.40m and
X001 making good 1.00 Item
Works in Foundation PF0.09
Excavation including carting away and
dumping surplus material, filling with grade
C25 mass concrete (approx. 6m3) and SPRC
additive or approved equivalent including cast-
in 2 x 150mm upvc sleeves, 1000mm long
X002 approx. 1.00 Item
Amount Carried Forward to Summary Page €
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14. Dockyard Creek Cospicua, Regatta Quay Rehabilitation Works Bill of Quantities
Item Description Quantity Unit Rate Amount
Z Daywork Schedule
To be read in conjunction with Preambles to the
Bill of Quantities
Labour
Z001 Unskilled labourer 10.00 HR
Z002 Semi-skilled labourer 10.00 HR
Z003 Skilled labourer 10.00 HR
Plant
Plant rates are inclusive of fuel, travelling time
, maintenance and operator
Z004 Tipper truck up to 20 c.m. 5.00 HR
Z005 Ready mix truck 5.00 HR
Z006 Mini excavator 5.00 HR
Hydraulic wheeled excavator - JCB or similar
Z007 5.00 HR
Z008 Excavator - 25 ton 5.00 HR
Z009 Mobile crane - 18 ton 5.00 HR
Z010 Bobcat 5.00 HR
Z011 Air compressor 5.00 HR
Z012 Small hand held tools 5.00 HR
Z013 Water Bowser 1.00 Trip
Material
Z014 Type 1 fill material 5.00 m3
Z015 Washed aggregate 20mm 5.00 m3
Z016 C10 concrete 5.00 m3
Z017 C15 concrete 5.00 m3
Z018 C20 concrete 5.00 m3
Z019 C25 concrete 5.00 m3
Z020 C30 concrete 5.00 m3
Z021 Reinforcement bars up to 12mm diameter 100.00 kg
Z022 Reinforcement bars over 12mm diameter 100.00 kg
Z023 150mm hollow concrete blocks 50.00 Nr
Z024 180mm hollow concrete blocks 50.00 Nr
Z025 230mm single type hollow concrete blocks 50.00 Nr
Z026 230mm double type hollow concrete blocks 50.00 Nr
uPVC pipes
Z027 50mm diameter 6.00 m
Z028 110mm diameter 6.00 m
Z029 200mm diameter 6.00 m
Z030 400mm diameter 6.00 m
the price of any other material shall be
accepted on presentation of fiscal invoice
Note: All Rates include overheads and profits
and exclude VAT
Amount Carried Forward to Summary Page €
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15. Dockyard Creek Cospicua, Regatta Quay Rehabilitation Works Bill of Quantities
Item Section Sub-amount Amount
Regatta - Quay Rehabilitation
works
Summary
A Preliminaries / General conditions
Page Nr 1
Page Nr 2
C Existing site / buildings / services
Page Nr 3
D Ground Work
Page Nr 4
In Situ concrete / Large precast
E concrete
Page Nr 5
Page Nr 6
Page Nr 7
X Sundry / Miscellaneous Items
Page Nr 8
Z Dayworks
Page Nr 9
Total (Excluding VAT) €
Add 18 % VAT €
Total (Including VAT) €
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