Interpretation and terminology Clause Samples
The 'Interpretation and terminology' clause defines how specific terms and phrases used throughout the contract should be understood and clarifies the rules for interpreting the agreement. It typically lists key definitions, explains whether singular words include the plural (and vice versa), and may address how headings or references to laws should be read. By establishing clear meanings and interpretive guidelines, this clause helps prevent misunderstandings and disputes over ambiguous language, ensuring all parties have a shared understanding of the contract's terms.
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Interpretation and terminology. If required include here definitions additional to those used in the conditions of contract which are required only for the purpose of making the Service Information easier to draft and read. Also list abbreviations used and provide a full interpretation of each one, for example: The following abbreviations are used in this Service Information: OBL Outside battery limits
2.1 The Contractor’s plan for the service In the TSC3 the Contractor’s plan is his “design” for performing the service throughout the service period. Section 2 of the conditions of contract describes what the Contractor is to show in his plan both in the core clauses and some additional requirements in each of the main Options. The extent of the Contractor’s plan will depend on whether the Contractor is required to develop a plan in accordance with the Employer’s broad outline of the service or whether the Employer has provided a plan for the Contractor to follow. Read the TSC3 Guidance Notes pages 21 and 22 for more information on the Contractor’s plan. Use this section to describe any particulars which must be taken into account by the Contractor in developing his plan as required by clause 21.2. For example information about the order and timing or method of carrying out particular items of work. List technical reporting and scheduling requirements which are to be incorporated into the Contractor’s plan.
Interpretation and terminology. The following abbreviations are used in this Service Information: CNC Customer Network Centre OHSACT Occupational Hygiene and Safety Act SABS South African Bureau of Standards ISO International Organization for Standardization SANS South African National Standards ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇/▇ Not Applicable
Interpretation and terminology. The following abbreviations are used in this Works Information: AIA Authorised Inspection Authority BBBEE Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment CEMP Construction Environmental Management Plan CD Compact Disc CDR Contractor Documentation Register CDS Contractor Documentation Schedule CRL Contractor Review Label CSHEO Contractor’s Safety, Health and Environmental Officer CM Construction Manager DTI Department of Trade and Industry DGN Drawing DWG Drawings EDMS Electronic Document Management System EO Environmental Officer HAW Hazard Assessment Workshop HAZOP Hazard and Operability Study HSSP Health and Safety Surveillance Plan INC Independent Nominated Consultant IP Industrial Participation IR Industrial Relations IPP Industrial Participation Policy IPO Industrial Participation Obligation IPS Industrial Participation Secretariat IRCC Industrial Relations Co-ordinating Committee JSA Job Safety Analysis CIRP Contractor’s Industrial Relations Practitioner Native Original electronic file format of documentation PES Project Environmental Specifications PHA Preliminary Hazard Assessment PIRM Project Industrial Relations Manager PIRPMP Project Industrial Relations Policy and Management Plan PLA Project Labour Agreements PSIRM Project Site Industrial Relations Manager PSPM Project Safety Program Manager PSSM Project Site Safety Manager ProgEM Programme Environmental Manager ProjEM Project Environmental Manager QA Quality Assurance R&D Research and Development SANS South African National Standards SASRIA South African Special Risks Insurance Association SES Standard Environmental Specification SHE Safety, Health and Environment SHEC Safety, Health and Environment Co-ordinator SIP Site Induction Programme SMP Safety Management Plan SSRC Site Safety Review Committee CoCT City of Cape Town 2 Engineering and the Contractor’s design
Interpretation and terminology. If required include here definitions additional to those used in the conditions of contract which are required only for the purpose of making the Service Information easier to draft and read. Also list abbreviations used and provide a full interpretation of each one, for example: The following abbreviations are used in this Service Information: OBL Outside battery limits
Interpretation and terminology. If required include here definitions additional to those used in the conditions of contract which are required only for the purpose of making the Service Information easier to draft and read. Also list abbreviations used and provide a full interpretation of each one, for example: The following abbreviations are used in this Service Information: BBBEE Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment CNC Customer Network Centre ERI Eskom Rotek Industries ISO International Standard Organisation OHSAS Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series RDC Regional Distribution Centre SABS South African Bureau of Standard SHEQ Safety, Health, Environment and Quality
2.1 The Contractor’s plan for the service In the TSC3 the Contractor’s plan is his “design” for providing the service throughout the service period. Section 2 of the conditions of contract describes what the Contractor is to show in his plan both in the core clauses and some additional requirements in each of the main Options. The extent of the Contractor’s plan will depend on whether the Contractor is required to develop a plan in accordance with the Employer’s broad outline of the service or whether the Employer has provided a plan for the Contractor to follow. Read the TSC3 Guidance Notes pages 21 and 22 for more information on the Contractor’s plan. Use this section to describe any particulars which must be taken into account by the Contractor in developing his plan as required by clause 21.2. For example information about the order and timing or method of carrying out particular items of work. List technical reporting and scheduling requirements which are to be incorporated into the Contractor’s plan.
Interpretation and terminology. The following abbreviations and terminology are used in this Service Information: NDT Non - destructive testing GO General overhaul KPI Key performance Indicators QCP Quality Control plan MGO Mini General overhaul SSM Site services manager QIP Quality Inspection Plan
2.1 The Contractor’s plan for the service
2.1.1 The Contractor submits a program for acceptance by the Service Manager prior to commencing with the work. The program will be updated on a weekly basis.
2.2.2 The program is in MS Project or PRIMAVERA and shall include the following: The hour duration of each activity, The working calendar (number of work-hours per day, days per week), The exact quantity of people per day, All phases and interfaces
2.2.3 The Contractor’s program activities must fit in with the interface activities of other contractors, and must be indicated. These interfaces are activities such as scaffolding, lagging, electrical and instrumentation work.
2.2.4 Activities will only be recorded as complete when the quality inspection plan for the activity is returned to the employer’s representative with all the relevant signatures, including that of the quality controller.
2.2.5 The frequency of updating is listed on the task order.
Interpretation and terminology. N/A N ote:Tenderers to indicate the Gauteng Operational Unit Tendering for on the first page of the NEC
Interpretation and terminology. For the purpose of interpreting this Service Information the following terminology shall apply: The term ‘service’, like all italicised terms used in the NEC3 Term Service Contract (June 2005), is identified in the Contract Data and is the title given to the overall scope of service in this contract. For this contract service is identified as the Kusile power station sootbloower maintenance service. Activities to be undertaken by the Contractor in performing the service are generally referred to as ‘items of work’. For this contract, secondary Option X19 of the NEC3 Term Service Contract (June 2005) has been selected which allows for work to be instructed by Task Order. A Task is defined as work within the service which the Service Manager may instruct the Contractor to carry out through Site Service Managers within a stated period of time. Tasks are identified at each power station for example, within outages, regular site maintenance, and other ad hoc work or project. Each Task Order will contain a priced list of items of work within the Task. Where the word ‘service’ is not italicised, it shall be given its common meaning. The terms ‘site’ or ‘power station site’ used in this Service Information means the area used by the Employer for the purpose of owning and operating the power stations. It must not be confused with the term Site used in other NEC contracts. The Affected Property identified in the Contract Data for this contract is an area or facility within these sites but it is not the whole of the site.
Interpretation and terminology. All definitions in the Employer’s Works Information apply except where it is inconsistent with the context. In the event of conflict with other parts of the contract document, then these definitions take precedence only in the Employer’s Works Information The drawings, specifications and standards listed in the Employer’s Works Information form an integral part of the Works Information. In case of a conflict between a referenced specification, guideline, standard or drawing and the Employer’s Works Information, the order of precedence is: o The Employer’s design/construction drawings o The Employer’s specifications, standards and guidelines; o The Employer’s typical drawings; o National specifications, standards and guidelines.
Interpretation and terminology. In this DPA, the following terms shall have the following meanings: