MANUAL OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR HIGHWAY WORKS

volume 4 bills of quantities

for highway works

bills of quantities for highway

works

amendment may 2009

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Amendment - May 2001 (incorporating amendments listed in SD 9/01 - Annex D)
Amendment - May 2002 (incorporating amendments listed in SD 10/02 - Annex D)
Amendment - February 2003 (incorporating amendments listed in SD 12/03 - Annex D)
Amendment - May 2003 (incorporating amendments listed in SD 13/03 - Annex D)
Amendment - November 2003 (incorporating amendments listed in SD 15/03 - Annex D)
Amendment - May 2004 (incorporating amendments listed in SD 16/04 - Annex D)
Amendment - November 2004 (incorporating amendments listed in SD 17/04 - Annex D)
Amendment - May 2005 (incorporating amendments listed in SD 18/05 - Annex D)
Amendment - November 2006 (incorporating amendments listed in SD 21/06 - Annex D)
Amendment - May 2009 (replacement pages listed overleaf, incorporating amendments listed in
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MANUAL OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR HIGHWAY WORKS

A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MAY 2009 AMENDMENTS

DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION

Volume 4 Bills of Quantities for Highway Works (MCHW 4)

General The user’s attention is drawn to the following note which has been abstracted from
Implementing Standard SD 27/09:
‘‘Contracts for which tenders are to be invited after 1 November 2009 shall incorporate by
reference the amendments implemented by this Standard, except where the preparation of a
contract has reached a stage at which in the opinion of the Overseeing Organisation use of
the amendments would result in significant additional expense or delay progress.’’
The user’s attention is drawn to GD 03/08 (DMRB 0.2.2) Implementation and Use of the
Standards Improvement System. This Standard superseded HD 34/03 which introduced the
Standards Improvement System (SIS).
SIS is a computerised database of reports generated from failures of specifications and
design standards and other observations on these documents. The database records potential
improvements using lists of components, symptoms, diagnoses and detailed descriptions.
SIS is operated and maintained by the Highways Agency. Its prime objective is to improve
the performance of the engineering standards and specifications published by the Highways
Agency, both independently and jointly with other Overseeing Organisations.
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Feedback Arrangement
To provide feedback on the Highways Agency’s standards and specifications, please use this
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Section 3: Series 700: Amendments to Groups 1*, 2*, 3*,4*, 6* and 10* in line with Specification for
Library of Highway Works (MCHW 1) amendments to Series 800 and Series 900.
Standard Item
Descriptions for
Highway Works

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VOLUME 4

BILLS OF QUANTITIES FOR HIGHWAY WORKS - MARCH 1998

Section 1 Method of Measurement for Highway Works

Amendments dated May 2001, May 2002, February 2003, May 2003, November 2003, May 2004,
November 2004, May 2005 and November 2006 (Incorporating amendments listed in SD 21/06
Annex D)

Section 2 Notes for Guidance on the Method of Measurement for Highways Works
Amendments dated May 2001, May 2003, November 2003, May 2004, November 2004 and
November 2006 (Incorporating amendments listed in SD 21/06 Annex D)

Section 3 Library of Standard Item Descriptions for Highway Works

Amendments dated May 2001, May 2002, May 2003, November 2003, May 2004,
November 2004, May 2005, November 2006 and May 2009 (Incorporating amendments listed in
SD 27/09)
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AMENDMENTS TO VOLUME 4 - MAY 2009

Instruction Sheet

Section Revision

Index Replace Section 3 pages with new May 2009 pages

Section 3

Series 700 Replace pages 3 to 8 with new pages 3 to 8

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 VOLUME 4 BILLS OF QUANTITIES
FOR HIGHWAY WORKS

BILLS OF QUANTITIES FOR HIGHWAY

WORKS

MARCH 1998
This document contains a new edition dated March 1998
of the Bills of Quantities for Highway Works.
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March 1998 ELECTRONIC COPY NOT FOR USE OUTSIDE THE AGENCY.
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Publisher’s Note

1. Notes for Guidance on the Specification for Highway Works are published by The Stationery Office as a
companion to the Specification for Highway Works in Volume 2 of the Manual of Contract Documents for
Highway Works. They also incorporate samples of the numbered Appendices which are referred to in the
Specification, as guidance to the compiler on what type of information the numbered Appendices should
contain. They have been compiled to assist compilers in preparing contracts for Highway Works and to advise
on the interpretation of the Specification for Highway Works and to give background information.

2. The Method of Measurement for Highway Works is also published by The Stationery Office in Section 1 of
Volume 4 of the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works - Bills of Quantities for Highway Works
for incorporation into contracts by reference. This defines the coverage of items in Bill of Quantities and their
Method of Measurement. Notes for Guidance on the Method of Measurement for Highway Works and a
Library of Standard Item Descriptions are also published by The Stationery Office in Sections 2 and 3
respectively of Volume 4 giving typical Bill of Quantities items.

3. Highway Construction Details are published as Volume 3 of the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway
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Works to which both Specification and Method of Measurement relate. These include a set of drawings of
typical standard details applicable to most highways contracts which can be incorporated by reference into the
contract.

March 1998 ELECTRONIC COPY NOT FOR USE OUTSIDE THE AGENCY.
PAPER COPIES OF THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT ARE UNCONTROLLED
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Amendments Amendments
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VOLUME 4 BILLS OF QUANTITIES FOR HIGHWAY WORKS

BILLS OF QUANTITIES FOR HIGHWAY

WORKS

Contents

Section 1:
Method of Measurement for Highway Works

Chapter
I Definitions
II General Principles
III Preparation of Bill of Quantities
Preambles to Bill of Quantities
Schedules of Pages and
Relevant Publication Dates
IV Units and Method of Measurement

Section 2:
Notes for Guidance on the Method of Measurement for
Highway Works
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Section 3:
Library of Standard Item Descriptions for Highway
Works

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SECTION 1: METHOD OF MEASUREMENT FOR HIGHWAY WORKS

METHOD OF
MEASUREMENT FOR
HIGHWAY WORKS
Contents

CHAPTER I Definitions

CHAPTER II General Principles

CHAPTER III Preparation of Bill of Quantities

Preambles to Bill of Quantities
Schedule of Pages and Relevant
Publication Dates

CHAPTER IV Units and Methods of Measurement

Series 100 Preliminaries

Definitions
Temporary Accommodation
Vehicles for the Overseeing
Organisation
Communication System for the
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Overseeing Organisation
Operatives for the Overseeing
Organisation
Information Board
Traffic Safety and Management
Temporary Diversion for Traffic
Recovery Vehicles
Progress Photographs
Temporary Closed Circuit
Television (CCTV) System for
the Monitoring of Traffic
Temporary Automatic Speed
Camera System for the
Enforcement of Mandatory
Speed Limits at Roadworks (05/01)

Series 200 Site Clearance

Site Clearance
Take Up or Down and Set Aside
for Re-use or Remove to Store
or Tip Off Site (05/01)

Series 300 Fencing (05/01)

Fencing, Gates and Stiles
Remove from Store and Re-erect
Fencing, Gates and Stiles
Excavation in Hard Material (05/01)

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Series 400 Road Restraint Systems (Vehicle

(05/04) and Pedestrian)
Safety Barriers
Terminals (11/04)
Connections to Existing Systems (11/04)
Crash Cushions
Vehicle Parapets (11/04)
Pedestrian Parapets and Pedestrian
Guardrails (11/04)
Anti-glare Screens
Remove from Store and Re-erect
Safety Barriers
Post Extension Units
Raising Existing Sockets
Series 500 Drainage and Service Ducts
Definitions
Drains and Service Ducts (excluding
Filter Drains, Narrow Filter Drains
and Fin Drains) (05/01)
Filter Drains
Fin Drains and Narrow Filter Drains
Connections
Chambers and Gullies
Headwalls and Outfall Works
Soft Spots and Other Voids
Supports Left in Excavation
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Drainage and Service Ducts in

Structures (Including Reinforced
Earth Structures and Anchored
Earth Structures)
Filling to Pipe Bays and Verges on
Bridges
Renewal, Raising or Lowering of
Covers and Gratings on Existing
Chambers and Gullies (05/05)
Remove from Store and Reinstall
Chamber Covers and Frames, and
Gully Gratings and Frames
Grouting Up of Existing Drains and
Service Ducts (05/01)
Excavation in Hard Material
Concrete Bagwork (05/01)
Cleaning Existing Drainage
Systems (11/03)
Series 600 Earthworks
# Definitions and Measurement
General
Excavation
Excavation in Hard Material
Processing of Unacceptable Material
Classes U1A and U1B (11/04)
# Deposition of Fill
Disposal of Material
# Imported Fill

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# Compaction of Fill
Soil Stabilisation
Geotextiles
Soft Spots and Other Voids
Disused Sewers, Drains, Cables,
Ducts, Pipelines and the Like
Occurring at Formation or Sub-
Formation Level; Disused
Basements, Cellars and the Like
and Gullies
Supports Left in Excavation
Topsoiling and Storage of Topsoil
# Completion of Formation and
Sub-formation
Lining of Watercourses
Clearing of Existing Ditches
Ground Improvement –
Establishment of Plant
Ground Improvement – Dynamic
Compaction
Ground Improvement – Vibrated
Stone Columns
Gabion Walling and Mattresses
Crib Walling
Filling and Caps to Mine Working,
Well, Swallow Hole and the Like
Ground Anchorages – Ground
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Anchorage Plant
Ground Anchorages (05/01)
Ground Anchorages – Waterproofing
Anchorage Boreholes
Instrumentation and Monitoring –
Boring Plant
Instrumentation and Monitoring –
Boring Holes
Instrumentation and Monitoring –
Instrumentation
Instrumentation and Monitoring –
Instrument Hut or Cabinet
Instrumentation and Monitoring –
Monitoring Equipment
Ground Water Lowering
Trial Pits
Breaking Up and Perforation of
Redundant Pavements
Perforation of Redundant Slabs,
Basements and the Like
National Alterations

Series 700 Pavements

Sub-base
Pavement
Regulating Course
Surface Treatment
Tack Coat
Cold Milling (Planing)

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Insitu Recycling - The Remix and

Repave Processes
Reinstatement of Paved Areas
Thin Bonded Repairs and Joint
Repairs to Existing Concrete
Carriageway (05/01)
Full Depth Repairs and Bay
Replacement Repairs to Existing
Concrete Carriageway (05/01)
Saw Cutting, Cracking and Seating
Existing Jointed Reinforced
Concrete Pavements (05/01)
Cracking and Seating Existing
Jointed Unreinforced Concrete
Pavements and CBM Bases (05/02)
Overbanding and Inlaid Crack Sealing
Repair Systems (05/01)
Maintenance of Arrester Beds (05/01)
Repairs and Patching (05/01)

Series 800 Not taken up

Series 900 Not taken up

Series 1000 Not taken up

Series 1100 Kerbs, Footways and Paved Areas

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Kerbs, Channels, Edgings, Combined

Drainage and Kerb Blocks and
Linear Drainage Channel
Systems (05/01)
Additional Concrete for Kerbs,
Channels, Edgings, Combined
Drainage and Kerb Blocks and
Linear Drainage Channel
Systems (05/01)
Remove from Store and Relay
Kerbs, Channels, Edgings,
Combined Drainage and Kerb
Blocks and Linear Drainage
Channel Systems (05/01)
Footways and Paved Areas
Remove from Store and Relay
Paving Flags, Slabs and
Blocks (05/01)
Steps
Remove from Store and Re-erect
Street Furniture (05/05)

Series 1200 Traffic Signs and Road Markings

Traffic Signs
Remove from Store and Re-erect
Traffic Signs
Road Markings
Road Studs (05/01)
Remove from Store and Re-install
Road Studs (05/01)

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Traffic Signal Installations (05/01)

Controlled and Uncontrolled
Crossings
Marker Posts
Permanent Bollards
Node Markers

Series 1300 Road Lighting Columns and

Brackets, CCTV Masts and
Cantilever Masts (11/03)
Road Lighting Columns and Brackets,
Wall Mountings, CCTV Masts and
Cantilever Masts (11/03)
Remove from Store and Re-erect
Road Lighting Columns and
Brackets, Wall Mountings, CCTV
Masts and Cantilever Masts (11/03)

Series 1400 Electrical Work for Road

Lighting and Traffic Signs
Locating Buried Road Lighting and
Traffic Signs Cable
Trench for Cable or Duct (05/01)
Cable and Duct (05/01)
Cable Joints and Terminations
Feeder Pillars
Earth Electrodes
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Chambers
Remove from Store and Re-erect
Feeder Pillars (05/05)

Series 1500 Motorway Communications

Locating Buried Communications
Cable
Trench for Communications Cable
or Duct (05/01)
Communications Cable and
Communcations Duct (05/01)
Communications Cable Joints and
Terminations
Communications Equipment
Remove from Store and Re-install
Communications Cabling and
Equipment
Loop Detector Installations
Site Records
Stage 2 Commissioning of Cable
Modification to Existing
Communications Equipment
Chambers

Series 1600 Piling and Embedded Retaining

Walls
Piling Plant
Precast Concrete Piles
Cast-in-place Piles

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Reinforcement for Cast-in-place

Piles
Steel Bearing Piles
Proof Loading of Piles
Steel Sheet Piles
Embedded Retaining Wall Plant
Diaphragm Walls
Secant Pile Walls
Contiguous Bored Pile Walls
Reinforcement for Embedded
Retaining Walls
King Post Wall Plant
King Posts
Reinforcement for King Post Piles
King Post Walling

Series 1700 Structural Concrete

In Situ Concrete
Precast Concrete
Surface Finish of Concrete –
Formwork
Surface Finish of Concrete –
Patterned Profile Formwork
Steel Reinforcement for Structures
Reinforcement for Reinforced and
Anchored Earth Structures
In Situ Post-tensioned Prestressing
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for Structures

Series 1800 Steelwork for Structures

Fabrication and Erection of
Steelwork
Fabrication of Steelwork
Erection of Steelwork
Miscellaneous Metalwork
Corrugated Steel Buried Structures
Metal Facing Units for Reinforced
Earth Structures

Series 1900 Protection of Steelwork Against

Corrosion
Protective System

Series 2000 Waterproofing for Structures

Waterproofing
Surface Impregnation of Concrete
Removal of Existing
Waterproofing (05/01)

Series 2100 Bridge Bearings

Bearings

Series 2200 Not taken up (05/04)

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Series 2300 Bridge Expansion Joints and

Sealing of Gaps
Bridge Deck Expansion Joints
Sealing of Gaps

Series 2400 Brickwork, Blockwork and

Stonework
Brickwork
Blockwork and Stonework
Remove from Store and Relay
Brickwork, Blockwork and
Stonework

Series 2500 Special Structures

Special Structures Designed by the
Contractor

Series 2600 Not taken up

Series 2700 Accommodation Works, Works

for Statutory Undertakers,
Provisional Sums and Prime Cost
Items
Accommodation Works and Works
for Statutory Undertakers (05/01)
Provisional Sums (05/01)
Prime Cost Items (05/01)
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Series 3000 (05/01)Landscape and Ecology

Definitions
Ground Preparation and Cultivation
Seeding and Turfing
Planting
Mulching
Weed Control
Maintenance of Established Trees
and Shrubs
Maintenance of Established Grassed
Areas
Maintenance of Established
Wildflower Areas, Areas of
Nature Conservation Value and
Ornamental Planting Areas
Control of Rabbits and Deer
Management of Established
Waterbodies
Special Ecological Measures

Series 5000 Maintenance Painting of

(05/03)
Steelwork
Surface Preparation and Protective
System

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INDEX
SECTION 1: Method of Measurement for Highway Works
Chapter/Series Page Number Publication Date
Contents 1 November 2004
2 May 2005
3 November 2004
4 to 7 inclusive May 2005
Chapter I 1 to 3 inclusive March 1998
Chapter II 1 March 1998
2 May 2001
Chapter III 1 March 1998
2 May 2001
3 to 12 inclusive May 2004
13 November 2006
14 to 16 inclusive May 2005
15 to 19 inclusive November 2006
Chapter IV 1 March 1998
100 1 to 2 inclusive March 1998
3 to 7 inclusive May 2001
8 November 2004
9 to 11 inclusive May 2001
12 November 2004
13 to 15 inclusive May 2001
200 1 May 2001
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2 to 3 inclusive May 2004

4 May 2001
300 1 to 5 inclusive May 2001
400 1 to 2 and 4 to 8 inclusive November 2004
3 November 2006
500 1 to 5 inclusive May 2001
6 November 2004
7 to 13 inclusive May 2001
14 May 2005
15 May 2001
16 to 17 inclusive May 2005
18 May 2001
19 November 2003
600 1 May 2002
2 May 2001
3 March 1998
4 to 11 inclusive November 2004
12 May 2002
13 to 14 inclusive November 2004
15 to 38 inclusive May 2001
N1 to N3 inclusive May 2002

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700 1 May 2001
2 May 2002
3 May 2001
4 to 5 inclusive May 2002
6 May 2001
7 to 9 inclusive May 2002
10 May 2001
11 May 2002
12 to 13 inclusive May 2001
14 May 2002
15 to 18 inclusive May 2001
800 )
900 ) Not taken up
1000 )
1100 1 May 2001
2 November 2004
3 May 2001
4 to 5 inclusive May 2002
6 May 2001
7 to 8 inclusive May 2005
1200 1 to 2 inclusive May 2001
3 to 5 inclusive March 1998
6 to 11 inclusive May 2001
1300 1 to 3 inclusive November 2003
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1400 1 to 2 inclusive May 2001

3 May 2005
4 to 8 inclusive May 2001
9 May 2005
1500 1 to 2 inclusive May 2001
3 May 2005
4 to 7 inclusive February 2003
8 to 12 inclusive May 2001
1600 1 to 2 inclusive March 1998
3 to 6 inclusive May 2001
7 March 1998
8 to 19 inclusive May 2001
1700 1 May 2004
2 May 2001
3 May 2004
4 to 11 inclusive May 2001
1800 1 March 1998
2 to 5 inclusive May 2001
1900 1 May 2003
2000 1 May 2002
2 to 3 inclusive May 2001
2100 1 March 1998
2200 Not taken up May 2004
2300 1 to 3 inclusive March 1998

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2400 1 to 3 inclusive May 2001
4 March 1998
2500 1 to 2 inclusive May 2001
2600 Not taken up
2700 1 May 2001
3000 1 to 15 inclusive May 2001
5000 1 to 2 inclusive May 2003
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INDEX
SECTION 2: Notes for Guidance on the Method of Measurement for Highway Works
Chapter/Series Page Number Publication Date
Contents 1 May 2004
2 May 2001
3 May 2004
Introduction 1 March 1998
Chapters I, II and III 1 November 2004
2 November 2006
3 May 2001
Chapter IV 100 1 March 1998
2 May 2001
200 1 May 2001
300 1 May 2001
400 1 November 2004
500 1 March 1998
2 May 2001
600 1 to 2 inclusive November 2004
3 March 1998
4 to 8 inclusive May 2001
9 to 10 inclusive November 2004
700 1 May 2004
2 March 1998
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800 )
900 ) Not taken up
1000 )
1100 1 May 2004
1200 1 May 2001
1300 (No guidance on this Series)
1400 1 March 1998
1500 1 May 2001
1600 1 to 2 inclusive March 1998
1700 1 March 1998
1800 1 March 1998
1900 (No guidance on this Series)
2000 1 March 1998
2100 (No guidance on this Series)
2200 Not taken up May 2004
2300 (No guidance on this Series)
2400 1 March 1998
2500 1 November 2004
2 May 2001

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2600 Not taken up
2700 1 May 2001
3000 1 May 2001
2 May 2004
3 May 2001
5000 1 May 2003
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SECTION 3: Library of Standard Iem Descriptions for Highway Works
Chapter/Series Page Number Publication Date
Contents 1 May 2004
Introduction 1 May 2001
100 1 May 2005
2 to 4 inclusive May 2001
200 1 November 2006
2 to 3 May 2001
300 1 to 4 inclusive May 2001
400 1 to 4 inclusive November 2004
500 1 to 2 inclusive May 2001
3 May 2005
4 to 9 inclusive May 2001
600 1 to 12 inclusive November 2004
700 1 May 2002
2 May 2001
3 May 2002
4 to 8 inclusive May 2009
S1 to N1 inclusive November 2004
800 )
900 ) Not taken up
1000 )
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1100 1 May 2001

2 May 2005
3 November 2004
4 May 2005
1200 1 to 5 inclusive May 2001
1300 1 to 3 inclusive November 2003
1400 1 to 4 inclusive May 2005
1500 1 to 2 inclusive May 2005
3 to 7 inclusive May 2001
8 May 2005
1600 1 to 6 inclusive March 1998
1700 1 to 2 inclusive May 2004
3 to 4 inclusive March 1998
1800 1 to 3 inclusive March 1998
1900 1 March 1998
2000 1 May 2001
2100 1 March 1998
2200 Not taken up May 2004
2300 1 March 1998

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2400 1 to 4 inclusive March 1998
2500 1 May 2001
2600 Not taken up
2700 1 March 1998
3000 1 to 6 inclusive May 2001
5000 1 to 2 inclusive May 2003
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Chapter I

Definitions
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Definitions

1 In this document entitled Method of Measurement for Highway Works

(hereinafter referred to as “the Method of Measurement”) unless the context
otherwise requires, the following words and expressions shall have the
meanings hereby respectively assigned to them, that is to say:
(a) “Conditions of Contract” means the Conditions of Contract
referred to in the Tender;
(b) words and expressions to which meanings are assigned in the
Specification and Contract Drawings have the same meanings in
the Method of Measurement;
(c) “Bill of Quantities” means a list of items giving brief identifying
descriptions and estimated quantities of work comprised in the
execution of the works to be performed;
(d) items designated “Provisional” are items for which the quantities
of work to be executed cannot be determined with the same degree
of accuracy as other items but for which it is deemed necessary to
make provision;
(e) “Preliminary Item” means an item in respect of works, general
obligations and risks antecedent to or involved in the execution of
the Contract and which is set out in a “Preliminaries” section of the
Bill of Quantities;
(f) “Finishings” means the miscellaneous surfacings, furniture and
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ancillary features that are added to any part of a structure;

(g) “Existing Ground Level” means the level of the ground before any
work under the Contract is carried out;
(h) “Hard Material” means the following:
(i) material so designated in the Preambles to Bill of Quantities;
and/or
(ii) material which requires the use of blasting, breakers or
splitters for its removal but excluding individual masses less
than 0.20 cubic metres;
(i) “Culvert” means an enclosed channel or pipe designated as a
culvert in the Contract;
(j) “Type of Pavement” means one of the following designs of
pavement:
(i) flexible;
(ii) flexible composite;
(iii) rigid;
(iv) rigid composite;
(k) “Designated Outline” means the designated outline shown on the
Drawings.

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Note. A Designated Outline is shown as enclosing each structure to be designed

by the Contractor and each structure for which a choice of designs is offered.
The Designated Outline delineates the limits of measurement of work to be
included for each structure (with the exception of those works scheduled as not
to be included).
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General Principles

Method of Measurement 1 (a) The Method of Measurement is intended for use for highway
contracts with any form of contract. Amendments may be required
for particular Contract Conditions.
(b) (05/01)The Method of Measurement, as amended May 2001, is
based on the amended March 1998 version of the Specification for
Highway Works and of the Highway Construction Details
published as Volume 1 and Volume 3 of the Manual of Contract
Documents for Highway Works and on the principle that full
details of construction requirements are provided in the Contract.
Additions or amendments to the Specification for Highway Works
or the Highway Construction Details which are not adequately
covered by the Method of Measurement will necessitate
appropriate amendment to suit. Provision is made in Chapter III
Preambles to Bill of Quantities, “Amendments to the Method of
Measurement” to accommodate such amendments.
Bill of Quantities 2 (a) In the Bill of Quantities the sub-headings and item descriptions
identify the work covered by the respective items read in
conjunction with the matters listed against the relevant marginal
headings “Item coverage” in Chapter IV of the Method of
Measurement, Chapter III Preambles to Bill of Quantities and
amendments. The nature and extent of the work to be performed is
to be ascertained by reference to the Drawings, Specification and
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Conditions of Contract.
(b) Items included in the Bill of Quantities for work to be executed or
goods, materials or services to be supplied by a Nominated Sub-
contractor shall be followed by separate items for:
(i) Labours in connection therewith in the form of a lump sum.
(ii) All other charges and profit in connection therewith in the
form of a percentage.
Itemisation - Groups and 3 Each item description is to be consistent with and be compounded from
Features one or more of the Groups listed under the marginal headings “Itemisation”
within the Series of Chapter IV of the Method of Measurement incorporating
amendments introduced in the Preambles to the Bill of Quantities. An item
description may contain Features from as many Groups as necessary to identify
the work required, but may include only one Feature from any one Group.
Items in the Bill of 4 The Bill of Quantities, unless expressly stated otherwise in the Contract
Quantities is to contain all those items compounded in accordance with the foregoing
paragraph 3 required to comprise the Works (apart from Provisional Sums and
Prime Cost Items which may be required).

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(including Preambles to Bill of Quantities and

Schedule of Pages and Relevant Publication Dates
for the Method of Measurement for Highway Works)

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Sub-division of Bill of 1 The Bill of Quantities is to be divided as appropriate into separate levels
Quantities of identification, in the sequence set down in Table 1.
Quantities 2 Quantities shall be expressed in whole numbers except for units of
measurement of tonnes and hectares in which case the quantities shall be to
three decimal places.
Units of Measurement 3 (05/01) The following abbreviations shall be used for the units of
measurement:
Unit Abbreviation Unit Abbreviation
millimetre mm sum sum
metre m number no
square hour hr
millimetre mm2 week wk
square metre m2 item item
hectare ha vehicle
cubic metre m3 week v.wk
kilogramme kg man hour man hr
tonne t vehicle day v.day
day day operative day op.day

Special Preliminary Items 4 Provision is made in Table 1 for the inclusion of “Special Preliminary”
items in the Bill of Quantities.
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“Special Preliminary” items are not included in Chapter IV Units and Method
of Measurement as their use is intended to be restricted and particular to a given
Contract.
“Special Preliminary” items shall not be used for Temporary Works,
cofferdams, accesses, advance operations and the like unless the work or
operation is unusual in relation to the Works, and:
(a) the magnitude of such work, not separately measured, is such as to
be disproportionately high in cost in relation to the measured work
with which it is associated; or
(b) an operation, not separately measured, is required to be executed
far in advance or after the main measured operation to which it
relates.
The inclusion of “Special Preliminary” items in a Contract shall be entirely at
the discretion of the Overseeing Organisation. Whether a “Special Preliminary”
item is included in the Bill of Quantities or not shall in no way relieve the
Contractor of his obligations under the Contract.
Alternative Types of 5 Where the Contract provides for the tenderer to select the Type
Pavement of Pavement to be constructed from a range of alternatives a separate Bill of
Quantities is to be provided within Series 600 : Earthworks, of the Roadworks
General Bill; and Series 700 : Pavements, of the Main Carriageway,
Interchanges and Side Roads Bills as appropriate, for each Type of Pavement
permitted by the Contract.
Each of the individual Bills of Quantities within Series 600 of the Roadworks
General Bill and in Series 700 of the Main Carriageway, Interchanges and Side
Roads Bills as appropriate, is to be based on the thinnest pavement permitted by
the Contract for the particular Type of Pavement to which it refers.

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Immediately preceding the separate sets of alternative Bills in Series 600 :

Earthworks and Series 700: Pavements respectively an Index (Table 2) is to be
provided of the Types of Pavement permitted by the Contract.
Provision is to be made for only the one Bill of Quantities in Series 600 of the
Roadworks General Bill and in Series 700 of the Main Carriageway,
Interchanges and Side Roads Bills as appropriate which relates to the Type of
Pavement elected to be constructed by the Contractor, to be priced and included
in the Tender Total.
Structures Where a 6 (05/04) Where the Contract provides for a structure designed by the
Choice of Designs is Contractor to be constructed as an alternative to the structure which has been
Offered designed by the Overseeing Organisation, a separate Bill of Quantities is to be
provided for each of the two construction procedures permitted by the Contract.
Each of the two individual Bills of Quantities is to be provided in accordance
with the various Chapters and Series of the Method of Measurement for all the
works contained within the Designated Outline (with the exception of those
works scheduled as not to be included). For the structure designed by the
Contractor the Bill of Quantities is to comprise a single item in accordance with
Series 2500. The Bill for the structure designed by the Overseeing Organisation
is to be compiled in accordance with the appropriate Series. Those works
scheduled as not to be included in either of these alternative Bills of Quantities
shall be included by the Overseeing Organisation in other Bills compiled in
accordance with the appropriate Series.
Provision is to be made for only the one Bill of Quantities which relates to the
form of construction elected to be constructed by the Contractor to be priced
and included in the Tender Total.
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Immediately preceding the separate alternative Bills of Quantities an Index

(Table 3) is to be provided for the alternative forms of construction permitted by
the Contract.
Structures Designed 7 (05/04) Where the Contract provides only for a structure designed by the
by the Contractor Contractor to be constructed a Bill of Quantities comprising a single item for all
the works within the Designated Outline (with the exception of those works
scheduled as not to be included) is to be provided in accordance with Series
2500. Those works scheduled as not to be included in this single item are to be
included by the Overseeing Organisation in other Bills compiled in accordance
with the appropriate Series.
Earthworks within the Designated Outlines shall not be included in the
Earthworks Schedules.
Landscape and Ecology (05/01) 8 (05/04) Where the Contract includes for Landscape and Ecology a separate
Bill of Quantities shall be provided within the Roadworks Bill as set down in
Table 1.
Payments for new planting, seeding and turfing measured in accordance with
Series 3000 paragraphs 6 to 13 inclusive shall be subject to staged payments as
set out in Table 4 which shall be completed by the compiler. This table shall be
inserted immediately preceding the Collection page for the separate Bill of
Quantities for Landscape and Ecology.
Preambles to Bill of 9 (05/04) The matters set out under the heading “Preambles to Bill of
Quantities Quantities” (1-19) hereafter are always to be included as a Preamble to the Bill
of Quantities. Additional numbered Preambles may be included as necessary.
Amendments to the Method of Measurement are to follow paragraph 20 (see
notes to compiler).

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Volume 4 Section 1
LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL NOTES
1 2 3
DIVISION CONSTRUCTION MMHW SERIES
HEADING HEADINGS
(i) Preliminaries Preliminaries 100 Preliminaries Special Preliminaries should be
inserted under level 3
(ii) Roadworks Roadworks General 200 Site Clearance Geotechnics and Hedgebanks and
300 Fencing (05/01) the like should be inserted under
400 Road Restraint Systems (Vehicle level 3 Series 600
and Pedestrian) (05/04)
600 Earthworks
Main Carriageway 500 Drainage and Service Ducts Police observation platforms, cycle
700 Pavements tracks, and the like should be
1100 Kerbs, Footways and Paved Areas inserted under level 3 Series 1100
Interchanges 500 Drainage and Service Ducts Cycle tracks and the like should be
700 Pavements inserted under level 3 Series 1100
1100 Kerbs, Footways and Paved Areas
Side Roads 500 Drainage and Service Ducts Cycle tracks and the like should be
700 Pavements inserted under level 3 Series 1100
1100 Kerbs, Footways and Paved Areas
Signs, Motorway 1200 Traffic Signs and Road Markings
Communications and 1300 Road Lighting Columns,
Lighting Brackets and CCTV Masts (05/01)
1400 Electrical Work for Road Lighting
and Traffic Signs

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1500 Motorway Communications
Landscape and Ecology 3000 Landscape and Ecology
(05/01)

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Volume 4 Section 1
LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL NOTES
1 2 3
DIVISION CONSTRUCTION MMHW SERIES
HEADING HEADINGS
DIVISION SUB-DIVISION
(iii) Structures Structure in form of Special Preliminaries Special Preliminaries should be
Bridge or Viaduct; inserted as a separate construction
Name or Reference heading under level 2
Piling 1600 Piling and Embedded Retaining
Walls (05/01)
Substructure - End 500 Drainage and Ducts To include wingwalls and paved
Supports 600 Earthworks areas beneath structures
1100 Kerbs, Footways and Paved Areas
1700 Structural Concrete
1800 Structural Steelwork
1900 Protection of Steelwork Against
Corrosion
2300 Bridge Expansion Joints and
Sealing of Gaps
2400 Brickwork, Blockwork and
Stonework
Substructure - As for End Supports To include piers and columns
Intermediate Supports
Substructure - Main Span
Substructure - Approach
Spans

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Volume 4 Section 1
LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL NOTES
1 2 3
DIVISION CONSTRUCTION MMHW SERIES
HEADING HEADINGS
DIVISION SUB-DIVISION
Superstructure - Main Span 500 Drainage and Service Ducts
Superstructure - 1700 Structural Concrete
Approach Spans 1800 Structural Steelwork
Superstructure - Arch Ribs 1900 Protection of Steelwork Against
Corrosion
2100 Bridge Bearings
2300 Joints and Sealing of Gaps
2400 Brickwork, Blockwork and
Stonework
Finishings 400 Road Restraint Systems (Vehicle Pavements, footways and the like
and Pedestrian) (05/04) to be included here if no
600 Earthworks Roadworks Bill of Quantities
700 Pavements
1100 Kerbs, Footways and Paved Areas
2000 Waterproofing for Structures
2400 Brickwork, Blockwork and
Stonework
Retaining Wall, Special Preliminaries Special Preliminaries should be
Culvert, Subway, inserted as a separate construction
Gantry, Large heading under level 2
Headwall, Gabion
Wall, Diaphragm Wall,
Pocket Type

Preparation of Bill of Quantities

Reinforced Brickwork
Retaining Wall and the
like; Name or
Reference

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Volume 4 Section 1
LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL NOTES
1 2 3
DIVISION CONSTRUCTION MMHW SERIES
HEADING HEADINGS
DIVISION SUB-DIVISION
Main Construction 500 Drainage and Service Ducts
600 Earthworks
1100 Kerbs, Footways and Paved Areas
1600 Piling and Embedded Retaining
Walls (05/01)
1700 Structural Concrete
1800 Structural Steelwork
1900 Protection of Steelwork Against
Corrosion
2300 Bridge Expansion Joints and
Sealing of Gaps
2400 Brickwork, Blockwork and
Stonework
Finishings 400 Road Restraint Systems (Vehicle Pavements, Footways and the like
and Pedestrian) (05/04) to be included here if no
600 Earthworks Roadworks Bill of Quantities
700 Pavements
1100 Kerbs, Footways and Paved Areas
2000 Waterproofing for Structures
2400 Brickwork, Blockwork and
Stonework

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1 2 3
DIVISION CONSTRUCTION MMHW SERIES
HEADING HEADINGS
DIVISION SUB-DIVISION
(iv) Structures Structure Designed by To comply with the principles set down above for Structures To include works within
Where a Choice the Overseeing Designated Outlines with the
of Designs is Organisation; exception of works scheduled as
Offered not to be included. This division is
Name or Reference not to be used where the Contract
provides only for a structure
designed by the Contractor
Structure Designed by
the Contractor;
Name or Reference
(v) Structures Structure; Name or To include works within
Designed by the Reference Designated Outlines with the
Contractor exception of works scheduled as
not to be included
(vi) Service Areas Roadworks Structures To comply with the principles set down
above for Roadworks and Structures
(vii) Maintenance Compounds Roadworks Structures
(viii) Accommodation Works Interest; Name or Reference
(ix) Works for Statutory or Other Bodies Body; Name or Reference To comply with the principles set down
above for Roadworks and Structures

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(x) Daywork Daywork
(xi) PC and Provisional Sum PC and Provisional Sum To include PC and Provisional
sums not allocated to a particular
construction heading

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TABLE 2
(This Table 2 is an example of the introduction and index to be inserted as a separate page immediately preceding
each set of the separate Bills of Quantities included within Series 600 : Earthworks in the Roadworks General Bill
and Series 700 : Pavements in the Main Carriageway, Interchanges and Side Roads Bills, to cover the alternative
Types of Pavement included in the Contract.)

# (Bill No ............Roadworks General - Series 600: Earthworks)

* (Bill No ............. Main Carriageway - Series 700: Pavements)
* (Bill No ................. Interchanges - Series 700: Pavements)
* (Bill No ................... Side Roads - Series 700: Pavements)
A separate Bill of Quantities is provided for each of the Types of Pavement permitted by the Contract.
Notwithstanding the provisions paragraph 4 of the Preambles to Bill of Quantities, the tenderer shall price,
extend and carry to the collection of # (Bill No ... Series 600 :Earthworks) * (Bill No ... Series 700: Pavements)
only that Bill of Quantities appropriate to the Type of Pavement he has elected to construct. The tenderer shall
price the Bill of Quantities in Series 600 : Earthworks corresponding to the Type of Pavement he prices in Series
700 : Pavements which he has elected to construct.
Index
Type of Pavement Bill No. Page(s)
Flexible #(6A) *(7A) Measurement is based on the thinnest permitted
flexible pavement relevant to this Bill
Flexible Composite #(6B) *(7B) Measurement is based on the thinnest permitted
flexible composite pavement relevant to this Bill
ϕ (Measurement in respect of any flexible
pavement is based on the thinnest permitted
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flexible pavement relevant to this Bill)

Rigid #(6C) *(7C) Measurement is based on the thinnest permitted
rigid pavement relevant to this Bill
ϕ (Measurement in respect of any flexible
pavement is based on the thinnest permitted
flexible pavement relevant to this Bill)
Rigid Composite #(6D) *(7D) Measurement is based on the thinnest permitted
rigid composite pavement relevant to this Bill
ϕ (Measurement in respect of any flexible
pavement is based on the thinnest permitted
flexible pavement relevant to this Bill)

(# Include when Index is for Series 600: Earthworks in Roadworks General Bill)
(* Include when Index is for Series 700: Pavements in Main Carriageway, Interchanges and Side Roads Bills as
appropriate)
(ϕ Insert if a section of pavement within this Bill is restricted to flexible construction)

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TABLE 3 (05/04)
(This Table 3 is an example of the introduction and index to be inserted as a separate page immediately preceding
the separate Bills of Quantities included within the Bill for Structures Where a Choice of Designs is Offered (as
defined under paragraph 7 of the Preparation of Bill of Quantities).)
Bill No. ............ Structures Where a Choice of Designs is Offered
A separate Bill of Quantities is provided for each of the two construction procedures permitted by the Contract.
Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 4 of the Preambles to Bill of Quantities, the tenderer shall price,
extend and carry to the collection of Bill No. ....: Structures Where a Choice of Designs is Offered, only that Bill
of Quantities appropriate to the form of construction he has elected to construct.
Index
Type of Structure Structure No. Bill No. Page(s)
Structure Designed by the Overseeing Organisation ... A
Structure Designed by the Contractor ... B
(Repeat for each structure)
TABLE 4 (05/04)
(This Table 4 is an example of the Staged Payment Schedule for new Planting, Seeding and Turfing work to be
inserted as a separate page immediately preceding the Collection Page for the separate Bill of Quantities for
Series 3000 – Landscape and Ecology.)
Bill No. . . . . . - Series 3000 - Landscape and Ecology
The following Staged Payments Schedule is to be used for the assessment of payments for work included in the
Bill of Quantities in respect of new Planting, Seeding and Turfing measured in accordance with Series 3000
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paragraphs 6 to 13 inclusive.

Activity Percentage to be paid Percentage to be paid in Total

on planting in respect of post-planting
accordance with works in accordance with
Note 1 below. Note 2 below.
[To be inserted by Compiler] [To be inserted by Compiler]
Grass Seeding:
High Frequency Cuts 100%
Medium Frequency Cuts 100%
Low Frequency Cuts 100%
Minimal Frequency Cuts 100%
Wildflower Seeding 100%
Turfing 100%
Trees including whips 100%
Shrubs including transplants 100%
Wildflower Plants 100%
Hedge Plants 100%
Emergent, Marginal and 100%
Aquatic Plants
Bulbs:
in grassed areas 100%
in beds 100%

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Note 1: The percentage entered in this column shall be the proportion of the rates and prices in the Bill of
Quantities for those items which become due to the Contractor upon the completion of the particular
planting operation.
Note 2: The percentage entered in this column shall be the proportion of the rates and prices in the Bill of
Quantities in respect of post-planting works required to be carried out over the remainder of the
Contract Period. This proportion shall be divided equally over the period of the Contract remaining (in
months) after the specific planting has taken place to give a ‘periodic value’ in respect of post-planting
works. Notwithstanding the Contract payment terms this ‘periodic value’ shall be paid on accrual at . .
[to be inserted by the Compiler] . . monthly intervals with any balance due on completion of the
whole of the Works.
TABLE 5 (05/04)
(This Table 5 is an example of the Contract-specific table of factors for those materials and aggregates permitted
under the Contract for use in bituminous regulating courses. This table is to be completed by the Compiler and
inserted in the Bill of Quantities immediately following the items of Regulating Course included in
Series 700 : Pavements.)

(Bill No ................ Roadworks General - Series 700: Pavements)

The measurement of bituminous regulating course by tonne shall be calculated from the tonnage of material
certified by the Overseeing Organisation multiplied by the following factors for the particular aggregate used.

Factors for:
Coarse Limestone Coarse Granite [Stated Material]
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Aggregate Aggregate
Dense Macadam ... per tonne ... per tonne ... per tonne certified
Base certified certified
Rolled Asphalt ... per tonne ... per tonne ... per tonne certified
Base certified certified
[Stated Material] ... per tonne ... per tonne ... per tonne certified
certified certified

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Preambles to Bill of Quantities

General Directions 1 The Bill of Quantities has been prepared in accordance with the Method
of Measurement for Highway Works published by The Stationery Office as
Section 1 of Volume 4 of the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway
Works. The relevant publication date of each page of the Method of
Measurement for Highway Works is given in the Schedule of Pages and
Relevant Publication Dates.
2 (05/01) In the Bill of Quantities the sub-headings and item descriptions
identify the work covered by the respective items, read in conjunction with the
matters listed against the relevant marginal headings “Item coverage” in
Chapter IV of the Method of Measurement for Highway Works, these
Preambles and the amendments to the Method of Measurement immediately
following these Preambles. The nature and extent of the work is to be
ascertained by reference to the Drawings, Specification and Conditions of
Contract. The rates and prices entered in the Bill of Quantities shall be deemed
to be the full inclusive value of the work covered by the several items including
the following, unless expressly stated otherwise:
(i) Labour and costs in connection therewith.
(ii) The supply of materials, goods, storage and costs in connection
therewith including delivery to Site. Taking delivery of materials
and goods supplied by others, unloading, storage, and costs in
connection therewith.
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(iii) Plant and costs in connection therewith.

(iv) Fixing, erecting and installing or placing of materials and goods in
position.
(v) Temporary Works.
(vi) The effect on the phasing of the Works or any element of the
Works to the extent set forth or reasonably implied in the
documents on which the tender is based.
(vii) General obligations, liabilities and risks involved in the execution
of the Works set forth or reasonably implied in the documents on
which the tender is based.
(viii) Establishment charges, overheads and profit.
(ix) Waste.
(x) Testing carried out by the Contractor in accordance with the
particular requirements of Appendix 1/5 including supplying
results of tests, reports and certificates.
(xi) Supply and delivery of samples to the Overseeing Organisation in
accordance with the particular requirements of Appendix 1/6.
(xii) Checking, inspecting, examining, measuring and verifying goods,
materials and workmanship including supplying results, reports
and certificates.
(xiii) Attendance and transport for sampling and testing carried out by
the Overseeing Organisation.
(xiv) Complying with Quality Assurance requirements of the contract
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(xv) Preparation and supply of detailed working drawings.

(xvi) Awaiting approvals and consent.
(xvii) Where stipulated complying with the particular requirements of
Appendix 1/24.
Measurement 3 (i) The measurement of work shall be computed net from the
dimensions stated in the Contract unless otherwise stated in the
Method of Measurement.
(ii) (11/06) Where the tender documents specify the Type of Pavement
to be constructed then the measurement of work shall be based
upon the thinnest pavement construction and surfacing over
structures permitted by the Contract for that Type of Pavement.
Where the tender documents provide for the Contractor to select
the type of safety barrier, pavement or buried structure (where the
structure is not within Designated Outlines) to be constructed then
the measurement of all work in each area so affected shall be based
upon the thinnest pavement construction and surfacing over
structures permitted by the Contract in that area for the particular
type of safety barrier, pavement or buried structure the Contractor
has elected to construct.
Pricing of Items 4 Each individual item shall have a rate or price entered against it. Rates
and prices shall be expressed to two decimal places.
Alternative Specified 5 Where in the Contract a choice of alternatives is permitted:
Materials, Designs and
Options Within Types of (i) the description billed and the rates and prices inserted shall be
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Pavement deemed to cover any of the permitted alternative materials or

designs the Contractor may elect to use;
(ii) and where separate Bills of Quantities are provided within Series
600: Earthworks for each Type of Pavement permitted by the
Contract the rates and prices inserted in respect of the earthworks
for the particular Type of Pavement shall be deemed to cover the
earthworks for any inherent permitted option within the Type of
Pavement elected to be constructed by the Contractor;
(iii) and where separate Bills of Quantities are provided within Series
700: Pavements for each Type of Pavement permitted by the
Contract the rates and prices inserted in respect of the particular
Type of Pavement shall also be deemed to cover any inherent
permitted option within the Type of Pavement elected to be
constructed by the Contractor.
In all cases the rates and prices inserted in all Series of the Bill of Quantities
shall be deemed to include for any adjustments of work content, rates, costs and
the like occasioned by the choice of alternatives elected to be used or
constructed by the Contractor.
Privately and Publicly 6 The information in the Contract as to the whereabouts of existing
Owned Services or Supplies services and mains is believed to be correct but the Contractor shall not be
relieved thereby of his obligations under the Contract. The Contractor shall
include in his rates and prices for locating and taking measures for the support
and full protection of pipes, cables and other apparatus during the progress of
the Works, obtaining the written consent of the appropriate authority to
interrupt the service or supply and for keeping the Overseeing Organisation
informed of all arrangements he makes with the owners of privately owned
services or supplies, Statutory Undertakers and Public Authorities as
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Labours 7 Labours in connection with Nominated Sub-contractors shall include:

(i) in the case of work or services executed - for affording the use of
existing working space, access, temporary roads, erected
scaffolding, working shelters, staging, ladders, hoists, storage,
latrines, messing, welfare and other facilities existing on Site and
the provision of protection, water, electricity for lighting and
clearing away rubbish and debris arising from the work;
(ii) in the case of goods, materials or services supplied - for taking
delivery, unloading, storing, protecting and returning crates,
cartons and packing materials.
Roadworks Overall 8 The Contractor shall allow in his rates and prices for complying with
Requirements requirements in respect of pavement construction, horizontal alignments,
surface levels and surface regularity of pavement courses, dealing with changes
in weather conditions, use of surfaces by traffic and construction plant, and
general requirements for sub-bases and road bases.
Work Within and Below 9 The Contractor shall allow in his rates and prices for taking measures
Non-tidal Open Water or required to execute work within and below non-tidal open water or tidal water.
Tidal Water The Contractor shall include in his rates and prices for any investigations to
ascertain actual boundaries, surface levels and ranges affected by non-tidal open
water or tidal water.
Dealing with Flow 10 The Contractor shall allow in his rates and prices for taking measures to
deal with the existing flow of water, sewage and the like.
Reimbursement of Fees, 11 The Contractor will be reimbursed the actual price paid by the Contractor
Rates, Taxes and in respect of:
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Overseeing Organisation’s
Telephone Calls (i) fees, rates and taxes - the sums certified as properly repayable to
the Contractor in accordance with the Contract;
(ii) Overseeing Organisation’s telephone calls - telephone calls
charged to the number or numbers allocated to the Overseeing
Organisation.
Any other cost, charge or expense in respect of these items shall be allowed for
in the rates and prices for temporary accommodation.
Site Limitations and 12 The Contractor shall allow in his rates and prices for complying with any
Constraints limitations and constraints on the use of the Site.
Hard Material 13 For the purposes of the Contract the following are designated as Hard
Material in accordance with Chapter 1 Definitions, paragraph 1(h)(i):
(a) .......* strata;
(b) those deposits designated by limits shown on the Drawings;
(c) existing pavements, footways, paved areas (but excluding unbound
materials) and foundations in masses in excess of 0.20 cubic
metres.
Equivalent Products and 14 Where the Contractor offers an equivalent product or material in place of
Materials the one identified or specified, then the rates and prices in the Bill of Quantities
shall be deemed to include for all the obligations and costs associated with the
incorporation of the equivalent into the Works, including design, provision of
data and drawings, certificates, awaiting acceptance, resubmissions and
modifications and amendments to the Works.

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Unless specifically stated to the contrary in the Contract the measurement of the
Works affected by the incorporation of the equivalent products and materials
shall be based on the Tender documents and not on the Works as amended and
completed to incorporate the equivalent products and materials.
Permanent Works Designed 15 (05/01) Where the Contract requires part(s) of the Permanent Works to
by the Contractor be designed by the Contractor, the rates and prices in the Bill of Quantities shall
include for all the obligations and costs associated with the incorporation of the
Contractor’s design into the Works, including design, provision of data and
drawings, certificates, awaiting approvals, resubmissions and modifications and
amendments to the Works.
Additionally the rates and prices in the Bill of Quantities shall include for the
costs of all testing and sampling to be carried out by the Contractor in respect of
workmanship, goods and materials incorporated into the Works or to prove the
Contractor’s design.
Structures Designed by the 16 In respect of each priced Bill of Quantities comprising a single item for a
Contractor structure designed by the Contractor, the Contractor shall prepare a priced
schedule of quantities. This priced schedule shall be prepared in accordance
with the relevant Chapters and Series of the Method of Measurement and
submitted to the Overseeing Organisation.
The quantities, rates and prices in the priced schedule of quantities shall in each
case, when extended and totalled, give the amount entered in the priced Bill of
Quantities against the item for the relevant structure designed by the Contractor.
The priced schedule of quantities shall only be used for Payment Applications
and for the valuation of variations ordered under the Contract in connection
with structures designed by the Contractor.
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Unless specifically stated to the contrary in the Contract the measurement of the
Works affected by the incorporation of the Contractor’s design shall be based
on the Tender documents and not on the Works as amended and completed to
incorporate the Contractor’s design.
The parts of the Works included by the Contractor in the priced schedule of
quantities shall include all the parts of the Works within the Designated Outline
except those designed and scheduled by the Overseeing Organisation as not to
be included.
National Alterations for The 17 Where a paragraph in Chapter IV of the Method of Measurement for
Overseeing Organisations Highway Works (Units and Methods of Measurement) or in the Notes for
of Scotland, Wales and Guidance on the Method of Measurement for Highway Works or in the Library
Northern Ireland of Standard Item Descriptions for Highway Works is prefixed by # this
indicates that this particular paragraph has a National Alteration for one or more
of the Overseeing Organisations of Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. The
use of national paragraphs is permitted only within the countries to which they
specifically apply and they are deemed to replace corresponding paragraphs in
the main body of Chapter IV of the Method of Measurement for Highway
Works (Units and Methods of Measurement) or in the Notes for Guidance on
the Method of Measurement for Highway Works or in the Library of Standard
Item Descriptions for Highway Works as appropriate. The National paragraphs
correspond to the particular requirements of the National Alterations for the
Overseeing Organisations of Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland contained in
Volume 1 of the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works. The
substitute or additional paragraphs are located at the end of the relevant Series.

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Testing 18 (05/01) Testing as paragraph 2(x) above, is in respect of tests to be carried

out by the Contractor to verify workmanship, goods and materials incorporated
into the permanent works and testing of the permanent works in order to prove
the Overseeing Organisation’s design as set out in Appendix 1/5.
Checking, inspecting, examining, measuring and verifying goods, materials and
workmanship incorporated in the permanent works, as paragraph 2(xii) above,
is in respect of other operations set forth or reasonably implied in the Contract
to be carried out by the Contractor to demonstrate compliance with the
particular requirements of the Contract, or to prove the Overseeing
Organisation’s design where not separately listed in Appendix 1/5, but
excluding trial erection of structural steelwork which shall be measured
separately in accordance with Series 1800.
Procedural trials, trial panels and trial areas required to be carried out or
constructed as separate operations in advance of the permanent works in order
to verify goods, materials and workmanship shall not be measured separately
but are included within the item coverage for the relevant Series.
Testing of existing structures and other investigative works shall be individually
measured within the relevant Series.
Landscape and Ecology 19 (05/01) The rates and prices inserted in the Bill of Quantities for new
Planting, Seeding and Turfing measured in accordance with Volume 4 - Series
3000 include for all post-planting maintenance work required to be carried out
in accordance with the Specification and the relevant Appendices.
In order to properly reflect the scope and duration of the planting and post-
planting requirements a series of staged payments for the various items of
planting, seeding and turfing will be made in accordance with the Staged
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Payments Schedule.
The Staged Payments Schedule is to be inserted in the Bill of Quantities
immediately preceding the collection page for Landscape and Ecology and shall
be used for assessing payments due to the Contractor in accordance with the
Contract.
†Amendments to the 20 (05/01) For the purposes of the Contract the Method of Measurement for
Method of Measurement Highway Works is amended in accordance with the pages immediately
(05/01) following.

[Notes to compiler:
The Preambles to Bill of Quantities (duly completed) and the Schedule of Pages and Relevant Publication Dates
must be reproduced unaltered and bound in the Bill of Quantities. A revised Schedule of Pages and Relevant
Publication Dates will be included in each published national alteration to the Method of Measurement for
Highway Works.
* To be completed by compiler as appropriate.
† Where amendments to Chapter IV of the Method of Measurement are required in accordance with paragraph
1(b) of Chapter II, General Principles, this preamble should be the last numbered preamble and inserted
immediately prior to the amendments.]

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Schedule of Pages and Relevant Publication Dates
Chapter/Series Page Number Publication Date
Contents 1 November 2004
2 May 2005
3 November 2004
4 to 7 inclusive May 2005
Chapter I 1 to 3 inclusive March 1998
Chapter II 1 March 1998
2 May 2001
Chapter III 1 March 1998
2 May 2001
3 to 12 May 2004
13 November 2006
14 to 16 inclusive May 2005
17 to 19 inclusive November 2006
Chapter IV 1 March 1998
100 1 to 2 inclusive March 1998
3 to 7 inclusive May 2001
8 November 2004
9 to 11 inclusive May 2001
12 November 2004
13 to 15 inclusive May 2001
200 1 May 2001
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2 to 3 inclusive May 2004

4 May 2001
300 1 to 5 inclusive May 2001
400 1 to 2 and 4 to 8 inclusive November 2004
3 November 2006
500 1 to 5 inclusive May 2001
6 November 2004
7 to 13 inclusive May 2001
14 May 2005
15 May 2001
16 to 17 inclusive May 2005
18 May 2001
19 November 2003
600 1 May 2002
2 May 2001
3 March 1998
4 to 11 inclusive November 2004
12 May 2002
13 to 14 inclusive November 2004
15 to 38 inclusive May 2001
N1 to N3 inclusive May 2002

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Chapter/Series Page Number Publication Date

700 1 May 2001
2 May 2002
3 May 2001
4 to 5 inclusive May 2002
6 May 2001
7 to 9 inclusive May 2002
10 May 2001
11 May 2002
12 to 13 inclusive May 2001
14 May 2002
15 to 18 inclusive May 2001
800 )
900 ) Not taken up
1000 )
1100 1 May 2001
2 November 2004
3 May 2001
4 to 5 inclusive May 2002
6 May 2001
7 to 8 inclusive May 2005
1200 1 to 2 inclusive May 2001
3 to 5 inclusive March 1998
6 to 11 inclusive May 2001
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1300 1 to 3 inclusive November 2003

1400 1 to 2 inclusive May 2001
3 May 2005
4 to 8 inclusive May 2001
9 May 2005
1500 1 to 2 inclusive May 2001
3 May 2005
4 to 7 inclusive February 2003
8 to 12 inclusive May 2001
1600 1 to 2 inclusive March 1998
3 to 6 inclusive May 2001
7 March 1998
8 to 19 inclusive May 2001
1700 1 May 2004
2 May 2001
3 May 2004
4 to 11 inclusive May 2001
1800 1 March 1998
2 to 5 inclusive May 2001
1900 1 May 2003
2000 1 May 2002
2 to 3 inclusive May 2001
2100 1 March 1998
2200 Not taken up May 2004
2300 1 to 3 inclusive March 1998

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2400 1 to 3 inclusive May 2001
4 March 1998
2500 1 to 2 inclusive May 2001
2600 Not taken up
2700 1 May 2001
3000 1 to 15 inclusive May 2001
5000 1 to 2 inclusive May 2003
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Chapter IV

Units and Methods of Measurement

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Series 100: Preliminaries

Definitions 1
(a) “until completion of the works” shall mean until completion of the
whole of the works in accordance with the Conditions of Contract;
(b) “after completion of the works” shall mean subsequent to (a) above
for the period stated in the Specification;
(c) “temporary diversion for traffic” shall mean (1) a temporary
carriageway onto which vehicular traffic is diverted from a
highway or (2) a temporary footpath or bridleway onto which
pedestrian or equestrian traffic is diverted from a highway or (3) a
combination of (1) and (2) or a temporary carriageway as in (1)
with an associated footway and/or way for the use of animals and
equestrian traffic; or (4) a temporary private means of access onto
which traffic is diverted from a private means of access but in all
cases shall not include a central reserve crossover constructed to
permit contraflow traffic on an existing carriageway.

Temporary Accommodation
Units 2 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) erection, servicing, dismantling of temporary accommodation
.......... item.
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Itemisation 3 Separate items shall be provided for temporary accommodation in

accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Erection.
2 Servicing.
3 Dismantling.

II 1 Principal offices for the Overseeing Organisation.

2 Principal laboratories for the Overseeing Organisation.
3 Portable offices for the Overseeing Organisation.
4 Portable laboratories for the Overseeing Organisation.
5 Offices and messes for the Contractor.
6 Stores and workshops for the Contractor.

III 1 Provided by the Overseeing Organisation.

IV 1 At the place of fabrication or manufacture.

V 1 Until completion of the works.

2 After completion of the works.

Note: Group IV and Group V features shall be applied only to items of

temporary accommodation for the Overseeing Organisation.

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Erection of Temporary 4 The items for erection of temporary accommodation shall in accordance
Accommodation with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (i) in the case of accommodation for the Contractor:
(a) everything required by the Contractor.
(ii) in the case of accommodation for the Overseeing Organisation:
(a) initial accommodation and equipment, maintenance,
servicing and removing;
(b) sites for the accommodation;
(c) preparation of sites;
(d) foundations, bases and hardstandings;
(e) water, sanitation, heating, power and lighting services;
(f) fences, notice and direction boards;
(g) vehicle access, hardstandings, parking areas and footpaths;
(h) equipment, furnishings, fittings, supplies and initial
consumable stores;
(i) telephones, extensions, switchboard and switching systems
separately connected to the telephone system;
(j) in the case of accommodation provided by the Overseeing
Organisation, alterations and refurbishments.
Servicing Temporary 5 The items for servicing temporary accommodation shall in accordance
Accommodation with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
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Item coverage (i) in the case of accommodation for the Contractor:

(a) everything required by the Contractor.
(ii) in the case of accommodation for the Overseeing Organisation:
(a) rental and leasing including telephone rental;
(b) heating, sanitation, power, lighting and water;
(c) depreciation and maintenance of buildings, services, fences,
notice and direction boards, vehicle access, parking areas,
hardstandings and footpaths;
(d) depreciation, maintenance and replacement of equipment,
furnishings, fittings and supplies;
(e) cleaning accommodation;
(f) moving and re-establishing portable accommodation as
required;
(g) replenishment of consumable stores;
(h) repairing, replacing, calibration of equipment;
(i) disposal of waste.
Dismantling Temporary 6 The items for dismantling temporary accommodation shall in accordance
Accommodation with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) receiving back from the Overseeing Organisation and removing
equipment, furniture, fittings and supplies off Site;
(b) disconnecting, removing and sealing off disused services;

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(c) demolishing and removing off Site temporary accommodation,

vehicle access, hardstanding, parking areas, footpaths, fences,
notice and direction boards;
(d) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(e) reinstatement of the sites occupied by temporary accommodation;
(f) in the case of accommodation for the Overseeing Organisation, the
credit value of surplus equipment or material which becomes the
property of the Contractor;
(g) in the case of accommodation for the Overseeing Organisation, the
transport and delivery to the Overseeing Organisation of equipment
or material which becomes the property of the Overseeing
Organisation;
(h) in the case of accommodation provided by the Overseeing
Organisation, handing back to the Overseeing Organisation in the
condition specified.

Vehicles for the Overseeing Organisation

Units 7 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) vehicles for the Overseeing Organisation ......... vehicle day.
Measurement 8 (05/01) The measurement of vehicles for the Overseeing Organisation
shall be each day or part thereof during which a vehicle is provided.
Itemisation 9 Separate items shall be provided for vehicles for the Overseeing
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Organisation in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the

following:

Group Feature

I 1 Each type of vehicle for the Overseeing Organisation.

II 1 Until completion of the works.

2 After completion of the works.

Vehicles for the Overseeing 10 The items for vehicles for the Overseeing Organisation shall in
Organisation accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) equipment;
(b) taxing for use on public highways and for the carriage of goods
and samples;
(c) comprehensive insurance;
(d) suitable replacement including equipment;
(e) depreciation;
(f) maintaining in a roadworthy condition and in conformity with the
vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations;
(g) fuel, oil and other consumable items;

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(h) keeping clean inside and out;

(i) collecting from Site when the vehicle is returned.

Communication System for the Overseeing Organisation

Units 11 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) communication system for the Overseeing Organisation .........
item.
Itemisation 12 Separate items shall be provided for communication system for the
Overseeing Organisation in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and
the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Communication system for the Overseeing Organisation.

II 1 Until completion of the works.

2 After completion of the works.

Communication System for 13 The items for communication system for the Overseeing Organisation
the Overseeing Organisation shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions
include for:
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Item coverage (a) confirming licences, wavelengths and channels and costs arising
therefrom;
(b) equipment and installation;
(c) rental, running costs and power;
(d) depreciation, maintenance and repairs;
(e) replacement equipment;
(f) receiving back from the Overseeing Organisation and removing
equipment and supplies off Site;
(g) connections and links to telephone systems.

Operatives for the Overseeing Organisation

Units 14 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) operatives for the Overseeing Organisation ........... operative day.
Measurement 15 The measurement of operatives for the Overseeing Organisation shall be
a continuous period of four hours or more within any one day during which the
operative’s services are supplied in accordance with the written order of the
Overseeing Organisation.

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Itemisation 16 Separate items shall be provided for operatives for the Overseeing
Organisation in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the
following:

Group Feature

I 1 Each type of operative for the Overseeing Organisation.

II 1 Until completion of the works.

2 After completion of the works.

Operatives for the 17 The items for operatives for the Overseeing Organisation shall in
Overseeing Organisation accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) the wages and other emoluments paid including payment for
overtime;
(b) working outside the Contractor’s normal working hours if so
required by the Overseeing Organisation;
(c) costs and expenses incurred consequent upon the employment or
hiring;
(d) periods of less than four hours.
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Information Board
Units 18 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) information board ........... number.
Itemisation 19 Separate items shall be provided for information boards in accordance
with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Information board.

II 1 Different types.

Information Board 20 (05/01)The items for information board shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17 and
18);
(b) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 19);
(c) excavation in Hard Material (as Series 600 paragraph 23);
(d) backfilling and compaction;
(e) in situ concrete (as Series 1700 paragraph 5);
(f) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(g) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);

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(h) painting, reflectorisation and illumination;

(i) cleaning, maintaining and repairing;
(j) dismantling and removing from Site;
(k) reinstatement of surfaces.

Traffic Safety and Management

Units 21 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) traffic safety and management ........ item.
(ii) Traffic safety and management for landscape and ecology ………
item
(iii) taking measures for or construction, maintenance, removal of
contraflow arrangements ..... item.
Measurement 22 (05/01) Traffic safety and management shall be measured once only for all
works excluding landscape and ecology measured in accordance with Series
3000.
23 (05/01) Traffic safety and management for landscape and ecology shall
only be measured when items measured in accordance with Series 3000 are
included in the Bill of Quantities and shall be measured once only for all
landscape and ecology works.
24 (05/01) Unless expressly stated otherwise in the Contract, taking measures
for or construction, maintenance, removal of contraflow arrangements shall be
measured once only to include for all contraflow arrangements specified in
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Appendix 1/17 and all contraflow arrangements proposed by the Contractor.

Itemisation 25 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for traffic safety and management
in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Traffic safety and management.

2 Traffic Safety and management for landscape and ecology.
3 Taking measures for or construction, maintenance, removal
of contraflow arrangements.

Traffic Safety and 26 (05/01) The items for traffic safety and management and traffic safety
Management and Traffic and management for landscape and ecology shall in accordance with the
Safety and Management for Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Landscape and Ecology (05/01)
Item coverage (a) complying with the recommendations contained in Chapter 8 of the
“Traffic Signs Manual” published by The Stationery Office and
any amendment thereto or where the circumstances of any
particular case are not covered submitting proposals for dealing
with such situations to the Overseeing Organisation for its consent;
(b) complying with particular requirements of the Contract;
(c) initiating or continuing consultation with statutory, police or other
authorities concerned, proposing or developing and submitting to
the Overseeing Organisation, proposals based on such consultation

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showing a scheme of traffic safety and management measures

including details of safety zones and emergency routes and
furnishing such details as necessitated by the works or as the
Overseeing Organisation may require;
(d) design of traffic safety and management measures specified by the
Overseeing Organisation;
(e) traffic safety and control personnel;
(f) modification and resubmission of proposals and designs;
(g) traffic signs, driver information signs, traffic signs provided by the
Overseeing Organisation, road markings, lamps, barriers, and
traffic control signals including maintaining, cleaning,
repositioning, covering, uncovering and removing;
(h) complying with the requirements for labour and plant working on
or adjacent to a highway and at entry and exit points to the Site
including signing;
(i) road lighting, modification, and removal;
(j) emergency telephones, modification, and removal;
(k) giving of notice to the Overseeing Organisation;
(l) collecting and returning traffic signs provided by the Overseeing
Organisation;
(m) surveillance and maintaining stocks;
(n) immediate reinstatement and replacement of defective or damaged
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items;
(o) maintenance of highways.
Taking Measures for or 27 (05/01) The items for taking measures for or construction, maintenance,
Construction, Maintenance, removal of contraflow arrangements shall in accordance with the Preambles to
Removal of Contraflow Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Arrangements
Item coverage (a) traffic safety and management (as this Series paragraph 26);
(b) temporary diversions for traffic (as this Series paragraphs 31, 32
and 33);
(c) crossovers;
(d) temporary removal and reinstatement;
(e) design of contraflow arrangements specified by the Overseeing
Organisation.

Temporary Diversion for Traffic

Units 28 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) taking measures for or construction, maintenance, removal of
temporary diversion for traffic ........... item.
Measurement 29 (05/01) The measurement of taking measures for or construction,
maintenance, removal of temporary diversion for traffic shall be in respect of
the complete measures for or construction at the locations listed in
Appendix 1/18 to the Specification and at locations proposed by the Contractor.

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Itemisation 30 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for temporary diversion for traffic
in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Taking measures for or construction of temporary diversion

for traffic.
2 Maintenance of measures for or construction of temporary
diversion for traffic.
3 Removal of measures for or construction of temporary
diversion for traffic.

II 1 At locations listed in Appendix 1/18.

2 At those locations listed in Appendix 1/18 but not measured
individually.
3 At locations proposed by the Contractor.

Taking Measures for or 31 (05/01) The items for taking measures for or construction of temporary
Construction of Temporary diversion for traffic shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities
Diversion for Traffic General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) obtaining licences and agreements;
(b) making arrangements with owners and occupiers of land
temporarily required and costs arising therefrom;
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(c) preparing, amending and submitting to the highway authority and

other interested bodies, proposals and programme;
(d) consulting with police and other authorities;
(e) design of temporary diversions for traffic specified by the
Overseeing Organisation;
(f) preparation of site;
(g) (11/04) site clearance, fencing, safety barriers, concrete safety
barriers, drainage, earthworks, pavements, kerbs, footways, traffic
signs, road markings, road lighting, structures, parapets, ramps and
accesses;
(h) temporary diversions of services;
(i) emergency lanes.
Maintenance of Measures 32 (05/01) The items for maintenance of measures for or construction of
for or Construction of temporary diversion for traffic shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of
Temporary Diversion for Quantities General Directions include for:
Traffic
Item coverage (a) continuous adequate provision for traffic flows;
(b) modifications and amendments to suit the requirements of the
Contract including temporary removal and subsequent
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Removal of Measures for 33 (05/01) The items for removal of measures for or construction of
or Construction of temporary diversion for traffic shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of
Temporary Diversion for Quantities General Directions include for:
Traffic
Item coverage (a) breaking up;
(b) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(c) reinstatement of the Site to its previous condition.

Recovery Vehicles
Units 34 (05/01) The units of measurement shall be:
(i) establishment of recovery vehicle .......... item.
(ii) maintenance of recovery vehicle ……… vehicle day.
(iii) removal of recovery vehicle ……… item.
Measurement 35 (05/01) Establishment and removal of recovery vehicle shall each be
measured once only for each type of recovery vehicle.
The measurement of maintenance of recovery vehicle shall be each day or part
thereof during which each type of recovery vehicle is provided.
Itemisation 36 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for establishment, maintenance
and removal of recovery vehicles in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3
and 4 and the following:
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Group Feature

I 1 Establishment of each type of recovery vehicle.

2 Maintenance of each type of recovery vehicle
3 Removal of each type of recovery vehicle.

Establishment of Recovery 37 (05/01) The items for establishment of recovery vehicles shall in
Vehicles (05/01) accordance with the Preamble to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) vehicle inspections and submission of certificates;
(b) establishment of hardstandings and accommodation;
(c) establishment of locations and facilities for vehicle removal;
(d) bringing plant and equipment to site;
(e) establishment of all equipment including communication
equipment and identification signs.
Maintenance of Recovery 38 (05/01) The items for maintenance of recovery vehicles shall in
Vehicles (05/01) accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) maintenance of equipment including communication equipment
and identification sign;
(b) taxing for use on public highways;
(c) comprehensive insurance;

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(d) replacement vehicle including equipment;

(e) depreciation;
(f) maintenance;
(g) fuel, oil and other consumables;
(h) qualified operatives and safety officer and provision of documents;
(i) completion and submission of information log sheets and record
sheets;
(j) dealing with broken down, accident damaged or abandoned
vehicles and removal;
(k) explanatory leaflets and distribution;
(l) liaising with police;
(m) maintenance of hardstandings, accommodation and servicing;
(n) maintenance of locations and facilities for vehicle removal;
(o) vehicle inspections and reports;
(p) lighting board.
Removal of Recovery 39 (05/01) The items for removal of recovery vehicles shall in accordance
Vehicles (05/01) with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) removal of all plant and equipment from site;
(b) removal of hardstandings and accommodation;
(c) removal of locations and facilities for vehicle removal;
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(d) reinstatement.

Progress Photographs
Units 40 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) set of progress photographs, set of aerial progress photographs
.......... number.
(ii) additional progress photographs, additional aerial progress
photographs ........... number.
Measurement 41 (05/01) A set of photographs shall comprise such numbers of negatives
and prints as described in the Contract taken on any one flight or visit to Site.
Where in any one flight or visit the Overseeing Organisation orders less than
one complete set of photographs, then one set shall be measured.
Where in any flight or visit the Overseeing Organisation orders progress or
aerial photographs in excess of the number in the set then the additional
photographs shall be measured and be deemed to include the negative and the
same number of prints per negative as those in the set.

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Itemisation 42 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for progress photographs in

accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Set of progress photographs.

2 Set of aerial progress photographs.
3 Additional progress photographs.
4 Additional aerial progress photographs.

II 1 Monochrome prints.
2 Colour prints.

Progress Photographs, 43 (05/01) The items for progress photographs, aerial progress photographs,
Aerial Progress Photographs, additional progress photographs and additional aerial progress photographs
Additional Progress shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions
Photographs and Additional include for:
Aerial Progress Photographs
Item coverage (a) delivery of negatives and prints to the Overseeing Organisation;
(b) identification marking on the prints;
(c) albums.
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Temporary Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) System for the

Monitoring of Traffic
Units 44 (05/01) The units of measurement shall be:
(i) installation of temporary closed circuit television (CCTV) system
for the monitoring of traffic ........ item.
(ii) maintenance of temporary closed circuit television (CCTV) system
for the monitoring of traffic ……… day.
(iii) removal of temporary closed circuit television (CCTV) system for
the monitoring of traffic ……… item.
Measurement 45 (05/01) The measurement of installation and removal of temporary closed
circuit television (CCTV) system for the monitoring of traffic shall be for the
complete installation and removal and each item shall be measured once only.
The measurement of maintenance of temporary closed circuit television
(CCTV) system for monitoring of traffic shall be each day or part thereof
during which the system is provided.

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Itemisation 46 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for temporary closed circuit
television (CCTV) system for the monitoring of traffic in accordance with
Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Installation of temporary closed circuit television (CCTV)

system for the monitoring of traffic.
2 Maintenance of temporary closed circuit television (CCTV)
system for the monitoring of traffic.
3 Removal of temporary closed circuit television (CCTV)
system for the monitoring of traffic.

Installation of Temporary 47 (05/01) The items for installation of temporary closed circuit television
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) system for the monitoring of traffic shall in accordance with the
(CCTV) System for the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Monitoring of Traffic (05/01)
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17
and 18);
(b) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 19);
(c) excavation of hard material (as Series 600 paragraph 23);
(d) concrete (as Series 1700 paragraphs 5 and 10);
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(e) reinforcement (as Series 1700 paragraph 26);

(f) backfilling and compaction;
(g) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(h) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(i) electrical equipment, wiring and connections;
(j) cameras and associated equipment;
(k) (11/04) housings, camera poles and supports, associated safety
barriers, paving, steps and handrails;
(l) control and monitoring equipment;
(m) replacement equipment;
(n) communication link to the Police Control Office;
(o) design and structural certification of camera poles and supports
and the provision of drawings;
(p) design of systems including preparation and supply of general
layout drawings, electrical and communications cabling diagrams
and layouts;
(q) complying with wiring regulations, earthing and inspection;
(r) earth electrodes (as Series 1400 paragraph 27);
(s) wiring protection;
(t) staff for monitoring of the works area, including training;
(u) take up or down and set aside for reuse or remove to store or tip off
site (as Series 200 paragraph 11);

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(v) modifications;
(w) provision of electrical power feeds by mains connection or
generators;
(x) electrical power;
(y) accommodation for monitoring equipment and staff;
(z) testing and commissioning of the whole of the system.
Maintenance of Temporary 48 (05/01) The items for maintenance of temporary closed circuit television
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) system for monitoring traffic shall in accordance with the Preambles to
(CCTV) System for the Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Monitoring of Traffic (05/01)
Item coverage (a) depreciation, maintenance and repair of equipment;
(b) electrical power;
(c) wiring protection;
(d) modifications;
(e) moving equipment, power feeds and all cabling to suit traffic
management and phasing of the works;
(f) re-installing poles (as this Series paragraph 47);
(g) re-testing and re-commissioning after moving equipment;
(h) provision of video tapes.
Removal of Temporary 49 (05/01) The items for removal of temporary closed circuit television
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) system for the monitoring of traffic shall in accordance with the
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(CCTV) System for the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Monitoring of Traffic (05/01)
Item coverage (a) dismantling;
(b) reinstatement and making good;
(c) take up or down and set aside for reuse or remove to store or tip off
site (as Series 200 paragraph 11).

Temporary Automatic Speed Camera System for the Enforcement

of Mandatory Speed Limits at Roadworks (05/01)
Units 50 (05/01) The units of measurement shall be:
(i) installation of temporary automatic speed camera system for the
enforcement of mandatory speed limits at roadworks …………
item.
(ii) maintenance of temporary automatic speed camera system for the
enforcement of mandatory speed limits at roadworks …….. day.
(iii) removal of temporary automatic speed camera system for the
enforcement of mandatory speed limits at roadworks
…………item.
Measurement 51 (05/01) The measurement of installation and removal of temporary
automatic speed camera system for the enforcement of mandatory speed limits
at roadworks shall be for the complete installation and removal and each item
shall be measured once only.
The measurement of maintenance of temporary automatic speed camera system
for the enforcement of mandatory speed limits at roadworks shall be each day or
part thereof during which the system is provided.

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Itemisation 52 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for temporary automatic speed
camera system for the enforcement of mandatory speed limits at roadworks in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Installation of temporary automatic speed camera system for

the enforcement of mandatory speed limits at roadworks.
2 Maintenance of temporary automatic speed camera system
for the enforcement of mandatory speed limits at roadworks.
3 Removal of temporary automatic speed camera system for
the enforcement of mandatory speed limits at roadworks.

II 1 Different locations.

Installation of Temporary 53 (05/01) The items for installation of temporary automatic speed camera
Automatic Speed Camera system for the enforcement of mandatory speed limits at roadworks shall in
System for the Enforcement accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
of Mandatory Speed Limits for:
at Roadworks (05/01)
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17 and
18);
(b) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 19);
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(c) excavation of hard material (as Series 600 paragraph 23);

(d) concrete (as Series 1700 paragraphs 5 and 10);
(e) reinforcement (as Series 1700 paragraph 26);
(f) backfilling and compaction;
(g) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(h) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(i) electrical equipment, wiring and connections;
(j) cameras and associated equipment;
(k) housings, camera poles and supports, associated safety fencing,
paving and handrails;
(l) control and monitoring equipment;
(m) replacement equipment;
(n) design and structural certification of camera poles and supports
and the provision of drawings;
(o) design of systems including preparation and supply of general
layout drawings, electrical and communications cabling diagrams
and layouts;
(p) complying with wiring regulations, earthing and inspection;
(q) earth electrodes (as Series 1400 paragraph 27);
(r) wiring protection;
(s) take up or down and set aside for reuse or remove to store or tip off
site (as Series 200 paragraph 11);

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(t) moving equipment between phases of the works;

(u) provision of electrical power feeds by mains connections or by
generators;
(v) electrical power;
(w) commissioning of the whole system including provision of a
second method of speed measurement;
(x) liaison with the Chief Officer of Police and his delegated staff and
providing access for them during commissioning and acceptance
trials.
Maintenance of Temporary 54 (05/01) The items for maintenance of temporary automatic speed camera
Automatic Speed Camera system for the enforcement of mandatory speed limits at roadworks shall in
System for the Enforcement accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
of Mandatory Speed Limits for:
at Roadworks (05/01)
Item coverage (a) depreciation, maintenance and repair of equipment;
(b) electrical power;
(c) wiring protection;
(d) modifications including moving equipment to suit traffic
management and phasing of the works;
(e) liaison with the Chief Officer of Police and his delegated staff and
providing access for them at all times;
(f) assistance requested by the Chief Officer of Police through the
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Overseeing Organisation;
(g) provision of films.
Removal of Temporary 55 (05/01) The items for removal of temporary automatic speed camera
Automatic Speed Camera system for the enforcement of mandatory speed limits at roadworks shall in
System for the Enforcement accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
of Mandatory Speed Limits for:
at Roadworks (05/01)
Item coverage (a) dismantling;
(b) reinstatement and making good;
(c) take up or down and set aside for reuse or remove to store or tip off
site (as Series 200 paragraph 11).

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Series 200: Site Clearance

1 (05/01) Unless otherwise stated in the Contract the items in this Series
shall include for the removal of superficial obstructions down to existing
ground level. With the exception of items measured under paragraph 8 and
those including for the removal of stumps and roots, work below existing
ground level in the demolition and removal of foundations, drains and sewers
specified in Appendix 2/2, chambers, cellars, ground slabs, carriageways, kerbs,
pavings, backfilling and the like shall be measured under Series 600
Earthworks. Lowering of carriageway levels shall be measured under Series 700
Pavements.
The measurement of General Site Clearance includes for the removal of
superficial obstructions down to existing ground level. If no General Site
Clearance item is measured and the Contract requires items to be taken to Tip,
these shall be measured within paragraphs 8-11 Take Up or Down and Set Aside
for Re-use or Remove to Store or Tip off Site.

Site Clearance
Units 2 (05/01) The units of measurement shall be:
(i) general site clearance .......... hectare.
(ii) demolition of individual or groups of buildings or structures
........... item.
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(iii) partial demolition of individual structures …………. item.

Measurement 3 (05/01) The measurement of general site clearance shall be the plan area.
No deduction shall be made for buildings, structures, carriageways and the like.
The measurement of partial demolition shall be as stated in the Contract.
Itemisation 4 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for site clearance in accordance
with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 General site clearance.

2 General site clearance of separate sections.
3 Demolition of individual or groups of buildings or
structures.
4 Partial demolition of individual structures.

General Site Clearance 5 (05/01) The items for general site clearance shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) demolition, breaking up and removal;
(b) tree felling;
(c) grubbing up and blasting stumps and roots including backfilling
and compaction;
(d) uprooting of bushes, small trees and hedges;
(e) credit value of materials;

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(f) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);

(g) making good severed ends of existing fences, hedges and walls;
(h) cutting back trees, bushes and hedges;
(i) disconnecting, removing and sealing services and supplies;
(j) reinstatement and making good;
(k) preservation of individual or groups of trees, shrubs and the like;
(l) treatment of hazardous materials.
Demolition of Individual or 6 (05/01) The items for demolition of individual or groups of buildings or
Groups of Buildings or structures shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General
Structures Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) blasting, breaking up and removal;
(b) credit value of materials;
(c) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(d) disconnecting, removing and sealing services and supplies;
(e) treatment of hazardous materials.
Partial Demolition of 7 (05/01) The items for partial demolition of individual structures shall in
Individual Structures accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) demolition of individual or groups of buildings or structures (as
this Series paragraph 6);
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(b) cutting and trimming;

(c) saw cutting;
(d) cutting through reinforcement, removal, disposal, protecting cut
ends with treatment, de-bonding existing reinforcement;
(e) working between and behind reinforcement and other obstructions;
(f) marking of surfaces;
(g) preparation to receive new works;
(h) measures in respect of specialist demolition techniques;
(i) protection of unaffected parts of the structure.

Take Up or Down and Set Aside for Re-use or Remove to Store or

Tip off Site (05/01)
Units 8 (05/04) The units of measurement shall be:
Take up or down and set aside for re-use or remove to store or tip off Site the
following:
(i) blockwork and stonework ..... cubic metre;
(ii) paved areas and the like, brickwork .......... square metre;
(iii) kerbs, channels, edgings, combined drainage and kerb blocks,
linear drainage channel systems, fencing, safety barriers, vehicle
parapets, transitions, terminals, pedestrian guardrails and
pedestrian parapets and the like, copings, string courses and the
like ......…… linear metre;
(iv) cable ..……. linear metre;
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(v) road lighting columns, brackets and wall mountings, traffic signs,
road studs, gates, stiles, street furniture, feeder pillars,
communications cabinets, posts, brackets, signal indicators,
shelves, racking, frames, electronic units and the like ..………..
number;
(vi) chamber covers and frames, gully gratings and frames and the like
........... number;
(vii) individual blocks, features or stones ....... number.
Measurement 9 (05/04) The measurement for take up or down and set aside for re-use or
remove to store or tip off Site blockwork, stonework, paved areas and the like,
brickwork, kerbs, channels, edgings, combined drainage and kerb blocks, linear
drainage channel systems, fencing, safety barriers, vehicle parapets, transitions,
terminals, pedestrian guardrails and pedestrian parapets and the like, copings,
string courses and the like, cable, road lighting columns, brackets and wall
mountings, traffic signs, road studs, gates, stiles, street furniture and the like;
feeder pillars, communications cabinets, posts, brackets, signal indicators,
shelves, racking, frames, electronic units and the like; chamber covers and
frames, gully gratings and frames and the like; individual blocks, features or
stones shall be the volumes, areas, lengths or numbers stated in the Contract.
Itemisation 10 (05/04) Separate items shall be provided for take up or down and set aside
for re-use or remove to store or tip off Site in accordance with Chapter II
paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature
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I 1 Take up or down and set aside for reuse.

2 Take up or down and remove to store off Site.
3 Take up or down and remove to tip off Site.

II 1 Blockwork and stonework.

2 Paved areas and the like.
3 Brickwork.
4 Kerbs, channels, edgings, combined drainage and kerb
blocks, linear drainage channel systems, fencing, safety
barriers, vehicle parapets, transitions, terminals, pedestrian
guardrails and pedestrian parapets and the like.
5 Copings, string courses and the like.
6 Cable.
7 Road lighting columns, brackets and wall mountings, traffic
signs, gates, stiles, street furniture, road studs and the like.
8 Feeder pillars, communications cabinets, posts, brackets,
signal indicators and the like.
9 Shelves, racking, frames and the like.
10 Electronic units and the like.
11 Chamber covers and frames, gully gratings and frames and
the like.
12 Individual blocks, features or stones.

III 1 Different types and sizes.

IV 1 Different arrangements.

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Take Up or Down and 11 (05/01) The items for take up or down and set aside for re-use or remove
Set Aside for Re-use or to store or tip off Site shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of
Remove to Store or Tip Off Quantities General Directions include for:
Site
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17 and
18);
(b) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 19);
(c) excavation in Hard Material (as Series 600 paragraph 23);
(d) detensioning, dismantling and extracting posts;
(e) cleaning, stacking, protecting and labelling;
(f) transport and handling;
(g) disconnecting, removing, disposing of and sealing of services and
supplies;
(h) sand and warning tape to cables where one or more are to remain
in a shared trench;
(i) backfilling and compaction;
(j) making good to severed ends of existing walls, hedges, and
fencing;
(k) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(l) reinstatement and making good;
(m) storage facilities;
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(n) replacing items damaged during the foregoing operations;

(o) credit value of materials;
(p) multiple handling of materials;
(q) treatment of hazardous materials.

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Series 300: Fencing (05/01)

Fencing, Gates and Stiles

Units 1 (05/01) The units of measurement shall be:
(i) fencing .......... linear metre.
(ii) concrete foundation to timber posts .......... number.
(iii) gates, stiles ................. number.
(iv) wire, wire mesh to existing fencing, gates and the like ….. linear
metre.
(v) fenced tree guards ……. number.
Measurement 2 (05/01) Where a particular type of temporary fencing is specified in
Appendix 3/1 by the Overseeing Organisation and shown on the drawings it
shall be measured. All other temporary fencing shall not be measured.
The measurement of fencing shall be the developed length along the centre line
of the fence. The measurement of height of fencing shall be that stated in the
Contract for the type of fence.
The measurement of wire and wire mesh shall only be separately measurable
where it is required by the Contract to be fixed to existing fencing, gates and the
like, and shall be the developed length along the centre line of the fence.
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The measurement of width of gates shall be the distance between the outer
edges of the stiles; the outer edges of hanging stiles in the case of double gates.
The measurement of height of gates shall be the distance between the upper
surface of the top rail and the underside of the bottom rail.
Concrete foundation to timber posts shall only be measured for those locations
stated in Appendices 1/15 or 3/1 of the Specification.
Itemisation 3 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for fencing in accordance with
Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Each type of fencing.

2 Concrete foundation to each type of timber post for each
type of fencing.
3 Each type of gate.
4 Each type of stile.
5 Each type of wire to existing fencing, gates and the like.
6 Each type of wire mesh to existing fencing, gates and the
like.
7 Each type of fenced tree guard.

II 1 Fencing of different heights.

2 Gates of different heights and widths.

III 1 Painted fencing, gates or stiles.

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Fencing 4 (05/01) The items for fencing shall in accordance with the Preambles to
Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17 and
18);
(b) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 19);
(c) trimming ground on the line of the fencing;
(d) concrete (as Series 1700 paragraphs 5 and 10);
(e) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(f) reinforcement (as Series 1700 paragraph 26);
(g) backfilling and compaction;
(h) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(i) preservation of timber;
(j) adjustment of fencing to a flowing alignment including additional
length posts;
(k) fixings and fittings;
(l) joining to existing fencing, gates, hedges and walls;
(m) protective system (as Series 1900 paragraph 4);
(n) inspection and maintenance of fencing and gates;
(o) erection and removal of temporary fencing and gates;
(p) additional posts and rails over ditches;
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(q) maintenance of access for owners, tenants and occupiers of

adjoining land and patrolling gaps or openings;
(r) epoxy resin compound and mastic filler to posts fixed in socket;
(s) additional posts at junctions and changes in direction or adjacent to
gates, stiles and other obstacles;
(t) additional posts, stakes and ground anchors;
(u) inspection of existing fencing and reports;
(v) pegging, bending, turning and cutting mesh;
(w) cutting turves and turfing (as Series 3000 paragraph 9);
(x) patrolling.
Concrete Foundation 5 (05/01) The items for concrete foundation to timber posts shall in
to Timber Posts accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17 and
18);
(b) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 19);
(c) in situ concrete (as Series 1700 paragraph 5);
(d) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(e) reinforcement (as Series 1700 paragraph 26);
(f) backfilling and compaction;
(g) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39).

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Gates and Stiles 6 (05/01) The items for gates and stiles shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17 and
18);
(b) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 19);
(c) trimming ground at entrance;
(d) in situ concrete (as Series 1700 paragraph 5);
(e) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(f) reinforcement (as Series 1700 paragraph 26);
(g) backfilling and compaction;
(h) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(i) preservation of timber;
(j) protective system (as Series 1900 paragraph 4);
(k) posts, fittings and furniture;
(l) joining to existing fencing, hedges and walls;
(m) in the case of new gates and stiles in existing fencing, hedges or
walls, forming openings and making good;
(n) stock-proofing.

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Units 7 (05/01) The units of measurement shall be:

(i) remove from store and re-erect fencing .......... linear metre.
(ii) concrete foundation to timber posts .......... number.
(iii) remove from store and re-erect gates and stiles ............ number.
Measurement 8 (05/01) The measurement of re-erected fencing shall be the developed
length along the centre line of the re-erected fencing. The measurement of
height of fencing shall be that stated in the Contract for the type of fence.
The measurement of width of gates shall be the distance between the outer
edges of the stiles; the outer edges of hanging stiles in the case of double gates.
The measurement of height of gates shall be the distance between the upper
surface of the top rail and the underside of the bottom rail.
Concrete foundation to timber posts shall only be measured for those locations
stated in Appendices 1/15 or 3/1 of the Specification.

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Itemisation 9 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for re-erected fencing, gates and
stiles in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Each type of re-erected fencing.

2 Concrete foundation to each type of timber post for each
type of re-erected fencing.
3 Each type of re-erected gate.
4 Each type of re-erected stile.

II 1 Re-erected fencing of different heights.

2 Re-erected gates of different heights and widths.

III 1 Re-erected painted fencing, gates or stiles.

Remove from Store and 10 The items for remove from store and re-erect fencing shall in accordance
Re-erect Fencing with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) loading, transporting from store, unloading and positioning for
re-erection;
(b) replacing items damaged during the foregoing operations;
(c) modification and new materials;
(d) painting existing painted items;
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(e) fencing (as this Series paragraph 4).

Concrete Foundation 11 (05/01) The items for concrete foundation to timber posts shall in
to Timber Posts accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) concrete foundation to timber posts (as this Series paragraph 5).

Remove from Store and 12 The items for remove from store and re-erect gates and stiles shall in
Re-erect Gates and Stiles accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) loading, transporting from store, unloading and positioning for
re-erection;
(b) replacing items damaged during the foregoing operations;
(c) modification and new materials;
(d) painting existing painted items;
(e) gates and stiles (as this Series paragraph 6).

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Excavation in Hard Material (05/01)

Units 13 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) extra over excavation for excavation in Hard Material in fencing
works ……………. cubic metre.
Measurement 14 (05/01) The measurement of extra over excavation for excavation in Hard
Material in fencing works shall be the plan area of the minimum size of the
particular foundation required by the Contract multiplied by the depth of Hard
Material removed.
Itemisation 15 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for extra over excavation for
excavation in Hard Material in fencing works in accordance with Chapter II
paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Extra over excavation for excavation in Hard Material in

fencing works.

Extra Over Excavation for 16 (05/01) The items for extra over excavation for excavation in Hard
Excavation in Hard Material Material in fencing works shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of
Quantities General Directions include for:
Item Coverage (a) excavation in Hard Material (as Series 600 paragraph 23).
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Series 400: Road Restraint Systems (Vehicle and Pedestrian)

(05/04)

Safety Barriers
Units 1 (11/04) The units of measurement shall be:
(i) safety barrier ………… linear metre.
(ii) transition ………… number.
Measurement 2 (11/04) The measurement of safety barriers shall be the developed length
along the centre line for the containment performance class between the
following points: the end of each safety barrier and the interface with
connections, transitions and terminals.
3 (11/04) The measurement of transitions shall be the complete installation.
Itemisation 4 (11/04) Separate items shall be provided for safety barriers and transitions
in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Safety barrier.
2 Transition.
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II 1 Each containment performance class.

III 1 Each working width class.

IV 1 Designed to be impacted on one side only.

2 Designed to be impacted on both sides.

V 1 Straight or curved exceeding 120 metres radius.

2 Curved exceeding 50 metres radius but not exceeding
120 metres radius.
3 Curved not exceeding 50 metres radius.

Safety Barriers and 5 (11/04) The items for safety barriers and transitions shall in accordance
Transitions with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) design;
(b) provision of design calculations and details to the Overseeing
Organisation for acceptance;
(c) reports, certificates;
(d) provision of data and drawings;
(e) re-submissions and modifications;
(f) amendments to the Works;
(g) obtaining approvals;
(h) everything necessary for the design, fabrication, installation and
testing of the Works.

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Terminals
Units 6 (11/04) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) terminal ………. number.
Measurement 7 (11/04) The measurement of terminals shall be the complete installation.
Itemisation 8 (11/04) Separate items shall be provided for terminals in accordance with
Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Terminal.

II 1 Each lateral displacement zone class.

III 1 Each performance class.

IV 1 Designed to be impacted on one side only.

2 Designed to be impacted on both sides.

Terminals 9 (11/04) The items for terminals shall in accordance with the Preambles to
Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) safety barriers and transitions (as this Series paragraph 5).
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Connections to Existing Systems

Units 10 (11/04) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) connection to existing system ……. number.
Measurement 11 (11/04) The measurement of connections to existing systems shall be the
complete installation.
Itemisation 12 (11/04) Separate items shall be provided for connections to existing
systems in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Connection to existing system.

II 1 Each containment performance class.

III 1 Each working width class.

IV 1 Each type of connection.

Connections to 13 (11/04) The items for connections to existing systems shall in accordance
Existing Systems with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) safety barriers and transitions (as this Series paragraph 5).

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Crash Cushions
Units 14 (11/04) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) crash cushion ………… number.
Measurement 15 (11/04) The measurement of crash cushions shall be the complete
installation.
Itemisation 16 (11/04) Separate items shall be provided for crash cushions in accordance
with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Crash cushion.

II 1 Each performance level.

III 1 Each velocity class.

IV 1 Each lateral displacement zone class.

V 1 Redirective.
2 Non-redirective.

VI 1 Different locations.

Crash cushions 17 (11/06) The items for crash cushions shall in accordance with the Preambles
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to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:

Item coverage (a) safety barriers and transitions (as this Series paragraph 5);
(b) monitoring and recording.

Vehicle Parapets
Units 18 (11/04) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) vehicle parapet ……… linear metre.
Measurement 19 (11/04) The measurement of vehicle parapets shall be the developed length
along the centre line of the vehicle parapet.
Itemisation 20 (11/04) Separate items shall be provided for vehicle parapets in accordance
with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Vehicle parapet.

II 1 Each containment performance class.

III 1 Each working width class.

IV 1 Different heights.

V 1 Different locations.

VI 1 Straight or curved exceeding 50 metres radius.

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2 Curved not exceeding 50 metres radius.

Vehicle Parapets 21 (11/04) The items for vehicle parapets shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) safety barriers and transitions (as this Series paragraph 5).

Pedestrian Parapets and Pedestrian Guardrails

Definition 22 (11/04) Any reference to “pedestrian” shall be deemed to include
equestrian and cyclist.
Units 23 (11/04) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) pedestrian parapet, pedestrian guardrail.......linear metre.
Measurement 24 (11/04) The measurement of pedestrian parapets and pedestrian guardrails
shall be the developed length along the centre line.
Itemisation 25 (11/04) Separate items shall be provided for pedestrian parapets and
pedestrian guardrails in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the
following:

Group Feature

I 1 Pedestrian parapet.
2 Pedestrian guardrail.

II 1 Different classes.
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III 1 Different heights.

IV 1 Different locations.

V 1 Straight or curved exceeding 50 metres radius.

2 Curved not exceeding 50 metres radius.

VI 1 Curved in plan to different radii.

Note 1: Group V Features shall be applied only to Group I Feature 1.

Note 2: Group VI Feature shall be applied only to Group I Feature 2.
Pedestrian Parapets and 26 (11/04) The items for pedestrian parapets and pedestrian guardrails shall
Pedestrian Guardrails in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions
include for:
Item coverage (a) safety barriers and transitions (as this Series paragraph 5).

Anti-glare Screens
Units 27 (11/04) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) anti-glare screen ………. linear metre.
Measurement 28 (11/04) The measurement of anti-glare screens shall be the developed

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Itemisation 29 (11/04) Separate items shall be provided for anti-glare screens in

accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Anti-glare screen.

II 1 Each type of anti-glare screen.

III 1 Straight or curved exceeding 120 metres radius.

2 Curved exceeding 50 metres radius but not exceeding
120 metres radius.
3 Curved not exceeding 50 metres radius.

Anti-glare Screens 30 (11/04) The items for anti-glare screens shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) safety barriers and transitions (as this Series paragraph 5).

Remove from Store and Re-erect Safety Barriers

Units 31 (11/04) The units of measurement shall be:
(i) remove from store and re-erect beam ...... linear metre.
(ii) remove from store and re-erect post, mounting bracket, terminal
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section, full height anchorage, expansion joint anchorage,

connection to bridge parapet, connection piece ........ number.
(iii) concrete foundation and socketed foundation to re-erected post
........ number.
Measurement 32 (11/04) The measurement of remove from store and re-erect beams shall be
the developed length along the centre line of the beams or in the case of double
sided safety barrier and double rail safety barrier, measured once only along the
centre line of the posts, between the following points:
(a) the end of each safety barrier type at a connection to bridge parapet
or within a connection piece assembly;
(b) the connection of safety barrier to terminal sections, full height
anchorages and expansion joint anchorages.
33 (11/04) The measurement of remove from store and re-erect terminal
sections, full height anchorages, expansion joint anchorages and connections to
bridge parapets shall be the complete installation. Mounting brackets and all
other posts required between those points defined in paragraph 32 shall be
measured. Concrete foundations and socketed foundation to posts, between
those points defined in paragraph 32, shall only be measured for those locations
stated in the Contract.
34 (11/04) The measurement of remove from store and re-erect connection
pieces shall be the complete installation.
35 (11/04) The measurement of remove from store and re-erect expansion
joint anchorages shall be for each anchorage on each side of the expansion
joint.

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Itemisation 36 (11/04) Separate items shall be provided for remove from store and
re-erect safety barrier in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the
following:

Group Feature

I 1 Each type of re-erected safety beam.

2 Each type of re-erected post.
3 Each type of re-erected mounting bracket.
4 Each type of re-erected terminal section.
5 Each type of re-erected full height anchorage.
6 Each type of re-erected expansion joint anchorage.
7 Each type of re-erected connection to bridge parapet.
8 Each type of re-erected connection piece.
9 Each type of concrete foundation to re-erected post.
10 Each type of socketed foundation to re-erected post.

II 1 Straight or curved exceeding 120 metres radius.

2 Curved exceeding 50 metres radius but not exceeding
120 metres radius.
3 Curved not exceeding 50 metres radius.

Remove from Store and 37 (11/04) The items for remove from store and re-erect beams shall in
Re-erect Beams accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
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Item coverage (a) loading, transporting from store, unloading and positioning for
re-erection;
(b) replacing items damaged during the foregoing operations;
(c) modification and new materials;
(d) (11/04) transitions;
(e) making good to protective system.
Remove from Store and 38 (11/04) The items for remove from store and re-erect posts shall in
Re-erect Posts accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) loading, transporting from store, unloading and positioning for
re-erection;
(b) replacing items damaged during the foregoing operations;
(c) modification and new materials;
(d) making good to protective system;
(e) fabrication (as Series 1800 paragraph 6);
(f) protective system (as Series 1900 paragraph 4);
(g) driving in any material;
(h) fixing to structures including attachment systems;
(i) fixing to beam including spacers;
(j) drilling or forming holes and pockets and casting in bolts, base
plates and anchorage assemblies;

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(k) bedding;
(l) filling;
(m) making good to protective system.
Remove from Store and 39 (11/04) The items for remove from store and re-erect mounting brackets
Re-erect Mounting Brackets shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions
include for:
Item coverage (a) loading, transporting from store, unloading and positioning for
re-erection;
(b) replacing items damaged during the foregoing operations;
(c) modification and new materials;
(d) making good to protective system;
(e) fabrication (as Series 1800 paragraph 6);
(f) protective system (as Series 1900 paragraph 4);
(g) fixing to structures including adaptor platforms;
(h) fixing to beam;
(i) drilling or forming holes and pockets and casting in bolts, base
plates and anchorage assemblies.
Remove from Store and 40 (11/04) The items for remove from store and re-erect terminal sections, full
Re-erect Terminal Sections, height anchorages, expansion joint anchorages, connections to bridge parapets
Full Height Anchorages, and connection pieces shall, in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of
Expansion Joint Anchorages, Quantities General Directions include for:
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Connections to Bridge
Parapets and Connection
Pieces
Item coverage (a) loading, transporting from store, unloading and positioning for
re-erection;
(b) replacing items damaged during the foregoing operations;
(c) modification and new materials;
(d) making good to protective system.
Concrete Foundations and 41 (11/04) The items for concrete foundations and socketed foundations to
Socketed Foundations to re-erected posts shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities
Re-erected Posts General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) excavation in any material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17, 18, 19
and 23);
(b) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(c) concrete (as Series 1700 paragraphs 5 and 10);
(d) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(e) reinforcement (as Series 1700 paragraph 26);
(f) casings;
(g) fabrication (as Series 1800 paragraph 6);
(h) protective system (as Series 1900 paragraph 4);
(i) socket covers and filling;
(j) plastic sheeting.

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Post Extension Units

Units 42 (11/04) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) post extension unit……...number.
Itemisation 43 (11/04) Separate items shall be provided for post extension units in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Each type of post extension unit.

Post Extension Units 44 (11/04) The items for post extension units shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) fabrication (as Series 1800 paragraph 6);
(b) protective system (as Series 1900 paragraph 4);
(c) drilling existing posts;
(d) fixing to existing posts.

Raising Existing Sockets

Units 45 (11/04) The unit of measurement shall be:
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(i) raising existing socket………number.

Itemisation 46 (11/04) Separate items shall be provided for raising existing sockets in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Raising each type of existing socket.

Raising Existing Sockets 47 (11/04) The items for raising existing sockets shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item Coverage (a) removing existing posts and setting aside for re-use;
(b) cleaning out sockets;
(c) in-situ concrete (as Series 1700 paragraph 5);
(d) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(e) loading, transporting from store, unloading and positioning for
re-erection;
(f) removing from store and re-erecting posts (as this Series paragraph
38);
(g) replacing items damaged during the foregoing operations;
(h) making good to protective systems.

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Series 500: Drainage and Service Ducts

Definitions 1 (05/01) Any reference to ‘drain’ shall be deemed to include sewers and
piped culverts.
2 (05/01) Drains exceeding 900 mm internal diameter, box culverts, piped
culverts and all associated chambers, headwalls, outfall works and concrete
bagwork shall be measured in accordance with Series 2500 Special Structures.
3 (05/01) Trenches and ducts in connection with electrical work for road
lighting and traffic signs cabling shall be measured in accordance with Series
1400.
4 (05/01) Trenches and ducts in connection with motorway communications
cabling shall be measured in accordance with Series 1500.
5 (05/01) The Earthworks Outline is defined in Series 600 Earthworks
paragraphs 1 to 6 inclusive and shall apply equally to this Series.
6 (05/01) Where the ground level has been subjected to treatment, under the
Contract, in respect of ground improvement, mine workings, swallow holes and
the like, for the purposes of this Series Existing Ground Level shall be the level
obtained upon completion of any such treatment of the areas affected.
7 (05/01) Sub-soil Level is defined as the level of the ground after the
removal of topsoil required by the Contract.
8 (05/01) Surcharge is defined as material placed on embankments for the
purpose of loading the embankment for the periods stated in the Contract.
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Drains and Service Ducts (Excluding Filter Drains, Narrow Filter

Drains and Fin Drains) (05/01)
Units 9 (05/01) The unit of measurement for drains and service ducts shall be:
(i) drains, service ducts ............ linear metre.
Measurement 10 (05/01) The measurement of drains and service ducts shall be the
summation of their individual lengths measured along the centre lines of the
pipes between any of the following:
(a) the internal faces of chambers;
(b) the external faces of headwalls;
(c) the intersections of the centre lines at pipe junctions;
(d) the centre of gully gratings (or where no grating is provided, the
centre of the gully);
(e) the position of terminations shown in the Contract;
(f) the point of change of stage depth.
11 (05/01) The depth of drains and service ducts shall be the vertical
measurement between the invert and the following:
(a) where the invert is below the Existing Ground Level - the Existing
Ground Level except that where the Earthworks Outline is below
the Existing Ground Level the measurement shall be taken to the
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(b) where the invert is at or above the Existing Ground Level - the
datum stated in the Contract, or where none is stated, the
Earthworks Outline.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, where in the Contract a commencing level or a
minimum level of cover is stated from which excavation shall commence, then
the depth shall be taken to that stated level.
12 (05/01) The average depth to invert shall be the calculated arithmetic mean
of the depths taken at intervals of 10 metres along the pipelines starting from
the outfall end. For terminal lengths and pipelines less than 10 metres long the
measurement of depths shall be taken at their ends.
13 (05/01) The measurement of service ducts shall be for the complete
construction irrespective of the number of ducts contained within any one
trench.
Where more than one duct is laid in a trench then the number of ducts shall be
stated in the item description.
14 (05/01) Drains and service ducts required to be designed by the Contractor
shall be measured in accordance with Series 2500.
Itemisation 15 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for drains and service ducts
(excluding filter drains, narrow filter drains and fin drains) in accordance with
Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature
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I 1 Drains.
2 Service ducts.

II 1 Different internal diameters.

III 1 Depths to invert not exceeding 2 metres. The average depth

to invert to be stated to the nearest 25 mm.
2 Depths to invert exceeding 2 metres but not exceeding
4 metres and so on in steps of 2 metres. The average depth
to invert to be stated to the nearest 25 mm.

IV 1 Specified design groups.

2 Particular designs stated in the Contract.

V 1 Construction in trench.
2 Construction in heading.
3 Construction by jacking or thrust boring.
4 Suspended on discrete supports.

VI 1 In side slopes of cuttings or side slopes of embankments.

Note: For each item which includes Group III Feature 1 or 2, an associated item
shall be provided for adjustment of the rate for each 25 mm of difference in
excess of 150 mm where the average depth to invert calculated from site
measurement varies from that stated in the Bill of Quantities. The foregoing
shall apply to both increases and decreases of average in excess of 150 mm, and
will result in either a positive or negative adjustment of the rate.

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Drains and Service Ducts 16 (05/01) The items for drains and service ducts shall in accordance with
the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17 and
18);
(b) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 19);
(c) access shafts to headings and their subsequent reinstatement;
(d) thrust pits and thrust blocks for pipe jacking and their removal on
completion;
(e) articulated pipes and fittings;
(f) cutting, laying, jointing and bedding;
(g) building in pipes to headwalls and outfall works;
(h) hangers, stools and discrete supports;
(i) bedding, haunching and surrounding;
(j) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(k) backfilling and compaction;
(l) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(m) movement joints to beds, surrounds and the like;
(n) reinstatement of unpaved areas;
(o) checking and cleaning;
(p) recording, staking and labelling;
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(q) in the case of ducts, fixing draw ropes, removable stoppers, marker
blocks and posts;
(r) pipe schedules;
(s) lubricants, packing, grouting and caulking;
(t) surveys and recordings;
(u) protective system (as Series 1900 paragraph 4).

Filter Drains
Units 17 (05/01) The units of measurement for filter drains shall be:
(i) filter drains ......... linear metre.
(ii) filter material contiguous with filter drains ......... cubic metre.
(iii) sub-base material ......... cubic metre.
(iv) lightweight aggregate infill .......... cubic metre.
(v) excavate and replace filter material ……. cubic metre.
Measurement 18 (05/01) The measurement of filter drains, excluding narrow filter drains,
shall be the summation of their individual lengths measured along the centre
lines of the pipe (or trench where no pipe is provided), between any of the
following:
(a) the internal faces of chambers;
(b) the external faces of headwalls;

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(c) the intersection of centre lines at junctions;

(d) the centre of gully gratings (or where no grating is provided the
centre of the gully);
(e) the position of terminations shown in the Contract;
(f) the point of change of stage depth.
19 (05/01) The depth of filter drains shall be the vertical measurement
between the invert (or the centre line of the trench bottom where no pipe is
provided) and the following:
(a) where the invert is below the Existing Ground Level - the Existing
Ground Level or the Earthworks Outline whichever is the lower,
except that where the finished level of the filter material is above
the Existing Ground Level the measurement shall be taken to the
finished level of the filter material;
(b) where the invert is at or above the Existing Ground Level - the
datum stated in the Contract, or where none is stated, the finished
level of the filter material.
The calculation of average depth to invert of filter drains shall be as paragraph
12 of this Series taken along the centre line of the filter drain.
Narrow filter drains shall be measured in accordance with paragraphs 25 to 28
of this Series.
20 (05/01) The measurement of contiguous filter material shall be the volume
of the material occupying the void between the filter drain and the adjacent
carriageway, hardshoulder and hardstrip. The side of the contiguous filter
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material next to the filter drain shall be taken as the vertical extension of the
trench side above capping or where no capping is provided above subgrade
level.
The measurement of sub-base material shall be the volume of the sub-base
material within non-pavement verge or central reserve adjacent to the
carriageway, hardshoulder and hardstrip filled to the outline stated in the
Contract.
The measurement of lightweight aggregate infill shall be the volume of the
lightweight aggregate infill above the filter drain filled to the outline stated in
the Contract.
The measurement of excavate and replace filter material shall be the product of
the lengths, widths and depths instructed by the Overseeing Organisation with
no deduction for pipes, ducts or chambers. Lengths and widths shall be taken as
the lengths and widths at the level of the drain invert or, in the case that partial
excavation is instructed, at the depth to which excavation is instructed by the
Overseeing Organisation.

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Itemisation 21 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for filter drains in accordance
with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Filter drains.
2 Filter material contiguous with filter drains.
3 Sub-base material.
4 Lightweight aggregate infill.
5 Excavate and replace filter material.

II 1 Different internal diameters.

2 Different types of filter material.
3 Different types of sub-base material.
4 Different types of lightweight aggregate infill.

III 1 Depths to invert not exceeding 2 metres. The average depth

to invert to be stated to the nearest 25 mm.
2 Depths to invert exceeding 2 metres but not exceeding
4 metres and so on in steps of 2 metres. The average depth
to invert to be stated to the nearest 25 mm.

IV 1 Specified design groups.

2 Particular designs stated in the Contract.

V 1 In side slopes of cuttings or side slopes of embankments.

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Note: For each item which includes Group III Feature 1 or 2 an associated item
shall be provided for adjustment of the rate for each 25 mm of difference in
excess of 150 mm where the average depth to invert calculated from site
measurement varies from that stated in the Bill of Quantities. The foregoing
shall apply to both increases and decreases of average in excess of 150 mm, and
will result in either a positive or negative adjustment of the rate.
Filter Drains 22 (05/01) The items for filter drains shall in accordance with the Preambles
to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17 and
18);
(b) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 19);
(c) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(d) articulated pipes, and fittings;
(e) cutting, laying, jointing and bedding;
(f) bedding, haunching and surrounding;
(g) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(h) filter material and compaction;
(i) reinstatement of unpaved areas;
(j) checking and cleaning;
(k) recording, staking and labelling;
(l) geotextiles;

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(m) topsoiling, seeding and turfing;

(n) mesh;
(o) pipe schedules;
(p) (11/04) surveys and recordings;
(q) (11/04) protective system (as Series 1900 paragraph 4).
Filter Material Contiguous 23 (05/01) The items for filter material contiguous with filter drains, sub-base
with Filter Drains, Sub-base material and lightweight aggregate infill shall in accordance with the Preambles
Material and Lightweight to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Aggregate Infill
Item coverage (a) compaction;
(b) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(c) geotextiles;
(d) mesh.
Excavate and Replace Filter 24 (05/01) The items for excavate and replace filter material shall in
Material (05/01) accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) excavation (as Series 600 paragraphs 18 and 19);
(b) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(c) compaction of fill (as Series 600 paragraph 52);
(d) geotextiles.
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Fin Drains and Narrow Filter Drains

Units 25 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) fin drains ............ linear metre.
(ii) narrow filter drains .......... linear metre.
Measurement 26 (05/01) The measurement of fin drains and narrow filter drains shall be the
summation of their individual lengths measured along their centre lines between
any of the following:
(a) the internal faces of chambers;
(b) the position of terminations shown in the Contract;
(c) the external faces of headwalls.
The depth of the fin drain or narrow filter drain shall be the vertical
measurement between the invert and the Earthworks Outline.
Itemisation 27 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for fin drains and narrow filter
drains in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Fin drains.
2 Narrow filter drains.

II 1 Specified design group.

2 Particular designs stated in the Contract.

III 1 Depth not exceeding 1.5 metres.

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Fin Drains and Narrow Filter 28 (05/01) The items for fin drains and narrow filter drains shall in
Drains accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) geotextiles and cores;
(b) backfilling and compaction;
(c) filter drains (as this Series paragraph 22);
(d) protection from ultra-violet light;
(e) marker tapes;
(f) lapping and jointing;
(g) connections, attachments and fittings;
(h) treatment at chambers, gullies, pipelines and the like.

Connections
Units 29 (05/01) The unit of measurement for connections shall be:
(i) connection to existing drain, existing piped culvert, existing
chamber, permanently severed land or mole drain ...............
number.
Measurement 30 (05/01) Connections shall only be separately measured for connection to
existing drains, existing piped culverts or existing chambers, and permanently
severed land or mole drains.
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Itemisation 31 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for connections in accordance

with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Connection to existing drain and existing piped culvert.

2 Connection to existing chamber.
3 Connection to permanently severed land or mole drain.

II 1 Different diameters.

III 1 Depths to invert not exceeding 2 metres.

2 Depths to invert exceeding 2 metres but not exceeding
4 metres and so on in steps of 2 metres.

Connections to Existing 32 (05/01) The items for connection to existing drains, existing piped
Drains, Existing Piped culverts, existing chambers, permanently severed land or mole drains shall in
Culverts, Existing accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
Chambers, Permanently for:
Severed Land or Mole
Drains (05/01)
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17 and
18);
(b) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 19);
(c) locating and making entry;

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(d) backfilling and compaction;

(e) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(f) making entry into chambers, concrete benching and channels, and
making good the benching, channels and walls;
(g) locating severed ends of land and mole drains;
(h) pipes, fittings and saddles;
(i) bedding, haunching and surrounding, and filter material;
(j) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(k) sealing off disused ends;
(l) re-laying existing pipes disturbed.

Chambers and Gullies

Units 33 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) chambers, gullies ............ number.
Measurement 34 (05/01) The measurement shall be of the complete chamber or gully.
35 (05/01) Depths of chambers shall be the distance between the top surface
of the cover and the invert of the main channel, or where no channel is required
by the Contract, the uppermost surface of the base slab. Where no base slab is
required the depth shall be taken to the bottom of the excavation.
Itemisation 36 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for chambers and gullies in
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accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Chambers.
2 Gullies.

II 1 Specified design groups.

2 Particular designs stated in the Contract.

III 1 Depths not exceeding 1 metre.

2 Depths exceeding 1 metre but not exceeding 2 metres and so
on in steps of 1 metre.

IV 1 Different types of covers or gratings.

Chambers 37 (05/01) The items for chambers shall in accordance with the Preambles to
Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17 and
18);
(b) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 19);
(c) locating existing drains;
(d) breaking into existing drains;
(e) connecting and re-connecting existing drains;

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(f) construction of bases, walls, roof and cover slabs and shafts,
surrounds and corbelling for cover;
(g) channels, fittings, benchings, building in pipes and fin drain
connections;
(h) cleaning;
(i) steps, safety chains, ladders, handholds and the like;
(j) covers, frames, seatings and bedding;
(k) lifting keys;
(l) concrete (as Series 1700 paragraphs 5 and 10);
(m) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(n) reinforcement (as Series 1700 paragraph 26);
(o) backfilling and compaction;
(p) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(q) filling;
(r) notices;
(s) sealants (as Series 2300 paragraph 10);
(t) brickwork (as Series 2400 paragraph 4);
(u) re-laying existing pipes disturbed;
(v) pipework and fittings;
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(w) penstocks and ancillary equipment.

Gullies 38 (05/01) The items for gullies shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill
of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17 and
18);
(b) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 19);
(c) fittings including in situ concrete (as Series 1700 paragraph 5) bed
and surround and jointing to pipes;
(d) gratings, frames, slabs, surrounds, aprons, seatings, liners and
bedding;
(e) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(f) cleaning;
(g) backfilling and compaction;
(h) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(i) brickwork (as Series 2400 paragraph 4);
(j) re-laying existing pipes disturbed.

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Headwalls and Outfall Works

Measurement 39 (05/01) Headwalls and outfall works and the like to pipes up to 900 mm
internal diameter shall be measured in accordance with this Series paragraphs
40 to 42.
Headwalls and outfall works and the like to pipes exceeding 900 mm internal
diameter shall be measured in accordance with Series 2500.
Headwalls and outfall works and the like constructed using concrete bagwork
shall be measured in accordance with this Series paragraphs 77 to 80.
Units 40 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) headwalls, revetments ........ number.
Itemisation 41 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for headwalls and revetments in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Headwalls.
2 Revetments.

II 1 Different types.

III 1 Different materials.

IV 1 Pipe not exceeding 100 mm internal diameter.

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2 Pipe exceeding 100 mm but not exceeding 300 mm internal

diameter.
3 Pipe exceeding 300 mm but not exceeding 600 mm internal
diameter.
4 Pipe exceeding 600 mm but not exceeding 900 mm internal
diameter.

Headwalls and 42 (05/01) The items for headwalls and outfall works shall in accordance with
Outfall Works the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17 and
18);
(b) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 19);
(c) concrete (as Series 1700 paragraphs 5 and 10);
(d) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(e) backfilling and compaction;
(f) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(g) brickwork, copings, string courses and the like (as Series 2400
paragraph 4);
(h) blockwork, stonework, copings, string courses, individual blocks,
features or stones (as Series 2400 paragraph 8);
(i) lining of watercourses (as Series 600 paragraph 89);
(j) drainage channel blocks (as Series 1100 paragraph 4);
(k) building in pipes and fin drain connections;

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(l) reinforcement (as Series 1700 paragraph 26);

(m) miscellaneous metalwork (as Series 1800 paragraph 14);
(n) waterproofing (as Series 2000 paragraph 4);
(o) flap valves.

Soft Spots and Other Voids

Units 43 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) soft spots, other voids ......... cubic metre.
Measurement 44 (05/01) The measurement of soft spots and other voids shall be the volume
of the void directed to be excavated or filled. For this measurement the width
shall be taken for drains, service ducts and filter drains, as the internal diameter
of the pipe plus 600 mm. Where no pipe is required the width shall be taken as
600 mm. For chambers, gullies and the like the measurement shall be taken as
the horizontal area of the base slab or where no base slab is required the bottom
of the excavation. The depths shall be measured from the underside of the
thinnest permitted bed in any one group for trenches and from the underside of
the base slab for chambers, gullies and the like.
Itemisation 45 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for soft spots and other voids in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature
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I 1 Excavation of soft spots and other voids.

2 Filling of soft spots and other voids.

II 1 Different types of fill.

Excavation of Soft Spots and 46 (05/01) The items for excavation of soft spots and other voids shall in
Other Voids accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17 and
18);
(b) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 19);
(c) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39).
Filling of Soft Spots and 47 (05/01) The items for filling of soft spots and other voids shall in
Other Voids accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) deposition of fill (as Series 600 paragraph 33);
(b) compaction of fill (as Series 600 paragraph 52);
(c) in situ concrete (as Series 1700 paragraph 5);
(d) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15).

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Supports Left in Excavation

Units 48 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) supports left in excavation .......... square metre.
Measurement 49 (05/01) The measurement shall be the area of face required by the Contract
to be left with supports in position.
Itemisation 50 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for supports left in excavation in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Supports.

II 1 Timber.
2 Steel.

III 1 Different types.

IV 1 Construction in trench.
2 Construction in pits.
3 Construction in heading.

Supports Left in Excavation 51 (05/01) The items for supports left in excavation shall in accordance with
the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
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Item coverage (a) struts, walings and the like and working around them.

Drainage and Service Ducts in Structures (Including Reinforced

Earth Structures and Anchored Earth Structures)
Units 52 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) drainage and service ducts in structures ............ item.
Measurement 53 (05/01) The components comprising the items of drainage and service
ducts in structures shall be identified and scheduled in the Contract.
Itemisation 54 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for drainage and service ducts in
structures in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Drainage.
2 Service ducts.

II 1 Substructure - end supports.

2 Substructure - intermediate supports.
3 Superstructure.
4 Reinforced earth structure.
5 Anchored earth structure.

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Drainage and Service Ducts 55 (05/01) The items for drainage and service ducts in structures shall in
in Structures accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) drains, service ducts, filter drains, fin drains and narrow filter
drains and connections (as this Series paragraphs 16,
22, 28 and 32);
(b) chambers (as this Series paragraph 37);
(c) gullies (as this Series paragraph 38);
(d) pipework, gullies, downpipes, fittings and the like including
brackets, hangers and straps, fixing to or building into the
structure;
(e) making good protective system, waterproofing;
(f) permeable backing including compaction and supports;
(g) channels.

Filling to Pipe Bays and Verges on Bridges

Units 56 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) filling to pipe bays and verges on bridges .......... cubic metre.
Measurement 57 (05/01) The measurement shall be the volume of the void stated in the
Contract to be filled except that no deduction shall be made for drains, service
ducts, services, supplies and the like and their supports.
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Itemisation 58 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for filling to pipe bays and verges
on bridges in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Filling to pipe bays and verges on bridges.

II 1 Different types.

Filling to Pipe Bays and 59 (05/01) The items for filling to pipe bays and verges on bridges shall in
Verges on Bridges accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) deposition;
(b) complying with any restrictions on the placing and compacting of
materials;
(c) compaction around drains, service ducts, services, supplies,
supports and the like.

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Renewal, Raising or Lowering of Covers and Gratings on Existing

Chambers and Gullies (05/05)
Definition 60 (05/01) For the purpose of paragraphs 61 to 64 of this Series any reference
to covers and gratings shall be deemed to include associated frames.
Units 61 (05/05) The units of measurement shall be:
(i) renewal of covers and gratings on existing chambers and gullies
……… number.
(ii) raising or lowering of covers and gratings on existing chambers
and gullies …….. number.
Measurement 62 (05/05) When an existing cover or grating is to be raised/lowered and
renewed, separate items shall be measured for raising/lowering and renewal.
Itemisation 63 (05/05) Separate items shall be provided for renewal, raising or lowering
of covers and gratings on existing chambers and gullies in accordance with
Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Renewal.
2 Raising the level.
3 Lowering the level.

II 1 Different sizes of cover.

2 Different sizes of grating.
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III 1 Different types of cover.

2 Different types of grating.

IV 1 Different sizes of chamber.

2 Different sizes of gully.

V 1 Different construction of chamber.

2 Different construction of gully.

VI 1 Not exceeding 150 mm.

2 Exceeding 150 mm but not exceeding 300 mm and so on in
steps of 150 mm.

Renewal, Raising or Lowering 64 (05/05) The items for renewal, raising or lowering of covers and gratings
of Covers and Gratings on on existing chambers and gullies shall in accordance with the Preambles to
Existing Chambers and Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Gullies (05/05)
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17 and
18);
(b) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 19);
(c) excavation of Hard Material (as Series 600 paragraph 23);
(d) take up existing cover or grating including frame and clean and set
aside for re-use;
(e) demolition and preparation to receive new construction;

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(f) construction of walls, roof and cover slabs and shafts, surrounds
and corbelling for cover and making good;
(g) steps, safety chains, ladders, handholds, lifting keys and the like;
(h) bedding cover or grating including frame;
(i) concrete (as Series 1700 paragraphs 5 and 10);
(j) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(k) reinforcement (as Series 1700 paragraph 26);
(l) backfilling and compaction;
(m) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(n) taking precautions to avoid damage to drains;
(o) cleaning;
(p) reinstatement of adjacent surfaces;
(q) brickwork (as Series 2400 paragraph 4);
(r) sealants (as Series 2300 paragraph 10);
(s) modification and new materials;
(t) replacing items damaged during the foregoing operations.

Remove from Store and Reinstall Chamber Covers and Frames,

and Gully Gratings and Frames
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Units 65 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:

(i) remove from store and reinstall chamber covers and frames, and
gully gratings and frames .......... number.
Measurement 66 (05/01) The measurement of remove from store and reinstall chamber
covers and frames and gully gratings and frames shall be the complete
installation.
Itemisation 67 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for remove from store and
reinstall chamber covers and frames and gully gratings and frames in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Remove from store and reinstall different types of chamber

covers and frames.
2 Remove from store and reinstall different types of gully
gratings and frames.

II 1 Different sizes.

Remove from Store and 68 (05/01) The items for remove from store and reinstall chamber covers
Reinstall Chamber Covers and frames and gully gratings and frames shall in accordance with the
and Frames and Gully Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Gratings and Frames

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Item coverage (a) loading, transporting from store, unloading and positioning for
reinstallation;
(b) replacing items damaged during the foregoing operations;
(c) modification and new materials;
(d) (05/05) renewal, raising or lowering of covers and gratings on
existing chambers and gullies (as this Series paragraph 64).

Grouting Up of Existing Drains and Service Ducts (05/01)

Units 69 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) grouting up of existing drains and service ducts ......... linear metre.
Measurement 70 (05/01) The measurement of grouting up of existing drains and service
ducts shall be the length to be grouted as stated in the Contract.
Itemisation 71 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for grouting up of existing drains
and service ducts in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the
following:

Group Feature

I 1 Grouting up of existing drains and service ducts.

II 1 Different diameters.
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III 1 Different types of grout.

Grouting Up of Existing 72 (05/01) The items for grouting up of existing drains and service ducts shall
Drains and Service Ducts in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions
include for:
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17 and
18);
(b) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 19);
(c) breaking into drain or service duct and cleaning;
(d) mixing and placing grout;
(e) in situ concrete (as Series 1700 paragraph 5);
(f) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(g) backfilling and compaction;
(h) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39).

Excavation in Hard Material

Units 73 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) extra over excavation for excavation in Hard Material in drainage
......... cubic metre.
Measurement 74 (05/01) The measurement shall be the volume of the voids formed by the
removal of the Hard Material.

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For the measurement of:

(a) drains, service ducts and filter drains (except fin drains and narrow
filter drains), the width shall be taken as the internal diameter of
the pipe plus 600 mm. Where no pipe is required the width shall be
taken as 600 mm;
(b) fin drains and narrow filter drains the width shall be taken as 300
mm;
(c) chambers, gullies and the like the area shall be taken as the
horizontal area of the base slab or where no base slab is required
the area of the bottom of the excavation;
(d) (05/05) Excavation in hard material shall not be measured separately
in connection with renewal and raising or lowering of covers and
gratings on existing chambers and gullies.
Itemisation 75 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for extra over excavation for
excavation in Hard Material in drainage in accordance with Chapter II
paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Extra over excavation for excavation in Hard Material in

drainage.
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Extra Over Excavation for 76 (05/01) The items for extra over excavation for excavation in Hard
Excavation in Hard Material Material in drainage shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of
Quantities
General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) excavation in Hard Material (as Series 600 paragraph 23).

Concrete Bagwork (05/01)

Units 77 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) Concrete bagwork ……………..cubic metre.
Measurement 78 (05/01) No deduction shall be made for holes, ducts, pockets, sockets,
mortices and the like not exceeding 0.15 cubic metres each in volume.
Itemisation 79 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for concrete bagwork in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Concrete bagwork.

II 1 In headwalls.
2 Other stated location.

III 1 With battered face.

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Concrete Bagwork 80 (05/01) The items for concrete bagwork shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item Coverage (a) excavation (as Series 600 paragraphs 18 and 19);
(b) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(c) trials and trial panels;
(d) deposition, fill and compaction (as Series 600 paragraphs 33, 45
and 52);
(e) filling bags with concrete and tucking in ends of bags;
(f) shaping bags and soaking;
(g) dowel bars (as Series 1700 paragraph 27);
(h) building in pipes;
(i) tying into existing work;
(j) construction of bagwork in more than one lift;
(k) in situ concrete (as Series 1700 paragraph 5);
(l) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(m) reinforcement (as Series 1700 paragraph 26);
(n) geotextiles (as Series 600 paragraph 60);
(o) water supply.
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Cleaning Existing Drainage Systems (05/01)

Units 81 (05/01) The units of measurement shall be:
(i) cleaning of piped drainage systems, drainage channels, linear
drainage channel systems, combined drainage and kerb
systems…………………….linear metre.
(ii) cleaning of bridge drainage system …………item.
(iii) cleaning of chambers, gullies ……………….number.
Measurement 82 (05/01) The measurement of cleaning piped drainage systems, drainage
channels, linear drainage channel systems and combined drainage and kerb
systems shall be the individual lengths measured along the centre lines between
any of the following:
(a) the internal faces of chambers;
(b) the external faces of headwalls;
(c) the intersections of the centre lines at pipe junctions;
(d) the centre of gully gratings (or where no grating is provided, the
centre of the gully);
(e) the position of terminations shown in the Contract.
The measurement of cleaning drainage channels, linear drainage channel
systems, combined drainage and kerb systems and bridge drainage systems shall
be deemed to include associated chambers, sumps and the like.

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Itemisation 83 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for cleaning existing drainage
systems in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Cleaning.

II 1 Piped drainage system.

2 Drainage channels.
3 Linear drainage channel system.
4 Combined drainage and kerb system.
5 Bridge drainage system.
6 Chambers.
7 Gullies.

III 1 Different stated sizes.

IV 1 Different stated locations.

Cleaning Existing Drainage 84 (11/03) The items for cleaning existing drainage systems shall in
Systems accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item Coverage (a) marking;
(b) lifting chamber covers, replacement and bedding;
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(c) rodding;
(d) jetting;
(e) water supply;
(f) mandrelling;
(g) de-watering of silt, sand and rubble prior to disposal;
(h) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(i) recording and reporting;
(j) greasing;
(k) covering of apertures;
(l) cleaning covers, gratings and frames, offlets and the like;
(m) filling with water;
(n) vacuum/air suction;
(o) locating obstructions and the like;
(p) contamination prevention measures;
(q) locating chambers and gullies.

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Series 600: Earthworks

Definitions #1 (05/02) The Earthworks Outline, unless expressly stated otherwise, is

defined as the finished earthworks levels and dimensions (prior to topsoiling)
required by the Contract for the construction, where specified, of:
(a) carriageway, hard shoulder, hard strip, footway, paved area, central
reserve, verge, side slope;
(b) sub-base;
(c) fill on sub-base material, base and capping;
(d) contiguous filter material, lightweight aggregate infill;
(e) surface water channels;
(f) landscape areas, environmental bunds.
In all cases of filter drains, except narrow filter drains, the Earthworks Outline
shall be the top of the filter material.
#2 Where capping or stabilisation to form capping is required by the
Contract in cutting or on embankment, the Earthworks Outline shall be as
defined in paragraph 1 of this Series i.e. as the top of capping.
3 Where an embankment is required by the Contract to be surcharged, the
Earthworks Outline shall be as defined in paragraph 1 of this Series and exclude
the surcharge.
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4 Where permanent storage or stockpiling of topsoil is required by the

Contract, the Earthworks Outline shall be as defined in paragraph 1 of this
Series and exclude stored topsoil.
5 Where the bottom of a structural foundation for an earth retaining
structure (other than for reinforced earth and an anchored earth structure) is
below Existing Ground Level, the Earthworks Outline shall be the permanently
exposed face of the structure below Existing Ground Level.
6 Where the bottom of the facing foundation for a reinforced earth
structure or an anchored earth structure is below Existing Ground Level, the
Earthworks Outline shall be the inside face of the facing above Existing Ground
Level to the underside of the capping unit, or where no capping unit is required,
to the finished earthworks level prior to topsoiling.
7 Where the ground has been subjected to treatment under the Contract in
respect of ground improvement, mine workings, swallow holes and the like, for
the purpose of this Series Existing Ground Level shall be the level obtained
upon completion of any such treatment of the areas affected.
8 Sub-soil Level is defined as the level of the ground after the removal of
topsoil required by the Contract.
9 Surcharge is defined as material placed on embankments for the purpose
of loading the embankment for the periods stated in the Contract.
Measurement General (05/01) 10 For the purposes of this Series it shall be assumed that one cubic metre of
material excavated forms one cubic metre of compacted fill. No allowance shall
be made in the measurement for bulking and shrinkage of any material.
11 Earthworks within Designated Outlines shall not be measured in this
Series.

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12 (05/01) For the purpose of this Series no account shall be taken of

excavated material arising from the Works measured in accordance with Series
100 to 500 and 700 to 3000 hereof.
13 (05/01) Where deposition and compaction of an embankment has been
carried out in accordance with the Contract and settlement occurs:
(a) subsequent to the Earthworks Outline having been reached, or in
the case of a surcharged embankment subsequent to the removal of
the surcharge; or
(b) from settlement of or penetration into the ground beneath the
embankment;
then the additional fill, deposition and compaction required shall be measured
immediately prior to the preparation of formation, provided that the first 75 mm
of settlement or penetration shall not be measured.
In the case of landscape areas, environmental bunds and other areas of fill
where settlement or penetration occurs, the additional fill, deposition and
compaction required shall not be measured.

Excavation
Units 14 The unit of excavation shall be:
(i) excavation ............. cubic metre.
Measurement 15 The measurement of excavation shall be, for:
(a) Topsoil Class 5A - the volume of the void formed by the
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excavation of material designated topsoil Class 5A.

(b) Cutting and other excavation:
(i) cutting and bulk excavation - the volume of the void formed
by the excavation of material from Existing Ground Level
down to the Earthworks Outline, together with the volume of
the void formed by the excavation of material below that
Outline; or
(ii) under embankments and other areas of fill - the volume of
the void formed by the excavation of material below
Existing Ground Level;
less in each case the volume of topsoil Class 5A in the void
included in the measurement under paragraph 15(a). The volume
of excavation of soft spots measured under paragraph 62 of this
Series shall not be included.
(c) Removal of surcharge - the volume of material remaining as
surcharge to be removed down to the datum stated in the Contract,
or if none is stated, to the Earthworks Outline.
(d) Structural foundations - the volume of the void to accommodate
the structural foundation calculated on the basis of the horizontal
area of the bottom of the foundation with the depth being measured
from the bottom of the foundation (including blinding concrete) to:
(i) where the bottom of the foundation is below Existing
Ground Level - the Existing Ground Level; provided that
where the Earthworks Outline is below Existing Ground
Level the depth shall be measured to the Earthworks
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(ii) where the bottom of the foundation is at or above Existing

Ground Level - the datum stated in the Contract, or where
none is stated to the Earthworks Outline;
less in each case the volume of topsoil Class 5A in the void
included in the measurement under paragraph 15(a). The volume of
excavation of soft spots measured under paragraph 62 of this
Series shall not be included.
The classification of stage depths for the excavation of structural
foundations shall be the maximum depth of excavation obtained in
accordance with this sub-paragraph.
(e) Foundations for corrugated steel buried structures and the like - the
volume of the void to accommodate the structure, bedding and
surround down to the outline stated in the Contract from:
(i) where the bottom of the bedding is below Existing Ground
Level - Existing Ground Level;
(ii) where the bottom of the bedding is at or above Existing
Ground Level - the datum stated in the Contract or where
none is stated - Earthworks Outline;
less in each case the volume of topsoil Class 5A in the void
included in the measurement under paragraph 15(a). The volume of
excavation of soft spots measured under paragraph 62 of this
Series shall not be included.
The classification of stage depths for the excavation of the
foundation shall be the maximum depth of excavation obtained in
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accordance with this sub-paragraph.

(f) New and enlarged watercourses, intercepting ditches - the volume
of the void formed from Existing Ground Level down to the
outline stated in the Contract less the volume of topsoil Class 5A in
the void included in the measurement under paragraph 15(a) of this
Series.
(g) Clearing abandoned watercourses - the volume of the void formed
from Existing Ground Level down to the outline stated in the
Contract.
(h) Gabion walling, mattresses and crib walling - as for structural
foundations sub-paragraph (d) of this paragraph.
(i) Caps to mine working, well, swallow hole and the like - the
volume of the voids formed to accommodate the caps.

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Itemisation 16 (11/04) Separate items shall be provided for excavation in accordance with
Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4, and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Excavation.

II 1 Acceptable material Class 5A.

2 Acceptable material excluding Class 5A.
3 Unacceptable material Class U1A.
4 Unacceptable material Class U1B.
5 Unacceptable material Class U2.

III 1 Cutting and other excavation.

2 Structural foundations.
3 Foundations for corrugated steel buried structures and the
like.
4 New watercourses.
5 Enlarged watercourses.
6 Intercepting ditches.
7 Clearing abandoned watercourses.
8 Removal of surcharge.
9 Gabion walling and mattresses.
10 Crib walling.
11 Caps to mine working, well, swallow hole and the like.

IV 1 0 metres to 3 metres in depth.

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2 0 metres to 6 metres in depth and so on in steps of 3 metres.

Note 1: Acceptable material Class 5A shall not be separately identified by any

Group III or IV feature.
Note 2: Group IV features shall be applied only to Features 2, 3, 9, 10 and 11 of
Group III.
Excavation of Acceptable 17 (11/04) The items for excavation of acceptable material Class 5A shall, in
Material Class 5A accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions, include
for:
Item coverage (a) selection and separation of materials;
(b) loading into transport;
(c) multiple handling of material;
(d) keeping earthworks free of water;
(e) haulage and deposition in temporary stockpiles including the
provision of sites for stockpiles;
(f) taking precautions to avoid damage to property, structures, drains,
services, instrumentation and the like;
(g) grading beds and trimming side slopes of watercourses and the
like;
(h) replacing acceptable material rendered unacceptable.

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Excavation of Acceptable 18 (05/01) The items for excavation of acceptable material excluding Class
Material Excluding Class 5A 5A shall, in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General
Directions, include for:
Item coverage (a) loosening or breaking up material before or in the process of
excavation;
(b) upholding the sides;
(c) working around and between piles;
(d) overbreak and making good;
(e) keeping earthworks free of water;
(f) selection and separation of materials;
(g) forming and trimming side slopes, benchings and berms;
(h) trimming the bottom and sides of foundations;
(i) grading beds and trimming sides of watercourses and the like;
(j) protection of subgrade;
(k) additional excavation the Contractor may require for working
space, timbering, formwork or other temporary works and its
subsequent backfilling with approved materials and compaction;
(l) (11/04) taking precautions to avoid damage to property, structures,
drains, services, instrumentation and the like;
(m) treatment of faces of cuttings which are not to receive topsoil;
(n) loading into transport;
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(o) multiple handling of material;

(p) disposal of surcharge material (as this Series paragraph 39) where
occasioned by the Contractor’s method of working;
(q) disposal of surcharge material rendered unacceptable (as this
Series paragraph 39);
(r) waiting for frozen material to thaw;
(s) haulage, deposition and compaction in temporary stockpiles
including provision of sites for stockpiles;
(t) replacing acceptable material rendered unacceptable;
(u) breaking down material necessary to comply with the requirements
of fill;
(v) complying with special requirements for Class 3 material and other
materials requiring special treatments.
Excavation of Unacceptable 19 (11/04) The items for excavation of unacceptable material Classes U1A,
Material Classes U1A, U1B U1B and U2 shall, in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities
and U2 (11/04) General Directions, include for:
Item coverage (a) excavation (as this Series paragraph 18);
(b) special measures for dealing with Classes U1B and U2 material.

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Excavation in Hard Material

Units 20 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) extra over excavation for excavation in Hard Material ........... cubic
metre.
Measurement 21 The measurement of extra over excavation for excavation in Hard
Material shall be the volume of Hard Material within the void measured under
paragraph 15 of this Series.
Itemisation 22 Separate items shall be provided for extra over excavation for excavation
in Hard Material in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the
following:

Group Feature

I 1 Extra over excavation for excavation in Hard Material.

II 1 Cutting and other excavation.

2 Structural foundations.
3 Foundations for corrugated steel buried structures and the
like.
4 New watercourses.
5 Enlarged watercourses.
6 Intercepting ditches.
7 Clearing abandoned watercourses.
8 Gabion walling and mattresses.
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9 Crib walling.
10 Caps to mine working, well, swallow hole and the like.

Extra Over Excavation for 23 The items for extra over excavation for excavation in Hard Material shall,
Excavation in Hard Material in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions,
include for:
Item coverage (a) preliminary site trials of blasting;
(b) blasting, splitting, breaking and the like;
(c) cutting through reinforcement;
(d) saw cutting and trimming;
(e) removal of existing paved areas by course or layer, cleaning
surfaces, milling or planing, stepping out and treatment to bottoms
of foundations.

(11/04) Processing of Unacceptable Material Classes U1A and U1B

Definition 24 The term ‘processing’ shall refer to treatment whereby material arising
from the Site is rendered acceptable for a particular use in the Works by
mechanical, chemical, hydraulic or other means.
Units 25 (11/04) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) processing of unacceptable material Class U1A, Class U1B .....
cubic metre.

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Measurement 26 (11/04) The processing of unacceptable material Classes U1A and U1B
shall be measured only when the Contract specifically requires particular
material to be obtained for use in the Works by processing. Other processing
carried out by the Contractor shall not be measured. The measurement of
processing of unacceptable material Classes U1A and U1B shall be the volume
of the void required to be filled with the processed material.
Itemisation 27 (11/04) Separate items shall be provided for processing of unacceptable
material Classes U1A and U1B in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and
4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Processing of unacceptable material Class U1A.

2 Processing of unacceptable material Class U1B.

II 1 Different locations.

III 1 Into different classes of acceptable material.

Processing of Unacceptable 28 (11/04) The items for processing of unacceptable material Classes U1A
Material Classes U1A and and U1B shall, in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General
U1B (11/04) Directions, include for:
Item coverage (a) selection and separation of materials;
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(b) (11/04) taking precautions to avoid damage to property, structures,

drains, services, instrumentation and the like;
(c) loading into transport;
(d) multiple handling of material;
(e) waiting for frozen material to thaw;
(f) replacing acceptable material rendered unacceptable;
(g) haulage, deposition and compaction in temporary stockpiles
including provision of sites for stockpiles;
(h) crushing, screening, mixing, grading, drying, wetting and sieving;
(i) mechanical, chemical, hydraulic and other methods;
(j) producing the required classification of material from Site-won
materials;
(k) obtaining permissions and approvals;
(l) special measures for dealing with Class U1B material.

Deposition of Fill
Units 29 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) deposition of fill .......... cubic metre.
Measurement 30 The measurement of deposition of fill shall be the volume of compacted
fill, calculated in accordance with paragraphs 47, 48 and 49 of this Series, less
the volume of imported fill calculated in accordance with paragraphs 41 and 42
of this Series.

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31 Deposition of Class 1C and 6B materials shall be separately measured

only where Class 1C or 6B material is specifically stated by the Contract to be
required to be placed in a particular location.
Itemisation #32 (05/02) Separate items shall be provided for deposition of fill in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Deposition.

II 1 Acceptable material.
2 Acceptable material Class 1C.
3 Acceptable material Class 6B.

III 1 Embankments and other areas of fill.

2 Strengthened embankments.
3 Reinforced earth structures.
4 Anchored earth structures.
5 Landscape areas.
6 Environmental bunds.
7 Fill to structures.
8 Fill above structural concrete foundations.
9 Fill on sub-base material, base and capping.
10 Fill on bridges (under footways, verges and central
reserves).
11 Upper bedding to corrugated steel buried structures and the
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like.
12 Lower bedding to corrugated steel buried structures and the
like.
13 Surround to corrugated steel buried structures and the like.
14 Fill above corrugated steel buried structures and the like.

Deposition of Fill 33 (11/04) The items for deposition of fill shall, in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions, include for:
Item coverage (a) protection of subgrade;
(b) multiple handling of material;
(c) keeping earthworks free of water;
(d) complying with requirements and constraints on the sequence,
timing and rate of deposition and filling, and equalisation of earth
pressures;
(e) complying with the special requirements for Class 3 and processed
materials and other materials requiring special treatments;
(f) complying with the particular requirements and constraints with
regard to soil stabilisation, reinforced earth structures,
strengthened embankments, anchored earth structures, corrugated
steel buried structures and the like;
(g) (11/04) taking precautions to avoid damage to property, structures,
drains, services, instrumentation and the like;
(h) haulage;
(i) waiting for frozen material to thaw;
(j) replacing acceptable material rendered unacceptable;

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(k) selection of material of stated Classes and layering or depositing in

locations stated in the Contract;
(l) depositing fill to slope away from vertical drainage layers and
measures to prevent surface water entering such layers;
(m) treatment of soil as the Contractor may require to facilitate the use
of particular plant;
(n) trimming and shaping to levels and contours;
(o) deposition of fill resulting from settlement and penetration of
landscape areas, environmental bunds and other areas of fill, and
from the first 75 mm of settlement and penetration of
embankments.

Disposal of Material
Units 34 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) disposal of material .......... cubic metre.
Measurement 35 The measurement of disposal of acceptable material shall be, for:
(a) acceptable material excluding Class 5A - the volume excavated
from within the Site measured in this Series less the volume of
compacted fill calculated in accordance with paragraphs 47, 48 and
49 of this Series, after deduction from the latter of the volume of
imported fill calculated in accordance with paragraphs 41 and 42
of this Series.
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(b) acceptable material Class 5A - the volume excavated from within

the Site measured in accordance with paragraph 15(a) of this Series
less the volume of topsoil to be permanently stored and the volume
of topsoil calculated from the areas and thicknesses to be topsoiled
in accordance with paragraph 78 of this Series.
36 (11/04) The measurement of disposal of unacceptable material Classes
U1A and U1B shall be the volume of unacceptable material Classes U1A and
U1B excavated from within the Site and measured under this Series less the
volume of processed unacceptable material Classes U1A and U1B calculated in
accordance with paragraph 26 of this Series.
37 The measurement of disposal of unacceptable material Class U2 shall be
the volume of unacceptable material Class U2 excavated from within the Site
and measured under this Series.
Itemisation 38 (11/04) Separate items shall be provided for disposal of material in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Disposal.

II 1 Acceptable material excluding Class 5A.

2 Acceptable material Class 5A.
3 Unacceptable material Class U1A.
4 Unacceptable material Class U1B.
5 Unacceptable material Class U2.

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Disposal of Material 39 (11/04) The items for disposal of material shall, in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions, include for:
Item coverage (a) haulage and deposition in tips off Site provided by the Contractor;
(b) multiple handling of material;
(c) special measures for dealing with Classes U1B and U2 material;
(d) allowing for deposition in lieu of disposal of acceptable fill
resulting from settlement and penetration of landscape areas,
environmental bunds and other areas of fill, and from the first 75
mm of settlement and penetration of embankments.

Imported Fill
Units 40 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) imported fill ........... cubic metre.
Measurement 41 The measurement of imported acceptable fill shall be the volume of
compacted fill, calculated in accordance with paragraphs 47, 48 and 49 of this
Series less the volumes of:
(a) acceptable material (including that measured in accordance with
this Series paragraph 26), excluding topsoil Class 5A and
acceptable material of a particular Class being both surplus to the
requirements of the Contract for that Class of material and which
does not meet the requirements for acceptability for use elsewhere
within the measured volume of compacted fill, excavated from
within the Site and measured in this Series;
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(b) other stated classes of imported acceptable fill excluding topsoil

Class 5B.
42 The measurement of other stated classes of imported acceptable fill, other
than topsoil Class 5B, shall be the volume of the void filled with the stated class
of imported acceptable fill to the outline stated in the Contract.
43 (05/01) The measurement of imported topsoil Class 5B shall be the volume
of topsoil calculated from the areas and thicknesses to be topsoiled less the
volume of topsoil Class 5A excavated from within the Site and measured in
accordance with paragraph 15(a) of this Series. Notwithstanding paragraph
45(j) and (k) of this Series, when an item for imported topsoil is measured,
corresponding items for placing shall be measured under paragraphs 77 to 81
inclusive of this Series for Topsoiling and Storage of Topsoil.

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Itemisation #44 (05/02) Separate items shall be provided for imported acceptable fill in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Imported acceptable material.

2 Other stated classes of imported acceptable fill.
3 Imported topsoil Class 5B

II 1 Embankments and other areas of fill.

2 Strengthened embankments.
3 Reinforced earth structures.
4 Anchored earth structures.
5 Landscape areas.
6 Environmental bunds.
7 Fill to structures.
8 Fill above structural concrete foundations.
9 Fill on sub-base material, base and capping.
10 Fill on bridges (under footways, verges, and central
reserves).
11 Upper bedding to corrugated steel buried structures and the
like.
12 Lower bedding to corrugated steel buried structures and the
like.
13 Surround to corrugated steel buried structures and the like.
14 Fill above corrugated steel buried structures and the like.
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Note: Group I Feature 3 imported topsoil Class 5B shall not be separately

identified by any Group II feature.
Imported Fill 45 (05/01) The items for imported fill shall in accordance with the Preambles
to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) protection of subgrade;
(b) multiple handling of material;
(c) keeping earthworks free of water;
(d) complying with requirements and constraints on the sequence,
timing and rate of deposition and filling, and equalisation of earth
pressures;
(e) complying with the special requirements for Class 3 material and
other materials requiring special treatments;
(f) complying with the particular requirements and constraints with
regard to soil stabilisation, reinforced earth structures,
strengthened embankments, anchored earth structures, corrugated
steel buried structures and the like;
(g) (11/04) taking precautions to avoid damage to property, structures,
drains, services, instrumentation and the like;
(h) fill provided by the Contractor from sources outside the Site;
(i) replacing acceptable material rendered unacceptable;
(j) selection of material of stated Classes and layering or depositing in
locations stated in the Contract;

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(k) depositing fill to slope away from vertical drainage layers and
measures to prevent surface water entering such layers;
(l) trimming and shaping to levels and contours;
(m) imported fill resulting from settlement and penetration of
landscape areas, environmental bunds and other areas of fill, and
from the first 75 mm of settlement and penetration of
embankments;
(n) reports.

Compaction of Fill
Units 46 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) compaction of fill ......... cubic metre.
Measurement 47 The measurement of compaction of fill in embankments and other areas
of fill, in strengthened embankments, in reinforced earth structures, in anchored
earth structures, in landscape areas and in environmental bunds shall be the
volume of the embankment or void filled from Existing Ground Level up to the
Earthworks Outline plus, where required by the Contract, the volume of:
(a) the void formed by the removal of topsoil Class 5A beneath the fill
in question, and included in the measurement under paragraph
15(a) of this Series;
(b) the void formed by excavation for the fill in question:
(i) below the Earthworks Outline included in the measurement
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under paragraph 15(b)(i) of this Series; and

(ii) below Existing Ground Level included in the measurement
under paragraph 15(b) (ii) of this Series;
(c) surcharge, being the void filled from the Earthworks Outline up to
the profile stated in the Contract to which the surcharge is required
to be constructed;
less in each case the volume of any compaction of fill to structures, and bedding
and surround to corrugated steel buried structures and the like included in the
volume so obtained and which is measured separately under paragraph 49 of
this Series.
48 The measurement of compaction of fill above structural concrete
foundations shall be the volume of the void measured in accordance with
paragraph 15(d) of this Series less the volume of the structural foundation and
structure within that void.
#49 (05/02) The measurement of compaction of:
(a) fill to structures;
(b) fill on sub-base material, base and capping;
(c) fill on bridges (under footways, verges and central reserves);
(d) bedding to corrugated steel buried structures and the like;
(e) surround to corrugated steel buried structures and the like;
in each case, shall be the volume of the voids filled to the outline stated in the
Contract less the volume of corrugated steel buried structures and the like
within that void.

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50 Compaction of Class 1C and 6B materials shall be separately measured

only where Class 1C or 6B material as such is specifically stated by the
Contract to be required to be placed in a particular location.
Itemisation #51 (05/02) Separate items shall be provided for compaction of fill in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Compaction.

II 1 Acceptable material.
2 Acceptable material Class 1C.
3 Acceptable material Class 6B.

III 1 Embankments and other areas of fill.

2 Strengthened embankments.
3 Reinforced earth structures.
4 Anchored earth structures.
5 Landscape areas.
6 Environmental bunds.
7 Fill to structures.
8 Fill above structural concrete foundations.
9 Fill on sub-base material, base and capping.
10 Fill on bridges (under footways, verges and central
reserves).
11 Upper bedding to corrugated steel buried structures and the
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like.
12 Lower bedding to corrugated steel buried structures and the
like.
13 Surround to corrugated steel buried structures and the like.
14 Fill above corrugated steel buried structures and the like.

Compaction of Fill 52 (11/04) The items for compaction of fill shall, in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions, include for:
Item coverage (a) protection of subgrade;
(b) multiple handling of material;
(c) keeping earthworks free of water;
(d) complying with requirements and constraints on the sequence,
timing and rate of deposition and filling, and equalisation of earth
pressures;
(e) complying with the requirements for Class 3 material and other
materials requiring special treatment;
(f) complying with the particular requirements and constraints with
regard to soil stabilisation, reinforced earth structures,
strengthened embankments, anchored earth structures, corrugated
steel buried structures and the like;
(g) (11/04) taking precautions to avoid damage to property, structures,
drains, services, instrumentation and the like;
(h) spreading and levelling;

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(i) trial areas, trials and demonstrations;

(j) making good after sampling and testing;
(k) forming and trimming side slopes, benchings and berms;
(l) treatment of side slopes and berms;
(m) compaction of fill resulting from settlement and penetration of
landscape areas, environmental bunds and other areas of fill, and
from the first 75 mm of settlement and penetration of
embankments;
(n) blinding;
(o) special measures for dealing with processed material.

Soil Stabilisation
Units 53 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) soil stabilisation ......... cubic metre.
Measurement 54 The measurement of soil stabilisation shall be the volume of the material
to be stabilised measured to the outlines stated in the Contract irrespective of
the number of layers or thicknesses, methods or sequences of operations
involved in stabilising the material to the depth required.
Note: Soil stabilisation means the process of stabilisation whether the material
is intact and undisturbed or deposited and compacted prior to stabilisation.
Excavation, fill, import, disposal, deposition and compaction required to expose
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or produce the layer to be stabilised, as appropriate, shall be included under the

measurement of earthworks elsewhere in this Series.
Excavation, deposition and compaction involved in the process of stabilisation
itself shall not be measured.
Itemisation 55 Separate items shall be provided for soil stabilisation in accordance with
Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Soil stabilisation.

II 1 Capping.

III 1 Cement.
2 Lime.

Soil Stabilisation with 56 The items for soil stabilisation shall, in accordance with the Preambles to
Cement, Soil Stabilisation Bill of Quantities General Directions, include for:
with Lime
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as this Series paragraphs 17 and
18);
(b) deposition (as this Series paragraph 33);
(c) compaction of fill (as this Series paragraph 52);
(d) pulverising, measuring and mixing;
(e) laps and joints;
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(f) curing, protection and sealing;

(g) shaping to cambers, falls and crowns;
(h) edge supports;
(i) additional fill, deposition, compaction or disposal resulting from
the process of stabilisation;
(j) additional fill and stabilisation resulting from the first 75 mm of
settlement and penetration of embankments.

Geotextiles
Units 57 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) geotextile ........... square metre.
Measurement 58 The measurement of geotextile shall be the developed area of the
geotextile measured to the limits stated in the Contract.
Itemisation 59 Separate items shall be provided for geotextile in accordance with
Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Geotextile.

II 1 Different types.
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III 1 Different grades.

Geotextile 60 The items for geotextile shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of
Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) cleaning, trimming, regulating and preparing surfaces;
(b) laps;
(c) measures to protect material;
(d) cutting, jointing, sealing and fixing;
(e) securing material in place;
(f) complying with the requirements of strengthened earthworks.

Soft Spots and Other Voids

Units 61 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) soft spots, other voids ......... cubic metre.
Measurement 62 The measurement of soft spots and other voids shall be the volume of the
voids directed to be excavated or filled. Soft spots and other voids shall be
measured separately from the main excavation or filling where the volume:
(a) below structural foundations, foundations for corrugated steel
buried structures or in side slopes of cuttings is less than 1 cubic
metre;
(b) elsewhere is less than 25 cubic metres.

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Itemisation 63 Separate items shall be provided for soft spots and other voids in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Excavation of soft spots and other voids.

2 Filling of soft spots and other voids.

II 1 Below cuttings or under embankments.

2 In side slopes.
3 Below structural foundations and foundations for corrugated
steel buried structures.

III 1 Different types of fill.

Excavation of Soft Spots and 64 The items for excavation of soft spots and other voids shall in accordance
Other Voids with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as this Series paragraphs 17 and
18);
(b) excavation of unacceptable material (as this Series paragraph 19);
(c) disposal of material (as this Series paragraph 39);
(d) trimming back cutting faces.
Filling of Soft Spots Spots and 65 (05/01)The items for filling of soft spots and other voids shall in
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Other Voids accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) deposition of fill (as this Series paragraph 33);
(b) compaction of fill (as this Series paragraph 52);
(c) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(d) treatment of cutting faces;
(e) in situ concrete (as Series 1700 paragraph 5).

Disused Sewers, Drains, Cables, Ducts, Pipelines and the Like

Occurring at Formation or Sub-formation Level; Disused
Basements, Cellars and the Like and Gullies
Definition 66 The term ‘services’ in paragraphs 67 to 72 inclusive shall be deemed to
include sewers, drains, cables, ducts, pipelines and the like, together with
associated chambers, fittings etc.
Units 67 The units of measurement shall be:
(i) removal of disused services ..... linear metre.
(ii) backfilling disused services ..... cubic metre.
(iii) backfilling disused basement, cellar and the like ..... cubic metre.
(iv) backfilling disused gullies ..... number.

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Measurement 68 The measurement of removal of disused services shall be applied only to

those existing services occurring at or below formation or sub-formation level
in cutting and/or which are specifically stated in the Contract to be removed.
The measurement shall be the distance along the centre line of the route of the
services and, unless stated otherwise in the Contract no deduction shall be made
for chambers and the like.
The measurement of backfilling disused services shall be applied only to those
existing services occurring at or below formation or sub-formation level in
cutting and/or which are specifically stated in the Contract to be backfilled. The
measurement shall be the volume of the void directed to be filled, and unless
stated otherwise in the Contract shall include chambers and the like.
The removal or backfilling of other disused services occurring elsewhere in the
Works shall not qualify for separate measurement under this paragraph.
69 The measurement of backfilling disused basements, cellars and the like
shall be the volume of the void directed to be filled.
The measurement of backfilling disused gullies shall be the complete operation.
Itemisation 70 Separate items shall be provided for removal, backfilling disused
services, backfilling disused basements, cellars and the like and gullies in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Removal.
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2 Backfilling.

II 1 Different types.

III 1 Different sizes.

IV 1 Disused service with one metre or less of cover to formation

level.
2 Disused service exceeding one metre and not exceeding two
metres of cover to formation level, and so on in steps of one
metre.
3 Disused basement, cellar and the like.
4 Disused gully.

V 1 Different materials.

Note: Group IV Features 3 and 4 shall not be applied to Group I Feature 1.

Removal of Disused Services 71 The items for removal of disused services shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as this Series paragraphs 17 and
18);
(b) excavation of unacceptable material (as this Series paragraph 19);
(c) breaking up beds, haunches and surrounds;
(d) disposal of material (as this Series paragraph 39);
(e) sealing ends of services;
(f) credit value of materials.

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Backfilling, Disused Services, 72 (05/01)The items for backfilling disused services, basements, cellars and
Basements, Cellars and the the like and gullies shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities
Like and Gullies General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) compaction (as this Series paragraph 52);
(b) perforation of existing slabs and cleaning;
(c) in situ concrete (as Series 1700 paragraph 5);
(d) reinforcement (as Series 1700 paragraph 26);
(e) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(f) sealing ends of services;
(g) grouting.

Supports Left in Excavation

Units 73 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) supports left in excavation ......... square metre.
Measurement 74 The measurement of supports left in excavation shall be the area of face
directed to be left with supports in position.
Itemisation 75 Separate items shall be provided for supports left in excavation in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:
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Group Feature

I 1 Supports.

II 1 Timber.
2 Steel.

III 1 Different types.

Supports Left in Excavation 76 The items for supports left in excavation shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) struts, walings and the like and working around them.

Topsoiling and Storage of Topsoil

Units 77 The units of measurement shall be:
(i) topsoiling.......... square metre.
(ii) permanent storage of topsoil ......... cubic metre.
Measurement 78 (05/01) The measurement of the topsoiling shall be the area of the surface
to be topsoiled and shall include topsoil Class 5A excavated from within the site
and imported topsoil Class 5B. The measurement of the permanent storage of
topsoil shall be the volume of topsoil Class 5A excavated from within the Site
and measured in accordance with paragraph 15(a) of this Series less the volume
of topsoil calculated from the areas and thicknesses to be topsoiled.

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Itemisation 79 Separate items shall be provided for topsoiling in accordance with

Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Topsoiling of different thicknesses.

2 Permanent storage of topsoil.

II 1 Surfaces sloping at 10o or less to the horizontal.

2 Surfaces sloping at more than 10o to the horizontal.

Note: Group I feature 2 shall not be identified by any Group II feature.

Topsoiling 80 (05/01) The items for topsoiling shall in accordance with the Preambles to
Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) the removal of debris;
(b) taking delivery of imported topsoil;
(c) excavation from stockpile;
(d) loading into transport;
(e) haulage, deposition, spreading, levelling and compaction;
(f) trimming and shaping to levels and contours;
(g) herbicide treatment.
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Permanent Storage of Topsoil 81 The items for permanent storage of topsoil shall in accordance with
the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) excavation from stockpile;
(b) loading into transport;
(c) hauling, deposition, spreading, levelling and compaction in
permanent storage area;
(d) trimming and shaping to levels and contours;
(e) multiple handling of material.

Completion of Formation and Sub-formation

Units 82 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) completion of formation, sub-formation .......... square metre.
Measurement #83 (05/01) The measurement of completion of formation shall be the area of
the surface immediately beneath the sub-base except that where capping is
required the measurement shall be the area of the surface of the capping
excluding sloping sides and edges.
The measurement of completion of sub-formation shall be the area of the
surface immediately beneath capping.
Completion of formation and sub-formation on Classes 1C and 6B materials
shall be measured separately only when the Contract states specifically that
those materials are to be provided at formation or sub-formation level.

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Itemisation 84 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for completion of formation and
sub-formation in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the
following:

Group Feature

I 1 Completion of sub-formation.
2 Completion of formation.

II 1 On material other than Class 1C, 6B or rock in cuttings.

2 On Class 1C material.
3 On Class 6B material.
4 On rock in cuttings.

Completion of Formation and 85 (05/01) The items for completion of formation and sub-formation shall in
Sub-formation accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) removal of protective layer, mud and slurry;
(b) compaction;
(c) cleaning, trimming, regulating, making good and rolling;
(d) cement bound materials;
(e) excavation, processing, compaction of naturally occurring Hard
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Material;
(f) measures to protect formation and sub-formation against
deterioration or degradation.

Lining of Watercourses
Units 86 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) lining of watercourses ......... square metre.
Measurement 87 (05/01) The measurement of lining of watercourses shall be the
permanently exposed face area of the work.
The measurement of bagwork shall be the flat undeveloped area of the work.
Itemisation 88 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for lining of watercourses in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Lining of new watercourse.

2 Lining of enlarged watercourse.
3 Lining of intercepting ditches.

II 1 To inverts.
2 To side slopes.

III 1 Different types.

IV 1 Different thicknesses.

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Lining of Watercourses 89 (05/01) The items for lining of watercourses shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) bedding and compaction;
(b) laying, setting, bedding, jointing, wedging, cutting and pointing;
(c) building in pipes;
(d) concrete (as Series 1700 paragraphs 5 and 10);
(e) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(f) reinforcement (as Series 1700 paragraph 26);
(g) bags, filling, staking and securing.

Clearing of Existing Ditches

Units 90 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) clearing of existing ditches .......... linear metre.
Measurement 91 (05/01) The measurement of clearing of existing ditches shall be the length
along the centre line of the ditch.
Itemisation 92 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for clearing of existing ditches in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature
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I 1 Clearing of existing ditches.

II 1 Different locations.

Clearing of Existing Ditches 93 (05/01) The items for clearing of existing ditches shall in accordance with
the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as this Series paragraphs 17 and
18);
(b) excavation of unacceptable material (as this Series paragraph19);
(c) disposal of material (as this Series paragraph39);
(d) clearing debris and vegetable growth;
(e) trimming side slopes and grading bottoms;
(f) maintaining existing outfalls.

Ground Improvement - Establishment of Plant

Units 94 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) establishment of ground improvement plant ....... item.
Measurement 95 (05/01) The establishment of ground improvement plant shall be measured
once only to each separate location for each method of ground improvement on
the Site. Any additional establishment of plant to suit the Contractor’s method
of working shall not be measured.

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Itemisation 96 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for establishment of ground

improvement plant in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the
following:

Group Feature

I 1 Establishment of dynamic compaction plant.

2 Establishment of vibrated stone columns plant.

II 1 Different locations.

Establishment of Ground 97 (05/01) The items for establishment of ground improvement plant shall in
Improvement Plant accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) bringing plant and equipment to the location of the ground
improvement;
(b) erecting and setting up plant and equipment including site
preparation, levelling, and access ramps;
(c) moving and setting up plant and equipment at each position
including site preparation, levelling and access ramps;
(d) dismantling and removing plant and equipment from the Site on
completion.
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Ground Improvement - Dynamic Compaction

Units 98 (05/01) The units of measurement shall be:
(i) dynamic compaction .......... linear metre.
(ii) dynamic compaction plant standing time ........ hour.
(iii) granular blanket .......... tonne.
Measurement 99 (05/01) The measurement of dynamic compaction shall be the sum of the
distances through which the pounder is required to fall. The distance for each
drop shall be the vertical measurement from the underside of the pounder
immediately prior to release, to the level of the ground beneath the pounder
immediately prior to the first drop at that point.
100 (05/01) The measurement of dynamic compaction plant standing time shall
be for the period or periods of standing time ordered by the Overseeing
Organisation. Periods of less than half an hour shall not be measured. Any other
standing time due to the Contractor’s method of working, necessitated by the
process of ground improvement provided for in the Contract or other than that
ordered by the Overseeing Organisation shall not be measured.
101 (05/01) The measurement of granular blanket shall be the tonnage of
material certified by the Overseeing Organisation, being only that material
included on delivery tickets which is incorporated within the Permanent Works
in the locations to the extent and thicknesses stated in the Contract or ordered
by the Overseeing Organisation.

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Itemisation 102 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for dynamic compaction, dynamic
compaction plant standing time, and granular blanket in accordance with
Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Dynamic compaction.
2 Dynamic compaction plant standing time.
3 Granular blanket.

II 1 Trial compaction.
2 Main compaction.

III 1 Different weight of pounder.

IV 1 Different materials.

Note: Group II and III features shall be applied only to Group I Feature 1.
Dynamic Compaction 103 (05/01) The items for dynamic compaction shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) preparation and levelling prior to placing the granular blanket;
(b) pounding;
(c) filling craters with adjacent material and compaction;
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(d) keeping earthworks free of water;

(e) compaction of surface after the final pass;
(f) complying with particular requirements and constraints;
(g) keeping records;
(h) extracting buried pounder.
Dynamic Compaction Plant 104 (05/01) The items for dynamic compaction plant standing time shall in
Standing Time accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) ancillary plant;
(b) equipment and operatives;
(c) periods of less than half an hour.
Granular Blanket 105 (05/01) The items for granular blanket shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
(a) deposition of fill (as this Series paragraph 33);
(b) compaction of fill (as this Series paragraph 52).

Ground Improvement - Vibrated Stone Columns

Units 106 (05/01) The units of measurement shall be:
(i) vibrated stone columns ........ linear metre.
(ii) vibrated stone column plant standing time ........ hour.

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Measurement 107 (05/01) The measurement of vibrated stone columns shall be the length
measured along the axis of the stone column from the maximum depth of the
vibrator tip to the specified finished level.
108 (05/01) The measurement of vibrated stone column plant standing time
shall be for the period or periods of standing time ordered by the Overseeing
Organisation. Periods of less than half an hour shall not be measured. Any other
standing time due to the Contractor’s method of working, necessitated by the
process of ground improvement provided for in the Contract or other than that
ordered by the Overseeing Organisation shall not be measured.
Itemisation 109 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for vibrated stone columns and
vibrated stone columns plant standing time in accordance with Chapter II
paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Vibrated stone columns.

2 Vibrated stone columns plant standing time.

II 1 Different minimum diameters.

III 1 Different methods of installation.

IV 1 Columns not exceeding 5 metres in length.

2 Columns exceeding 5 metres in length but not exceeding 10
metres and so on in steps of 5 metres.
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Note: Group II, III and IV features shall be applied only to Group I Feature 1.
Vibrated Stone Columns 110 (05/01) The items for vibrated stone columns shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) complying with design criteria;
(b) certificates;
(c) provision of data and drawings;
(d) resubmissions and modifications;
(e) amendments to the Works;
(f) air or water supply;
(g) effluent/slurry disposal;
(h) precautions to prevent ingress of surface water or foreign matter;
(i) preliminary treatment areas;
(j) trial areas;
(k) demonstrations;
(l) site control, observations, records and reports;
(m) additional stone required due to penetration into surrounding
ground.

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Vibrated Stone Columns 111 (05/01) The items for vibrated stone columns plant standing time shall in
Plant Standing Time accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) ancillary plant;
(b) equipment and operatives;
(c) periods of less than half an hour.

Gabion Walling and Mattresses

Units 112 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) gabion walling, mattresses ....... cubic metre.
Measurement 113 (05/01) The measurement of gabion walling and mattresses shall be the
volume contained within the outline of the gabions or mattresses as stated in the
Contract.
Itemisation 114 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for gabion walling and mattresses
in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Gabion walling.
2 Mattresses.

II 1 Different mesh materials.

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III 1 Different mesh size.

IV 1 Different types of fill.

V 1 Mattresses installed at 10o or less to the horizontal.

2 Mattresses installed at more than 10o to the horizontal.

VI 1 In environmental bunds.

Gabion Walling and 115 (05/01) The items for gabion walling and mattresses shall in accordance
Mattresses with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) assembling, tying, fixing, staking and tensioning;
(b) fill, compaction and finishes;
(c) mesh including cutting and folding to form special units and
shapes;
(d) bracing and wiring lids.

Crib Walling
Units 116 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) crib walling .......... square metre.
Measurement 117 (05/01) The measurement shall be the flat undeveloped area of crib
walling. No deduction shall be made for openings within the wall which are part
of the modular system, nor for other openings of one square metre or less.

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Itemisation 118 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for crib walling in accordance
with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Crib walling.

II 1 Different types.

III 1 Curved on plan.

IV 1 With a battered face.

V 1 Different finishes.

VI 1 Different infill.

Crib Walling 119 (05/01) The items for crib walling shall in accordance with the Preamble
to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) bedding and jointing;
(b) dowels and pins;
(c) granular infill and compaction;
(d) special units and forming ends and corners;
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(e) obtaining manufacturer’s certificate and supplying copy to the

Overseeing Organisation;
(f) building in pipes and forming small openings.

Filling and Caps to Mine Working, Well, Swallow Hole and the
Like
Units 120 (05/01) The units of measurement shall be:
(i) filling to mine working, well, swallow hole and the like ..........
tonne.
(ii) caps to mine working, well, swallow hole and the like ......... cubic
metre.
Measurement 121 (05/01) The measurement of filling to mine working, well, swallow hole
and the like shall be calculated from the tonnage of material certified by the
Overseeing Organisation, being only that material, included on delivery tickets,
which is incorporated in the Permanent Works in the locations and to the extent
and thickness required by the Contract. Material in excess of the requirements
of the Contract and material used for any other purpose shall not be included
within the certified tonnage.
122 (05/01) The measurement of caps to mine working, well, swallow hole and
the like shall be the volume of concrete forming the caps.

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Itemisation 123 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for filling and caps to mine
working, well, swallow hole and the like in accordance with Chapter II
paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Filling.
2 Caps.

II 1 Mine working.
2 Well.
3 Swallow hole and the like.

III 1 Different materials.

Filling and Caps to Mine 124 (05/01) The items for filling and caps to mine working, well, swallow hole
Working, Well, Swallow Hole and the like shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General
and the Like Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as this Series paragraphs 17 and
18);
(b) excavation of unacceptable material (as this Series paragraph 19);
(c) backfilling and compaction;
(d) concrete (as Series 1700 paragraphs 5 and 10);
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(e) formwork including permanent formwork (as Series 1700

paragraph 15);
(f) reinforcement (as Series 1700 paragraph 26);
(g) flushing;
(h) disposal of material (as this Series paragraph 39);
(i) investigation and monitoring;
(j) material not used as filling.

Ground Anchorages - Ground Anchorage Plant

Units 125 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) establishment of ground anchorage plant ......... item.
Measurement 126 (05/01) The establishment of ground anchorage plant shall be measured
once only to each separate location of ground anchorages on the Site. Any
additional establishment of ground anchorage plant to suit the Contractor’s
method of working shall not be measured.

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Itemisation 127 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for ground anchorage plant in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Establishment of ground anchorage plant.

II 1 Different locations.

Establishment of Ground 128 (05/01) The items for establishment of ground anchorage plant shall in
Anchorage Plant accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) bringing plant and equipment to the location of ground anchorages;
(b) erecting and setting up plant and equipment including site
preparation, levelling and access ramps;
(c) moving and setting up plant and equipment at each position
including site preparation, levelling and access ramps;
(d) dismantling and removing plant and equipment from Site on
completion.

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Units 129 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:

(i) ground anchorages .......... linear metre.
Measurement 130 (05/01) The measurement of ground anchorages shall be for the complete
anchorage assembly and shall be the length from the bottom of the fixed
anchorage to the bearing face.
Itemisation 131 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for ground anchorages in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Ground anchorages.

II 1 Different types.

III 1 Different capacities.

IV 1 Not exceeding 5 metres in length.

2 Exceeding 5 metres in length but not exceeding 10 metres in
length and so on in steps of 5 metres.

V 1 Trial anchorages.
2 Main anchorages.

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Ground Anchorages 132 (05/01) The items for ground anchorages shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) design;
(b) provision of data and drawings;
(c) certificates;
(d) resubmissions and modifications;
(e) amendments to the Works;
(f) boring, augering, lining, under-reaming, removing and disposing of
material;
(g) cables, wires or strands with couplers, binders and spacers;
(h) anchorages, bearing plates, reinforcing helices, grout inlets, vents
and the like;
(i) applying water under pressure and proving watertightness of
boreholes;
(j) flushing borehole, cleaning and preparation;
(k) protective system (as Series 1900 paragraph 4);
(l) grouting ground anchorages including fixed length and free
stressing length;
(m) applying prestress in one or more stages;
(n) checking the accuracy of load measuring equipment and adjusting;
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(o) taking observations and compiling a record of stressing and

grouting operations and supplying one copy to the Overseeing
Organisation;
(p) measures to prove anchorage suitability.

Ground Anchorages - Waterproofing Anchorage Boreholes

Units 133 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) waterproofing of boreholes ........... linear metre.
Measurement 134 (05/01) The measurement of waterproofing of boreholes shall be the total
length of waterproofing operation instructed by the Overseeing Organisation.
Itemisation 135 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for waterproofing of boreholes in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Waterproofing of boreholes.

II 1 Standard grouting.
2 Pressure grouting.

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Waterproofing of Boreholes 136 (05/01) The items for waterproofing of boreholes shall in accordance with
the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) pre-grouting;
(b) re-drilling and applying water under pressure and proving
watertightness of borehole.

Instrumentation and Monitoring - Boring Plant

Units 137 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) establishment of boring plant ............ item.
Measurement 138 (05/01) The establishment of boring plant shall be measured once only to
each separate location of boring on the Site. Any additional establishment of
boring plant to suit the Contractor’s method of working shall not be measured.
Itemisation 139 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for boring plant in accordance
with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Establishment of boring plant.

II 1 Different locations.
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Establishment of Boring Plant 140 (05/01) The items for establishment of boring plant shall in accordance
with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) bringing plant and equipment to the location of boring;
(b) erecting and setting up plant and equipment including site
preparation, levelling and access ramps;
(c) moving and setting up plant at each position including site
preparation, levelling, and access ramps;
(d) dismantling and removing plant and equipment from Site on
completion.

Instrumentation and Monitoring - Boring Holes

Units 141 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) boring holes ........... linear metre.
Measurement 142 (05/01) The measurement of boring holes shall be the linear distance along
the axis of the borehole between the instrument base and the level stated in the
Contract.

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Itemisation 143 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for boring holes in accordance
with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Boring holes.

II 1 Vertical.
2 Raking.

III 1 Depth not exceeding 10 metres.

2 Depth exceeding 10 metres but not exceeding 20 metres and
so on in steps of 10 metres.

Boring Holes 144 (05/01) The items for boring holes shall in accordance with the Preambles
to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) boring holes in any material, including changing bits and tools;
(b) disposal of material (as this Series paragraph 39);
(c) taking measures to deal with the presence of water in the
boreholes;
(d) drilling fluid;
(e) standing time including ancillary plant, equipment and operatives.
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Instrumentation and Monitoring - Instrumentation

Units 145 (05/01) The units of measurement shall be:
(i) installation of instruments .......... number.
(ii) installation of tubing, cabling and the like ........ linear metre.
(iii) grouting ........... linear metre.
Measurement 146 (05/01) The measurement of installation of instruments shall be the
complete installation.
The measurement of tubing and the like shall be the length measured from the
instrument to the underside of the screw cap, plug or the like, along the centre
line of the trench or borehole.
The measurement of cabling and the like shall be the length measured from the
instrument to the base of the instrument hut or cabinet along the centre line of
the trench or borehole.
The measurement of grouting shall be the distance from the top of the seal to
either the bottom of the trench or to the underside of the screw cap plug or the
like whichever is the lower.

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Itemisation 147 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for instrumentation in accordance
with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Installation.

II 1 Different types of instruments.

2 Different types of tubing or cabling.
3 Different types of grouting.

III 1 Length or depth not exceeding 10 metres.

2 Length or depth exceeding 10 metres but not exceeding 50
metres, and so on in steps of 50 metres.

Installation of Instruments 148 (05/01) The items for installation of instruments shall in accordance with
the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) recording water levels;
(b) cleaning and keeping hole free of deleterious materials;
(c) connections and joints;
(d) keeping items clean during installation;
(e) sand filters including allowing time for settlement;
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(f) removing contaminated water;

(g) recording data and supplying one copy to the Overseeing
Organisation;
(h) proving correct functioning;
(i) bedding and surround.
Installation of Tubing and 149 (05/01) The items for installation of tubing and cabling shall in accordance
Cabling with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) standpipes;
(b) cutting and jointing tubing including fittings and screw caps;
(c) connections and joints;
(d) excavation in any material (as this Series paragraphs 17, 18, 19 and
23);
(e) bedding and surround to cable or tube;
(f) backfilling and compaction;
(g) marking tape or cable covers;
(h) extra length of cable for connection to monitoring equipment;
(i) twisting and snaking;
(j) incremental installation;
(k) ducts (as Series 500 paragraph 16).

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Grouting 150 (05/01) The items for grouting shall in accordance with the Preambles to
Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) mixing and placing;
(b) in situ concrete (as Series 1700 paragraph 5);
(c) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(d) backfilling and compaction;
(e) disposal of material (as this Series paragraph 39);
(f) covers, frames, seatings and bedding;
(g) locks and keys.

Instrumentation and Monitoring - Instrument Hut or Cabinet

Units 151 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) erection, servicing, dismantling of instrument hut or cabinet ...........
item.
Itemisation 152 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for instrument hut or cabinet in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Erection.
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2 Servicing.
3 Dismantling.

II 1 Instrument hut for the Overseeing Organisation.

2 Instrument cabinet for the Overseeing Organisation.

III 1 Until completion of the works.

2 After completion of the works.

Erection of Instrument Hut 153 (05/01) The items for erection of instrument hut shall in accordance with
the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) preparation of site;
(b) foundations, bases and hardstandings;
(c) heating, power, water and lighting services;
(d) security fence and lockable gates;
(e) furnishings and fittings;
(f) locks and keys.
Servicing Instrument Hut 154 (05/01) The items for servicing instrument hut shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) depreciation and maintenance of building, services and fences;
(b) depreciation and maintenance of furnishings, fittings and supplies.

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Dismantling Instrument Hut 155 (05/01) The items for dismantling instrument hut shall in accordance with
the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) receiving back from the Overseeing Organisation and removing
furnishings and fittings;
(b) disconnecting, removing and sealing off disused services;
(c) demolishing and removing including hardstandings, fences and
gates;
(d) disposal of material (as this Series paragraph 39);
(e) reinstatement of the site.
Erection of Instrument 156 (05/01) The items for erection of instrument cabinet shall in accordance
Cabinet with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) preparation of site;
(b) foundations and bases;
(c) power and water services;
(d) locks and keys.
Servicing of Instrument 157 (05/01) The items for servicing of instrument cabinet shall in accordance
Cabinet with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) depreciation and maintenance of cabinet and services;
(b) depreciation and maintenance of fittings and supplies;
(c) servicing.
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Dismantling of Instrument 158 (05/01) The items for dismantling of instrument cabinet shall in
Cabinet accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) disconnecting, removing, and sealing off disused services;
(b) removing instrument cabinet off Site;
(c) breaking up and removal of foundations, and bases, and disposal of
surplus material;
(d) disposal of material (as this Series paragraph 39);
(e) reinstatement of the site.

Instrumentation and Monitoring - Monitoring Equipment

Units 159 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) monitoring equipment ........... item.
Itemisation 160 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for monitoring equipment in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Monitoring equipment.

II 1 Different types.

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Monitoring Equipment 161 (05/01) The items for monitoring equipment shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) installing, commissioning, calibrating and maintaining monitoring
equipment in instrument hut or cabinet;
(b) installing, commissioning, calibrating and maintaining monitoring
equipment in vehicles for the Overseeing Organisation;
(c) copies of reports and results and supplying to the Overseeing
Organisation;
(d) instructing the Overseeing Organisation’s staff in the operation and
maintenance of the instrumentation;
(e) attendance during measurement carried out by the Overseeing
Organisation;
(f) removing on completion.

Ground Water Lowering

Units 162 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) ground water lowering ........... item.
Measurement 163 (05/01) The measurement of ground water lowering shall be the complete
installation. Ground water lowering shall be separately measured only where
ground water lowering is specifically required in the Contract.
Itemisation 164 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for ground water lowering in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:
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Group Feature

I 1 Ground water lowering.

II 1 Different locations.

Ground Water Lowering 165 (05/01) The items for ground water lowering shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) preparing, amending and submitting proposals to the Overseeing
Organisation;
(b) installation, operation, maintenance and removal of plant;
(c) making arrangements with owners and occupiers of land
temporarily acquired, and cost arising therefrom;
(d) diversion of rivers and the like;
(e) soakaways, lagoons and the like;
(f) measures to safeguard water supplies including liaising with water
companies.

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Trial Pits
Units 166 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) trial pits ........... cubic metre.
Measurement 167 (05/01) The measurement of trial pits shall be the volume of the void,
calculated on the basis of the horizontal area of the bottom of the excavation
with the depth being measured from the bottom of the excavation to the level at
which excavation is directed to be commenced.
Itemisation 168 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for trial pits in accordance with
Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Trial pits.

II 1 0 metres to 3 metres in depth.

2 0 metres to 6 metres in depth, and so on in steps of 3 metres.

Trial Pits 169 (05/01) The items for trial pits shall in accordance with the Preambles to
Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as this Series paragraphs 17 and
18);
(b) excavation of unacceptable material (as this Series paragraph 19);
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(c) excavation in Hard Material (as this Series paragraph 23);

(d) locating, working around and supporting pipes, cables, services,
apparatus and the like;
(e) attendance on the Overseeing Organisation and others for
inspection and investigation purposes;
(f) disposal of material (as this Series paragraph 39);
(g) backfilling and compaction;
(h) reinstatement of surfaces.

Breaking Up and Perforation of Redundant Pavements

Units 170 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) breaking up of redundant pavements, perforation of redundant
pavements ..... square metre.
Measurement 171 (05/01) The measurement of breaking up and perforation of redundant
pavements shall be the areas stated in the Contract to be broken up or perforated
and left in place. The depth of the pavement shall be the depth from the existing
surface of the pavement to the underside of bituminous or cementitious
material.

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Itemisation 172 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for breaking up and perforation of
redundant pavements in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the
following:

Group Feature

I 1 Breaking up of redundant pavements.

2 Perforation of redundant pavements.

II 1 Different types of pavement.

III 1 Depth not exceeding 100 mm.

2 Depth exceeding 100 mm but not exceeding 200 mm, and so
on in steps of 100 mm.

Breaking up and Perforation 173 (05/01) The items for breaking up and perforation of redundant pavements
of Redundant Pavements shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions
include for:
Item coverage (a) excavation in Hard Material (as this Series paragraph 23);
(b) taking precautions to avoid damage to property, structures, drains,
sewers, services, instrumentation and the like.

Perforation of Redundant Slabs, Basements and the Like

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Units 174 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:

(i) perforation of redundant slabs, basements and the like ..... square
metre.
Measurement 175 (05/01) The measurement of perforation of redundant slabs, basements and
the like shall be the areas stated in the Contract to be perforated and left in
place.
Itemisation 176 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for perforation of redundant
slabs, basements and the like in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4
and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Perforation of redundant slabs, basements and the like.

II 1 Different types of slabs, basements and the like.

III 1 Thickness not exceeding 100 mm.

2 Thickness exceeding 100 mm but not exceeding 200 mm,
and so on in steps of 100 mm.

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Perforation of Redundant 177 (05/01) The items for perforation of redundant slabs, basements and the
Slabs, Basements and the like shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General
Like Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) excavation in Hard Material (as this Series paragraph 23);
(b) taking precautions to avoid damage to property, structures, drains,
sewers, services, instrumentation and the like.
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NATIONAL ALTERATIONS OF THE OVERSEEING

ORGANISATION OF NORTHERN IRELAND

Definitions 1NI (05/02) The Earthworks Outline, unless expressly stated otherwise, is
defined as the finished earthworks levels and dimensions (prior to topsoiling)
required by the Contract for the construction, where specified, of:
(a) carriageway, hard shoulder, hard strip, footway, paved area, central
reserve, verge, side slope;
(b) sub-base;
(c) fill on sub-base material, base and capping or filter layer;
(d) contiguous filter material, lightweight aggregate infill;
(e) surface water channels;
(f) landscape areas, environmental bunds.
In all cases of filter drains, except narrow filter drains, the Earthworks Outline
shall be the top of the filter material.
2NI Where capping or stabilisation to form capping or a filter layer is required
by the Contract in cutting or on embankment, the Earthworks Outline shall be as
defined in paragraph 1 of this Series i.e. as the top of capping or filter layer.

Deposition of Fill
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Itemisation 32NI (05/02) Separate items shall be provided for deposition of fill in accordance
with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Deposition.

II 1 Acceptable material.
2 Acceptable material Class 1C.
3 Acceptable material Class 6B.

III 1 Embankments and other areas of fill.

2 Strengthened embankments.
3 Reinforced earth structures.
4 Anchored earth structures.
5 Landscape areas.
6 Environmental bunds.
7 Fill to structures.
8 Fill above structural concrete foundations.
9 Fill on sub-base material, base and capping or filter layer.
10 Fill on bridges (under footways, verges and central reserves).
11 Upper bedding to corrugated steel buried structures and the
like.
12 Lower bedding to corrugated steel buried structures and the
like.
13 Surround to corrugated steel buried structures and the like.
14 Fill above corrugated steel buried structures and the like.

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Imported Fill
Itemisation 44NI (05/02) Separate items shall be provided for imported acceptable fill in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Imported acceptable material.

2 Other stated classes of imported acceptable fill.
3 Imported topsoil Class 5B

II 1 Embankments and other areas of fill.

2 Strengthened embankments.
3 Reinforced earth structures.
4 Anchored earth structures.
5 Landscape areas.
6 Environmental bunds.
7 Fill to structures.
8 Fill above structural concrete foundations.
9 Fill on sub-base material, base and capping or filter layer.
10 Fill on bridges (under footways, verges, and central
reserves).
11 Upper bedding to corrugated steel buried structures and the
like.
12 Lower bedding to corrugated steel buried structures and the
like.
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13 Surround to corrugated steel buried structures and the like.

14 Fill above corrugated steel buried structures and the like.

Note: Group I Feature 3 Imported topsoil Class 5B shall not be separately

identified by any Group II feature.

Compaction of Fill
49NI (05/02) The measurement of compaction of:
(a) fill to structures;
(b) fill on sub-base material, base and capping or filter layer;
(c) fill on bridges (under footways, verges and central reserves);
(d) bedding to corrugated steel buried structures and the like;
(e) surround to corrugated steel buried structures and the like;
in each case, shall be the volume of the voids filled to the outline stated in the
Contract less the volume of corrugated steel buried structures and the like
within that void.

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Itemisation 51NI (05/02) Separate items shall be provided for compaction of fill in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Compaction.

II 1 Acceptable material.
2 Acceptable material Class 1C.
3 Acceptable material Class 6B.

III 1 Embankments and other areas of fill.

2 Strengthened embankments.
3 Reinforced earth structures.
4 Anchored earth structures.
5 Landscape areas.
6 Environmental bunds.
7 Fill to structures.
8 Fill above structural concrete foundations.
9 Fill on sub-base material, base and capping or filter layer.
10 Fill on bridges (under footways, verges and central
reserves).
11 Upper bedding to corrugated steel buried structures and the
like.
12 Lower bedding to corrugated steel buried structures and the
like.
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13 Surround to corrugated steel buried structures and the like.

14 Fill above corrugated steel buried structures and the like.

Completion of Formation and Sub-Formation

Measurement 83NI (05/01) The measurement of completion of formation shall be the area of
the surface immediately beneath the sub-base except that where capping or
filter layer is required the measurement shall be the area of the surface of the
capping or filter layer excluding sloping sides and edges.
The measurement of completion of sub-formation shall be the area of the
surface immediately beneath capping or filter layer.
Completion of formation and sub-formation on Classes 1C and 6B materials
shall be measured separately only when the Contract states specifically that
those materials are to be provided at formation or sub-formation level.

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Series 700: Pavements

Sub-base
Units 1 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) sub-base .......... cubic metre.
Measurement 2 The measurement of sub-base shall be the volume of sub-base measured
to the outlines stated in the Contract.
3 No deduction shall be made for openings of 1 square metre or less.
Itemisation 4 Separate items shall be provided for sub-base in accordance with
Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Each group or type of sub-base.

II 1 In carriageway, hardshoulder and hardstrip.

2 In emergency crossing.
3 In lay-by and bus bay.

Sub-base 5 (05/01) The items for sub-base shall in accordance with the Preambles to
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Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:

Item coverage (a) trial areas and trials;
(b) making good after sampling and testing;
(c) protection of material in transit and while awaiting tipping;
(d) grading, measuring, mixing and depositing materials;
(e) spreading and compaction;
(f) cleaning, preparing and working on or up to existing surfaces and
features;
(g) curing and protection;
(h) edge support;
(i) maintenance of surface;
(j) induced cracking;
(k) taking measures to protect the subgrade and sub-base from
deterioration due to the ingress of water and the use of
constructional plant;
(l) taking measures to improve the sub-base to protect the sub-base
and subgrade from damage due to the Contractor’s method of
construction and choice of constructional plant;
(m) shaping to cambers, falls and crowns;
(n) provision of soundness test certificate.

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Pavement
Units 6 (05/02) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) base, lower base, upper base, binder course, surface course,
concrete slab ......... square metre.
Measurement 7 (05/02) The measurement of base, lower base, upper base, binder course,
surface course and concrete slab shall be calculated using the width of the top
surface of the course or slab.
Note: The width of the “top surface” of the course or slab shall be the width
required by the Contract and shall exclude sloping sides or edges.
No deductions shall be made for openings of 1 square metre or less.
Itemisation 8 (05/02) Separate items shall be provided for base, lower base, upper base,
binder course, surface course and concrete slab in accordance with Chapter II
paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Pavement.

II 1 Base.
2 Lower base.
3 Upper base.
4 Binder course.
5 Surface course.
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6 Concrete slab.

III 1 Each group or type.

IV 1 Different thicknesses.

V 1 Reinforced.

VI 1 In carriageway, hardshoulder and hardstrip.

2 In emergency crossing.
3 In lay-by and bus bay.

VII 1 In overlay.

Base, Lower Base, Upper 9 (05/02) The items for base, lower base, upper base, binder course, surface
Base, Binder Course, Surface course and concrete slab shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of
Course and Concrete Slab Quantities General Directions include for:
(05/02)

Item coverage (a) trial areas and trials;

(b) making good after sampling and testing;
(c) protection of material in transit and while awaiting tipping;
(d) designing and verifying mixes;
(e) grading, measuring, reclaiming, mixing and depositing materials;
(f) air entrainment;
(g) spreading and compaction;

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(h) cutting back, saw cutting, cleaning, preparing and working on or

up to existing surfaces and features;
(i) edge support;
(j) reinforcement (as Series 1700 paragraph 26);
(k) waterproof and separation membranes;
(l) chippings;
(m) surface texturing;
(n) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(o) making joints;
(p) forming or sawing grooves, cleaning, grit blasting, priming,
caulking, temporary and permanent sealing of joints;
(q) longitudinal, expansion, contraction, warping and construction
joint assemblies, including joint filler and crack inducers, tie and
dowel bars, dowel bar cradles, caps and sheaths and inspection of
dowel bars and corrosion protection to tie bars and coating to
transverse reinforcement;
(r) shaping to cambers, falls and crowns;
(s) forming sockets, recesses, openings, and bays;
(t) curing and protection;
(u) protection and masking and unmasking of kerbs, drainage
channels, chamber covers, gully gratings, expansion joints, and the
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like;
(v) maintenance of surface;
(w) taking measures to protect and maintain the pavement from
deterioration by the use of constructional plant and the ingress of
water and other materials;
(x) anchorages including excavation and disposal, steel beams, ground
beams and thickening of slab;
(y) measures required for aftercare and opening the road to traffic;
(z) protective system to steel beams (as Series 1900 paragraph 4);
(aa) slurry sealing, surface dressing, bituminous spray, resin based
treatment and tack coat forming integral parts of the pavement;
(bb) admixtures and additives;
(cc) retarders, brushing and other measures necessary to provide
exposed aggregate textured surface including disposal of surplus
mortar arising;
(dd) saw cutting and sealing bituminous overlays;
(ee) bond-breaker tape.

Regulating Course
Units 10 The units of measurement shall be:
(i) bituminous regulating course .......... tonne or cubic metre.
(ii) cement bound regulating course ......... cubic metre.

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Measurement 11 The measurement of bituminous regulating course by tonne shall be

calculated from the tonnage of material certified by the Overseeing
Organisation multiplied by the factor for the particular aggregate used.
The tonnage certified by the Overseeing Organisation shall be only that material
included on delivery tickets which is incorporated in the Permanent Works in
the locations and to the extent and thickness required by the Contract. Material
in excess of the requirements of the Contract and material used for any other
purpose shall not be included within the certified tonnage.
The measurement of bituminous regulating course by cubic metres shall be the
volume of material measured to the outlines required by the Contract.
12 The measurement of cement bound regulating course shall be the volume
of material measured to the outlines required by the Contract.
Itemisation 13 (05/02) Separate items shall be provided for bituminous regulating courses
and cement bound regulating courses in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs
3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Each group or type of bituminous regulating course.

2 Each group or type of cement bound regulating course.

II 1 Lower base.
2 Upper base.
3 Base.
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4 Binder course.
5 Surface course.

Note: Each item description which includes Group I Feature 1 shall relate to the
tabulated list of the different constituent aggregate types and their factors
included in the Bill of Quantities.
Bituminous and Cement 14 (05/02) The items for bituminous and cement bound regulating course
Bound Regulating Course shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions
include for:
Item coverage (a) base, lower base, upper base, binder course, surface course and
concrete slab (as this Series paragraph 9);
(b) weighing, tickets and copies;
(c) material not laid as regulating course.

Surface Treatment
Units 15 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) surface treatment .......... square metre.
Measurement 16 The measurement of surface treatment shall be calculated using the width
of the top surface to be treated as described in paragraph 7.
17 Surface treatment shall only be measured separately when the Contract
requires a separate or additional surface treatment to be applied to the
pavement. Surface treatment forming an integral part of any specified group or
type of pavement shall not be separately measured.

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No deductions shall be made for openings of 1 square metre or less.

Itemisation 18 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for surface treatment, in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Slurry sealing.
2 Surface dressing.
3 Bituminous spray.
4 Resin based surface treatment.

II 1 Different types.

III 1 Different colours.

IV 1 Different rates of spread.

Surface Treatment 19 The items for surface treatment shall in accordance with the Preambles to
Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) trial areas and trials;
(b) spreading and rolling deposited materials;
(c) tack coat (as this Series paragraph 24);
(d) in the case of resin based surface treatment certification of
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spraying equipment and supplying copy of certificate at monthly

intervals to the Overseeing Organisation;
(e) measures required for aftercare and opening road to traffic.

Tack Coat
Units 20 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) tack coat ......... square metre.
Measurement 21 (05/02) For the purposes of measurement any reference to tack coat shall
be deemed to include bond coats.
22 Tack coat shall only be measured separately when the Contract requires a
separate or additional tack coat to be applied to an existing surface prior to the
construction of the following course or treatment. Tack coat forming an integral
part of any specified group or type of pavement or surface treatment shall not be
separately measured.
Itemisation 23 Separate items shall be provided for tack coat in accordance with Chapter
II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Tack coat.

II 1 Different materials.

III 1 Different rates of spread.

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Tack Coat 24 The items for tack coat shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of
Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) trial areas and trials;
(b) making good after sampling and testing;
(c) designing and verifying mixes;
(d) grading, measuring, mixing and depositing materials;
(e) making joints;
(f) cleaning surfaces;
(g) protection and masking and unmasking of kerbs, drainage
channels, chamber covers, gully gratings, expansion joints, road
studs, road markings and the like and obtaining clean markings;
(h) cutting back, preparing and working on or up to adjacent faces,
surfaces and features;
(i) admixtures and additives.

Cold Milling (Planing)

Units 25 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) milling ......... square metre.
Measurement 26 The measurement of milling shall be calculated using the width stated in
the Contract. No deductions shall be made for openings of 1 square metre or
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less.
Milling carried out as part of a repave recycle process shall not be separately
measured.
Itemisation 27 Separate items shall be provided for milling in accordance with Chapter
II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Milling.

II 1 Different thicknesses or depths.

Milling 28 (05/01)The items for milling shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill
of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) re-shaping and rolling;
(b) shaping to cambers, falls and crowns;
(c) multiple handling of material;
(d) loading into transport;
(e) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(f) working around drainage channels, chamber covers, gully gratings,
expansion joints and the like;
(g) ramps;

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(h) removing road studs not required for re-use;

(i) surface preparation and cleaning;
(j) cutting out and removal of material by other means;
(k) water supply and damping down;
(l) electronic detection sweep, referencing and reports.

Insitu Recycling - The Remix and Repave Processes

Units 29 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) repave recycle process .......... square metre.
(ii) remix recycle process .......... square metre.
(iii) remix/repave recycle process ..... square metre.
Measurement 30 The measurement of insitu recycle processes shall be calculated using the
width stated in the Contract. No deductions shall be made for openings of 1
square metre or less.
Itemisation 31 Separate items shall be provided for insitu recycle processes in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Repave recycle process.

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2 Remix recycle process.

3 Remix/Repave recycle process.

II 1 Different thicknesses or depths.

Insitu Recycling - The Remix 32 (05/02)The items for insitu recycle processes shall in accordance with the
and Repave Processes Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) milling (as this Series paragraph 28);
(b) heating and scarifying;
(c) base, lower base, upper base, binder course, surface course and
concrete slab (as this Series paragraph 9);
(d) make up to low areas and reprofiling;
(e) removal of surface dressing;
(f) removal of road markings;
(g) reports.

Reinstatement of Paved Areas

Units 33 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) reinstatement of paved area ......... square metre.
Measurement 34 (05/01) The measurement of reinstatement of paved area shall be
calculated using the width of the top surface to be reinstated excluding sides
and edges.

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No deduction shall be made for openings of 1 square metre or less.

The top surface for the following features shall be the widths or areas described
below:
(a) for drains, sewers, piped culverts, service ducts and filter drains -
the width shall be the internal diameter of the pipe plus 600 mm;
(b) for kerbs, channels, edgings, combined drainage and kerb blocks,
linear drainage channel systems and the like - the width of the
foundations;
(c) for chambers, gullies, traffic signs, traffic signals, road lighting
columns and the like - the horizontal area of the base slab or where
no base slab is required the area of the bottom of the excavation.
Itemisation 35 Separate items shall be provided for reinstatement of paved area in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Each type of paved area reinstatement.

II 1 Different thicknesses or depths.

Reinstatement of Paved Area 36 (05/02) The items for reinstatement of paved area shall in accordance with
the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
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Item coverage (a) determination of the extent of the reinstatement and agreement
with the Overseeing Organisation;
(b) sub-base (as this Series paragraph 5);
(c) base, lower base, upper base, binder course, surface course and
concrete slab (as this Series paragraph 9);
(d) bituminous and cement bound regulating course (as this Series
paragraph 14);
(e) surface treatment (as this Series paragraph 19);
(f) kerbs, channels, edgings, combined drainage and kerb blocks and
linear drainage channel systems (as Series 1100 paragraph 4);
(g) footways and paved areas (as Series 1100 paragraph 21);
(h) scarifying;
(i) milling (as this Series paragraph 28);
(j) drilling holes;
(k) tack coat (as this Series paragraph 24);
(l) bringing to correct levels and surface regularity following
settlement.

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Thin Bonded Repairs and Joint Repairs to Existing Concrete

Carriageway (05/01)
Units 37 (05/01) The units of measurement shall be:
(i) thin bonded repairs .......... square metre.
(ii) joint repairs ................ linear metre.
(iii) saw-cutting grooves …….. linear metre.
(iv) sealing grooves ……… linear metre.
Measurement 38 The measurement of thin bonded repairs shall be calculated using the
plan area of the top surface of each repair patch excluding areas of joint sealant.
39 Thin bonded repairs and joint repairs shall only be measured separately
when areas and lengths to be repaired are stated in the Contract.
40 (05/01) The measurement of saw-cutting grooves shall be the summation
of the lengths of saw-cutting grooves stated in the Contract.
41 (05/01) The measurement of sealing grooves shall be the summation of the
lengths of the sealed grooves stated in the Contract.
Itemisation 42 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for thin bonded repairs and joint
repairs in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Thin bonded repairs.

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2 Joint repairs.
3 Saw-cutting grooves.
4 Sealing grooves.

II 1 Each type.

III 1 Individual areas not exceeding 1 square metre on plan.

2 Individual areas exceeding 1 square metre but not exceeding
2 square metres on plan and so on in steps of 1 square
metre.
3 In individual lengths not exceeding 1 linear metre.
4 In individual lengths exceeding 1 linear metre but not
exceeding 2 linear metres and so on in steps of 1 linear
metre.

IV 1 Depth of cut not exceeding 50mm.

2 Depth of cut exceeding 50mm but not exceeding 75mm and
so on in steps of 25 mm.

V 1 Different thicknesses or depths.

Thin Bonded Repairs and 43 (05/02) The items for thin bonded repairs and joint repairs shall in
Joint Repairs accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) determination of the area or length of the repair and agreement
with the Overseeing Organisation;
(b) base, lower base, upper base, binder course, surface course and
concrete slab (as this Series paragraph 9);
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(c) removal of any existing joint sealant and caulking material;

(d) removal of unsound concrete and cutting back reinforcement
within the repair area;
(e) treatment of repair area and surrounds;
(f) supply and application of clean water;
(g) removal of excess water;
(h) finishing repair material flush with the level of the surrounding
concrete slab and brushing and applying surface texture to match
existing;
(i) reinstatement of sub-base;
(j) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39).
Saw-cutting Grooves and 44 (05/01) The items for saw-cutting grooves and sealing grooves shall in
Sealing Grooves (05/01) accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) preparing;
(b) cleaning;
(c) drying;
(d) bond-breaker tape;
(e) recording details;
(f) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39).
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Full Depth Repairs and Bay Replacement Repairs to Existing

Concrete Carriageway (05/01)
Units 45 (05/01) The units of measurement shall be:
(i) full depth repairs, bay replacement repairs ………. square metre.
(ii) reinstatement of sub-base ……… cubic metre.
Measurement 46 (05/01) The measurement of full depth repairs and bay replacement repairs
shall be the summation of the individual areas to be repaired as stated in the
Contract.
Itemisation 47 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for full depth repairs and bay
replacement repairs to existing concrete carriageway in accordance with
Chapter II Paragraph 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Full depth repairs.

2 Bay replacement repairs.
3 Reinstatement of sub-base.

II 1 In unreinforced slabs.
2 In reinforced slabs.

III 1 Different thicknesses of slabs.

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Full Depth Repairs and Bay 48 (05/02) The items for full depth repairs and bay replacement repairs to
Replacement Repairs to existing concrete carriageway shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bills of
Existing Concrete Quantities General Directions include for:
Carriageway (05/01)
Item coverage (a) saw cutting and drilling to full depth;
(b) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 18);
(c) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 19);
(d) excavation in hard material (as Series 600 paragraph 23);
(e) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(f) completion of formation (as Series 600 paragraph 85);
(g) dowel bars and tie bars including drilling and supports, cleaning,
plugging with resin mortar and de-bonding and compressive discs;
(h) sub-base (as this Series paragraph 5);
(i) separation layer;
(j) joint filler board;
(k) joint groove forming strip;
(l) concrete slab (as this Series paragraph 9).

Saw Cutting, Cracking and Seating Existing Jointed Reinforced

Concrete Pavements (05/01)
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Units 49 (05/01) The units of measurement shall be:

(i) removal of existing bituminous overlay ………… square metre.
(ii) main trial ………… item.
(iii) re-assessment trial ………… number.
(iv) saw cutting existing pavement ………… square metre.
(v) cracking existing pavement ………… square metre.
(vi) seating existing pavement ………… square metre.
Measurement 50 (05/01) The main trial shall be measured once only for the main trial area
stated in the Contract.
51 (05/01) The re-assessment trial shall be measured once only for each time
that the defined circumstances in the Contract require that such a trial be carried
out as stated in the Contract.
52 (05/01) The measurement of cracking and seating shall be the areas stated
in the Contract to be cracked and seated. No deductions shall be made for
openings of 1 square metre or less.

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Itemisation 53 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for saw-cutting, cracking and
seating existing jointed reinforced concrete pavements in accordance with
Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Removal of existing bituminous overlay.

2 Main trial.
3 Re-assessment trial.
4 Saw-cutting existing pavement.
5 Cracking existing pavement.
6 Seating existing pavement.

II 1 Saw-cuts exceeding 50mm but not exceeding 70mm in

depth.
2 Saw-cuts exceeding 70mm but not exceeding 90mm in
depth.
3 Saw-cuts exceeding 90mm but not exceeding 110mm in
depth, and so on in steps of 20mm.

III 1 Thickness not exceeding 50mm.

2 Thickness exceeding 50mm but not exceeding 100mm.
3 Thickness exceeding100mm but not exceeding 150mm, and
so on in steps of 50mm.
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Note 1: Group II Features shall be applied only to Feature 4 of Group I.

Note 2: Group III Features shall be applied only to Features 5 and 6 of Group I.
Removal of Existing 54 (05/01) The items for removal of existing bituminous overlay shall in
Bituminous Overlay (05/01) accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 Paragraph 18);
(b) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 19);
(c) excavation in hard material (as Series 600 paragraph 23);
(d) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(e) milling (as Series 700 paragraph 28).
Main Trial (05/01) 55 (05/01) The items for main trial shall in accordance with the Preambles to
Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) saw-cutting (as this Series paragraph 57);
(b) cracking and seating existing pavements (as this Series paragraphs
58 and 59);
(c) checking cracking;
(d) checking saw cuts.
Re-assessment Trial (05/01) 56 (05/01) The items for re-assessment trial shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) main trial (as this Series paragraph 55);
(b) lost time, standing time and disruption caused by re-assessment
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Saw-cutting (05/01) 57 (05/01) The items for saw-cutting shall in accordance with the Preambles
to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) locating existing joints;
(b) water supply;
(c) monitoring and adjusting plant and equipment;
(d) removal of loose material and debris;
(e) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(f) taking measurements and calculations;
(g) observations and examinations;
(h) coring, reinstatement and compaction;
(i) marking reference chainages and grid;
(j) giving of notices, keeping records, completing and supplying
reports and certificates;
(k) lighting for core inspection.
Cracking (05/01) 58 (05/01) The items for cracking shall in accordance with the Preambles to
Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) supply and application of clean water;
(b) monitoring and adjusting plant and equipment;
(c) removal of loose material and debris;
(d) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
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(e) taking measurements and calculations;

(f) observations and examinations;
(g) cleaning;
(h) coring, reinstatement and compaction;
(i) marking reference chainages and grid;
(j) giving of notices, keeping records, completing and supplying
reports and certificates;
(k) providing and maintaining side restraint;
(l) lighting for core inspection.
Seating (05/01) 59 (05/01) The items for seating shall in accordance with the Preambles to
Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) monitoring and adjusting plant and equipment;
(b) removal of loose material and debris;
(c) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(d) taking measurements and calculations;
(e) observations and examinations;
(f) rolling;
(g) measures to rectify unstable seating;
(h) giving of notices, keeping records, completing and supplying
reports and certificates;
(i) providing and maintaining side restraint;

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Cracking and Seating Existing Jointed Unreinforced Concrete

Pavements and CBM Bases (05/02)
Units 60 (05/01) The units of measurement shall be:
(i) removal of existing bituminous overlay …… square metre.
(ii) main trial …………item.
(iii) re-assessment trial………… number.
(iv) cracking ………...square metre.
(v) seating ………...square metre.
Measurement 61 (05/01) The main trial shall be measured once only for the stated area.
62 (05/01) The re-assessment trial shall be measured once only for each time
that the defined circumstances in the Contract require that such a trial be carried
out as stated in the Contract.
63 (05/01) The measurement of cracking and seating shall be the areas stated
in the Contract to be cracked and seated. No deductions shall be made for
openings of 1 square metre or less.
Itemisation 64 (05/02) Separate items shall be provided for cracking and seating existing
jointed unreinforced concrete pavements and CBM bases in accordance with
Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature
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I 1 Removal of existing bituminous overlay.

2 Main trial.
3 Re-assessment trial.
4 Cracking.
5 Seating.

II 1 Jointed unreinforced concrete pavements.

2 CBM bases.

III 1 Thickness not exceeding 50mm.

2 Thickness exceeding 50mm but not exceeding 100mm.
3 Thickness exceeding100mm but not exceeding 150mm, and
so on in steps of 50mm.

IV 1 Transverse cracks exceeding 1.00m but not exceeding 2.00m

centres.
2 Transverse cracks exceeding 2.00m but not exceeding 3.00m
centres.
3 Transverse cracks exceeding 3.00m but not exceeding 4.00m
centres.
4 Transverse cracks exceeding 4.00m but not exceeding 6.00m
centres, and so on in steps of 2.00m.

Note 1: Group III Features shall be applied only to Features 4 and 5 of Group I.
Note 2: Group IV Features shall be applied only to Feature 4 of Group I.

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Removal of Existing 65 (05/01) The items for removal of existing bituminous overlay shall in
Bituminous Overlay (05/01) accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 18);
(b) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 19);
(c) excavation in hard material (as Series 600 paragraph 23);
(d) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(e) milling (as this Series paragraph 28).
Main Trial (05/01) 66 (05/01) The items for main trial shall in accordance with the Preambles to
Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) main trial (as this Series paragraph 55).
Re-assessment Trial (05/01) 67 (05/01) The items for re-assessment trial shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) re-assessment trial (as this Series paragraph 56).
Cracking (05/01) 68 (05/01) The items for cracking shall in accordance with the Preambles to
Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) cracking (as this Series paragraph 58).
Seating 05/01) 69 (05/01) The items for seating shall in accordance with the Preambles to
Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) seating (as this Series paragraph 59).
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Overbanding and Inlaid Crack Sealing Repair Systems (05/01)

Units 70 (05/01) The units of measurement shall be:
(i) simple overbanding repair system ….. linear metre.
(ii) fill and overbanding repair system …. linear metre.
(iii) inlaid sealing repair system …. linear metre.
Measurement 71 (05/01) The measurement of simple overbanding repair system, fill and
overbanding repair system and inlaid sealing repair system shall be the
summation of the lengths stated in the Contract and shall be for the complete
system.

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Itemisation 72 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for simple overbanding repair
system, fill and overbanding repair system and inlaid sealing repair system in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Simple overbanding repair system.

2 Fill and overbanding repair system.
3 Inlaid sealing repair system.

II 1 Different stated materials.

III 1 Crack exceeding 5mm but not exceeding 10mm wide.

2 Crack exceeding 10mm but not exceeding 15mm wide.
3 Crack exceeding 15mm but not exceeding 20mm wide.

IV 1 Stated width of crack.

Note: Group III Features shall be applied only to Group I Feature 2.

Note: Group IV Feature shall be applied only to Group 1 Feature 3.

Overbanding and Inlaid 73 (05/01) The items for overbanding and inlaid crack sealing repair systems
Crack Sealing Repair shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions
Systems (05/01) include for:
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Item coverage (a) cleaning;

(b) drying;
(c) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(d) priming;
(e) bond-breaker tape;
(f) recording details.

Maintenance of Arrester Beds (05/01)

Units 74 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) maintenance of arrester bed ……. item.
Itemisation 75 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for maintenance of arrester beds
in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Maintenance of arrester bed.

II 1 Stated location.

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Maintenance of Arrester 76 (05/01) The items for maintenance of arrester beds shall in accordance
Beds (05/01) with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item Coverage (a) clearance of debris, litter and weed growth from granular material;
(b) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(c) sweeping;
(d) re-placing material on bed;
(e) raking and levelling.

Repairs and Patching (05/01)

Units 77 (05/01) The units of measurement shall be:
(i) repairs to potholes, repairs to depressions ………..kilogramme.
(ii) patching ……. square metre.
Measurement 78 (05/01) The measurement of repairs to potholes and repairs to depressions
shall be the mass of specified material placed in the voids.
79 (05/01) The measurement of patching shall be the area of the top surface
of the patch.
Itemisation 80 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for repairs and patching in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:
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I 1 Repairs to potholes.
2 Repairs to depressions.
3 Patching.

II 1 Different thicknesses.

III 1 Stated repair materials or system.

IV 1 In areas not exceeding 5 square metres.

2 In areas exceeding 5 square metres but not exceeding
10 square metres.
3 In areas exceeding 10 square metres but not exceeding
15 square metres and so on in steps of 5 square metres.

Note: Groups II & IV features shall be applied only to Group I feature 3.

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Repairs and Patching 81 (05/01) The items for repairs and patching shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 18);
(b) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 19);
(c) excavation of hard material (as Series 600 paragraph 23);
(d) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(e) milling (as this Series paragraph 28);
(f) removing loose material and water;
(g) tack coat (as this Series paragraph 24);
(h) compaction and shaping;
(i) forming joints and sealing.
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Series 1100: Kerbs, Footways and Paved Areas

Kerbs, Channels, Edgings, Combined Drainage and Kerb Blocks

and Linear Drainage Channel Systems (05/01)
Units 1 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) kerbs, channels, edgings, combined drainage and kerb blocks and
linear drainage channel systems .......... linear metre.
Measurement 2 (05/01) The measurement of kerbs, channels, edgings, combined drainage
and kerb blocks and linear drainage channel systems shall be the lengths
required by the Contract. No deduction shall be made for gaps of 1 linear metre
or less.
Itemisation 3 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for kerbs, channels, edgings,
combined drainage and kerb blocks and linear drainage channel systems in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Kerbs.
2 Channels.
3 Edgings.
4 Combined drainage and kerb blocks.
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5 Linear drainage channel systems.

II 1 Permitted alternative materials and designs.

2 Different materials and designs.
3 Group reference.

III 1 Straight or curved exceeding 12 metres radius.

2 Curved not exceeding 12 metres radius.

Kerbs, Channels, Edgings, 4 (5/01) The items for kerbs, channels, edgings, and combined drainage and
Combined Drainage and Kerb kerb blocks and linear drainage channel systems shall in accordance with
Blocks and Linear Drainage the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Channel Systems (05/01)
Item coverage (a) trial mixes;
(b) making good after sampling and testing;
(c) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17 and
18);
(d) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 19);
(e) excavation in Hard Material (as Series 600 paragraph 23);
(f) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(g) concrete (as Series 1700 paragraphs 5 and 10);
(h) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(i) reinforcement (as Series 1700 paragraph 26);
(j) mixing materials and extruding kerbs;

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(k) bedding, bonding, jointing, including movement joints, filling and

sealing of joints;
(l) keying of surfaces and tack coats;
(m) surface finishing, curing and protecting;
(n) gratings, frames, bedding and seatings;
(o) tie bars;
(p) drainage holes or pipes through concrete;
(q) quadrants, dropper kerbs and other special kerb units;
(r) edge support;
(s) preservation of timber;
(t) cutting;
(u) drainage layer;
(v) additional pavement material below channels;
(w) backfilling and compaction;
(x) special units and fittings;
(y) connections to chambers;
(z) in the case of combined drainage and kerb blocks and linear drainage
channel systems - design, certificates, provision of data and
drawings, resubmissions, modifications and amendments to the
Works.
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(aa) in the case of combined drainage and kerb blocks and linear
drainage channel systems - internal checking and cleaning;
(bb) (11/04) in the case of combined drainage and kerb blocks and linear
drainage channel systems - surveys and recordings;
(cc) (11/04) reinstatement of surfaces.

Additional Concrete for Kerbs, Channels, Edgings, Combined

Drainage and Kerb Blocks and Linear Drainage
Channel Systems (05/01)
Units 5 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) additional concrete for kerbs, channels, edgings, combined
drainage and kerb blocks and linear drainage channel systems
........... cubic metre.
Measurement 6 (05/01) The measurement of additional concrete for kerbs, channels,
edgings, combined drainage and kerb blocks and linear drainage channel
systems shall be the volume required by the Contract in excess of the standard
requirements of the Contract for each type of kerb, channel, edging, combined
drainage and kerb block or linear drainage channel system.

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Itemisation 7 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for additional concrete for kerbs,
channels, edgings, combined drainage and kerb blocks and linear drainage
channel systems in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the
following:

Group Feature

I 1 Additional concrete of different mixes, classes or grades.

II 1 To kerbs.
2 To channels.
3 To edgings.
4 To combined drainage and kerb blocks.
5 To linear drainage channel systems.

Additional Concrete for 8 (05/01) The items for additional concrete for kerbs, channels, edgings,
Kerbs, Channels, Edgings, combined drainage and kerb blocks and linear drainage channel systems
Combined Drainage and Kerb shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General
Blocks and Linear Drainage Directions include for:
Channel Systems (05/01)
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17 and
18);
(b) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 19);
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(c) excavation in Hard Material (as Series 600 paragraph 23);

(d) in situ concrete (as Series 1700 paragraph 5);
(e) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(f) reinforcement (as Series 1700 paragraph 26);
(g) forming, filling and sealing joints;
(h) surface finishing, curing and protecting;
(i) movement joints;
(j) drainage holes or pipes through concrete;
(k) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39).

Remove from Store and Relay Kerbs, Channels, Edgings,

Combined Drainage and Kerb Blocks and Linear Drainage
Channel Systems (05/01)
Units 9 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) remove from store and relay kerbs, channels, edgings, combined
drainage and kerb blocks and linear drainage channel systems
.......... linear metre.
Measurement 10 (05/01) The measurement for remove from store and relay kerbs, channels,
edgings, combined drainage and kerb blocks and linear drainage channel
systems shall be the length required by the Contract. No deduction shall be
made for gaps of 1 linear metre or less.

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Itemisation 11 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for remove from store and relay
kerbs, channels, edgings, combined drainage and kerb blocks and linear
drainage channel systems in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and
the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Remove from store and relay kerbs.

2 Remove from store and relay channels.
3 Remove from store and relay edgings.
4 Remove from store and relay combined drainage and kerb
blocks.
5 Remove from store and relay linear drainage channel
systems.

II 1 Different materials and designs.

III 1 Straight or curved exceeding 12 metres radius.

2 Curved not exceeding 12 metres radius.

Remove from Store and Relay 12 (05/01) The items for remove from store and relay kerbs, channels,
Kerbs, Channels, Edgings, edgings, combined drainage and kerb blocks and linear drainage channel
Combined Drainage Kerb systems shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities
Blocks and Linear Drainage General Directions include for:
Channel Systems (05/01)
Item coverage (a) loading, transporting from store, unloading and positioning for
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relaying;
(b) replacing items damaged during the foregoing operations;
(c) modification and new materials;
(d) kerbs, channels, edgings, combined drainage and kerb blocks and
linear drainage channel systems (as this Series paragraph 4).

Footways and Paved Areas

Units 13 The units of measurement shall be:
(i) footways and paved areas ......... square metre.
(ii) bituminous regulating course ......... tonne.
(iii) cement bound regulating course ......... cubic metre.
Measurement 14 The measurement of footways and paved areas shall be calculated using
the width of the top surface stated in the Contract.
15 (05/02) In the case of flexible construction where a Group reference is
given for the whole construction, the total thickness of the combined sub-base,
binder course, surface course and/or surface dressing shall be stated.
16 In all other cases of flexible construction the thickness of each course
shall be stated in the item description except that where a surface dressing is an
integral part of any course then the combined thickness of the course and
surface dressing shall be stated.
17 (05/01) In the cases of in situ and precast concrete, stone, slab and block
paving the thickness of the sub-base, bedding and paving shall be separately
stated in the item description.

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18 The measurement of bituminous regulating course shall be the tonnage

certified by the Overseeing Organisation, being only that material included on
delivery tickets which is incorporated in the Permanent Works in the locations
and to the extent and thickness required by the Contract.
The measurement of cement bound regulating course shall be the volume of
material measured to the outlines stated in the Contract.
19 No deduction shall be made for openings of 1 square metre or less.
Itemisation 20 Separate items shall be provided for footways and paved areas in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Footways.
2 Paved areas.

II 1 Different types of construction.

III 1 Different thicknesses.

IV 1 Different sizes, groups or types.

V 1 Surfaces sloping at 10o or less to the horizontal.

2 Surfaces sloping at more than 10o to the horizontal.

VI 1 Regulating course of different groups or types.

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Footways and Paved 21 (05/02) The items for footways and paved areas shall in accordance with
Areas the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) sub-base (as Series 700 paragraph 5);
(b) edge support;
(c) concrete (as Series 1700 paragraphs 5 and 10);
(d) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(e) void formers (as Series 1700 paragraph 16);
(f) reinforcement (as Series 1700 paragraph 26);
(g) joint filler and sealant (as Series 2300 paragraphs 9 and 10);
(h) trial mixes;
(i) laying to levels and falls;
(j) bedding, jointing and pointing;
(k) straight, circular and radial cutting and fitting;
(l) rough and fair cutting and fitting;
(m) base, lower base, upper base, binder course, surface course and
concrete slab (as Series 700 paragraph 9);
(n) compacting;
(o) membrane;
(p) topsoiling (as Series 600 paragraph 80);
(q) grass seeding (as Series 3000 paragraph 9).

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Bituminous and Cement 22 The items for bituminous and cement bound regulating course shall
Bound Regulating in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions
Course include for:
Item coverage (a) bituminous and cement bound regulating course (as Series 700
paragraph 14).

Remove from Store and Relay Paving Flags, Slabs and

Blocks (05/01)
Units 23 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) remove from store and relay paving flags, slabs and blocks ...........
square metre.
Measurement 24 (05/01) The measurement of remove from store and relay paving flags,
slabs and blocks shall be the area of the top surface of the work stated in the
Contract.
No deduction shall be made for openings of 1 square metre or less.
Itemisation 25 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for remove from store and relay
paving flags, slabs and blocks in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4
and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Remove from store and relay paving in footways.

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2 Remove from store and relay paving in paved areas.

II 1 Different types of construction.

III 1 Different thicknesses.

IV 1 Different sizes groups or types.

V 1 Surfaces sloping at 10o or less to the horizontal.

2 Surfaces sloping at more than 10° to the horizontal.

Remove from Store 26 (5/01) The items for remove from store and relay paving flags, slabs and
and Relay Paving Flags, blocks shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General
Slabs and Blocks (05/01) Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) loading, transporting from store unloading and positioning for
relaying;
(b) replacing items damaged during the foregoing operations;
(c) modification and new materials;
(d) footways and paved areas (as this Series paragraph 21).

Steps
27 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) flights of steps ........ number.
Measurement 28 The measurement of steps shall be the complete flight including landings.

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Itemisation 29 Separate items shall be provided for steps in accordance with Chapter II
paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Flight of steps.

II 1 Different locations.

Steps 30 (05/01) The items for steps shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill
of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17 and
18);
(b) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 19);
(c) excavation in Hard Material (as Series 600 paragraph 23);
(d) backfilling, compaction and reinstatement;
(e) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(f) completion of formation (as Series 600 paragraph 85)
(g) brickwork, blockwork and stonework (as Series 2400 paragraphs 4
and 8);
(h) kerbs, channels, edgings, combined drainage and kerb blocks and
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linear drainage channel systems (as this Series paragraph 4);

(i) footways and paved areas (as this Series paragraph 21);
(j) surface finishing and non-slip treatment;
(k) tread nosings;
(l) pedestrian guardrails and handrails (as Series 400 paragraph 46);
(m) fencing (as Series 300 paragraph 4);
(n) concrete foundation to timber posts (as Series 300 paragraph 5);
(o) gates and stiles (as Series 300 paragraph 6);
(p) reinstatement of surfaces.

Remove from Store and Re-erect Street Furniture (05/05)

Units 31 (05/05) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) remove from store and re-erect street furniture ……… number.
Itemisation 32 (05/05) Separate items shall be provided for remove from store and
re-erect street furniture in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and
the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Remove from store and re-erect street furniture.

II 1 Different types.

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Remove from Store and 33 (05/05) The items for remove from store and re-erect street furniture shall
Re-erect Street, Furniture in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions
(05/05) include for:
Item coverage (a) loading, transporting from store unloading and positioning for
relaying or re-erecting;
(b) replacing items damaged during the foregoing operations;
(c) modification and new materials;
(d) footways and paved areas (as this Series paragraph 21);
(e) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17 and
18);
(f) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 19);
(g) excavation in Hard Material (as Series 600 paragraph 23);
(h) backfilling, compaction and reinstatement;
(i) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(j) painting existing painted items.
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Series 1200: Traffic Signs and Road Markings

Traffic Signs
Units 1 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) traffic signs ........... number.
Measurement 2 (05/01) The measurement of traffic signs shall be the complete installation
except for earth electrodes which shall be measured separately under
Series 1400 (paragraphs 24 to 27).
Itemisation 3 Separate items shall be provided for traffic signs in accordance with
Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Permanent traffic signs.

2 Prescribed temporary traffic signs.

II 1 Particular sign reference.

III 1 Retroreflective.
2 Non-retroreflective.
3 Enhanced retroreflective.
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IV 1 Lit Sign Units.

2 Non Lit Sign Units.

V 1 Different types.

VI 1 Different sizes.

VII 1 Different posts or supports.

Permanent Traffic Signs 4 (05/01) The items for permanent traffic signs shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17 and
18);
(b) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 19);
(c) excavation in hard material (as Series 600 paragraph 23);
(d) backfilling and compaction;
(e) in situ concrete (as Series 1700 paragraph 5);
(f) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(g) reinforcement (as Series 1700 paragraph 26);
(h) ducts in bases;
(i) reinstatement of surfaces;
(j) covering and removal of covering of signs;
(k) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
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(l) doors, locks and keys;

(m) location lettering and marking;
(n) drilling or forming holes and pockets in structures, lighting
columns or foundations and casting in bolts, sockets, base plates
and anchorage assemblies;
(o) bedding and grouting;
(p) protective system (as Series 1900 paragraph 4);
(q) rivets, bolts, nuts and the like;
(r) electrical equipment, wiring, and connections, excluding supply
and control cabling;
(s) conduit including screwed and threaded connections, bends, tees,
and the like and draw wires;
(t) threading cable through ducts, sleeves, conduit and the like;
(u) backboard, fixings, protective caps, sealing, grommets, spacers,
mounting plates and strips;
(v) complying with wiring regulations, earthing (other than earth
electrodes), and inspection;
(w) protective treatment;
(x) notices and recording;
(y) preparation and supply of record drawings;
(z) light spill screens;
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(aa) fixing to structures and foundations including attachment systems.

Prescribed Temporary 5 (05/01) The items for prescribed temporary traffic signs shall in
Traffic Signs accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) permanent traffic signs (as this Series paragraph 4);
(b) take up or down and set aside for reuse or remove to store off Site
(as Series 200 paragraph 11);
(c) maintaining and servicing equipment.

Remove from Store and Re-erect Traffic Signs

Units 6 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) remove from store and re-erect traffic signs ....... number.

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Itemisation 7 Separate items shall be provided for remove from store and re-erect
traffic signs in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the
following:

Group Feature

I 1 Remove from store and re-erect traffic signs.

II 1 Retroreflective.
2 Non-retroreflective.
3 Enhanced retroreflective.

III 1 Lit Sign Units.

2 Non Lit Sign Units.

IV 1 Different types.

V 1 Different sizes.

VI 1 Different posts or supports.

Remove from Store and 8 The items for remove from store and re-erect traffic signs shall in
Re-erect Traffic Signs accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) loading, transporting from store, unloading and positioning for re-
erection;
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(b) replacing items damaged during the foregoing operations;

(c) modification and new materials;
(d) painting existing painted items;
(e) permanent traffic signs (as this Series paragraph 4).

Road Markings
Units 9 The units of measurement shall be:
(i) marking and removal of solid areas ........ square metre.
(ii) marking and removal of lines ......... linear metre.
(iii) marking and removal of triangles, circles with enclosing arrows,
arrows, kerb markings, symbols, letters and numerals ........
number. (The diagram number from the Traffic Signs Regulations
and General Directions to be stated.)
Measurement 10 The removal of road markings shall only be measured where specifically
required by the Contract.
The marking and removal of solid areas shall only be measured for the solid
infilling between converging lines, the enclosing lines themselves shall be
measured as lines.
Road markings which form part of a traffic signal installation or a controlled or
uncontrolled crossing shall not be separately measured.
Road markings which require enhanced reflectorised marking materials for
‘wet-night’ conditions stated in Appendix 12/3 shall be identified and measured
separately.

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11 Road markings other than those measured under sub-paragraphs 9(i) and
(iii) above shall be measured as lines and shall be grouped together according to
width.
In the case of intermittent lines the measurement shall be of the marks only but
the length of the mark and gap shall be stated. Double lines shall be measured
as two single lines.
Diagonal lines between double lines and short transverse lines at the ends of
any longitudinal lines shall be measured with the lines of which they form part.
Ancillary lines shall include lines forming hatched areas, chevrons, zigzag lines,
boxed areas and lines enclosing boxed areas. In the case of hatched areas and
chevrons the enclosing lines shall be measured as the longitudinal line of which
they form part. The measurement of zigzag lines shall include any transverse or
longitudinal lines at their ends.
12 The measurement of circles with enclosing arrows (mini roundabouts)
shall be for the complete marking, the external diameter of the circle being
stated. Distinction shall be made for all other arrows between straight, curved,
turning or double headed.
13 Kerb markings shall be measured as a single item irrespective of the
number of lines forming any one marking.
14 Each letter or numeral shall be separately measured with all letters or
numerals grouped together according to height.
15 Symbols shall be measured separately and grouped together according to
size.
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Itemisation 16 Separate items shall be provided for marking and removal of road
markings in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Removal of road markings.

2 Road markings.

II 1 Solid areas.
2 Continuous lines.
3 Intermittent lines.
4 Ancillary lines.
5 Raised rib lines.
6 Triangles.
7 Circle with enclosing arrows.
8 Arrows.
9 Kerb markings.
10 Letters and numerals.
11 Symbols.

III 1 Different materials.

IV 1 Different widths of lines.

2 Different sizes of circles with enclosing arrows.
3 Different lengths of arrows.
4 Different lengths of kerb markings.
5 Different heights of letters and numerals.
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6 Different sizes of symbols.

V 1 Different lengths of mark and gap for intermittent lines.

2 Different diagram numbers for arrows, kerb markings and
symbols.

VI 1 Different types.

VII 1 Different colours.

VIII 1 Reflectorised.

IX 1 Different rib spacings.

Removal of Road Markings 17 The items for the removal of road markings shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(b) reinstatement;
(c) apostrophes in the case of letters and numerals;
(d) markings down the face of kerbs;
Road Markings 18 The items for road markings shall in accordance with the Preambles to
Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item Coverage (a) cleaning, brushing and drying surfaces;
(b) application of the marking materials including the incorporation of
specified reflecting medium;
(c) thinners, primers and tack coats;
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(d) apostrophes in the case of letters and numerals;

(e) markings down the face of kerbs;
(f) adhesives;

Road Studs (05/01)

Units 19 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) road studs .......... number.
Measurement 20 (05/01) The measurement of road studs shall be the complete installation.
Road studs which form part of a traffic signals installation or a pedestrian
crossing shall not be separately measured.
Itemisation 21 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for road studs in accordance with
Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Road studs.

II 1 Different sizes.

III 1 Different types.

IV 1 Different coloured reflectors.

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Road Studs (05/01) 22 (05/01) The items for road studs shall in accordance with the Preambles to
Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) cutting or forming holes;
(b) milling;
(c) adhesives and grout;
(d) reinstatement of surfaces;
(e) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39).

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Remove from Store and Re-install Road Studs (05/01)

Units 23 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) remove from store and re-install road studs ......... number.
Itemisation 24 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for remove from store and re-
install road studs in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the
following:

Group Feature

I 1 Remove from store and re-install road studs.

II 1 Different sizes.

III 1 Different types.

Remove from Store and 25 The items for remove from store and re-install road studs shall in
Re-install Road Studs (05/01) accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) loading, transporting from store, unloading and positioning for
re-installation;
(b) replacing items damaged during the foregoing operations;
(c) new materials;
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(d) road studs (as this Series paragraph 22).

Traffic Signal Installations (05/01)

Definitions (05/01) 26 (05/01) For the purposes of measurement of Traffic Signal Installations the
network is defined as all cabling emanating from either an outstation
transmission unit (O.T.U), an outstation monitoring unit (O.M.U.) or an
outstation monitoring and control unit (O.M.C.U.) and terminating at a location
outside the limits of the site.
Units 27 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) traffic signal installations .......... item.
Measurement 28 (05/01) The measurement of traffic signal installations shall be the
complete installations except for earth electrodes which shall be measured
separately under Series 1400 (paragraphs 24 to 27).
Itemisation 29 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for traffic signal installations in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Permanent traffic signal installations.

2 Prescribed temporary traffic signal installations.

II 1 Different locations.

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Permanent Traffic Signal 30 (05/01) The items for permanent traffic signal installations shall in
Installations (05/01) accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17 and
18);
(b) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 19);
(c) excavation in hard material (as Series 600 paragraph 23);
(d) in situ concrete (as Series 1700 paragraph 5);
(e) backfilling and compaction;
(f) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(g) detectors;
(h) detector loops (as Series 1500 paragraph 31);
(i) detector feeders;
(j) trench for cable (as Series 1400 paragraph 8) excluding network
cabling;
(k) cable (as Series 1400 paragraph 13) excluding network cabling;
(l) control equipment;
(m) electrical equipment, wiring, and connections, excluding network
cabling;
(n) marking out, cutting or forming slots, drying, damming,
backfilling, cleaning and sealing;
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(o) road markings (as this Series paragraph 18);

(p) notices and recording;
(q) numbering and lettering;
(r) complying with wiring regulations and earthing (other than earth
electrodes);
(s) reinstatement of surfaces;
(t) preparation and supply of record drawings;
(u) road studs;
(v) ducts;
(w) chambers (as Series 500 paragraph 37);
(x) protective system (as Series 1900 paragraph 4).
Prescribed Temporary Traffic 31 (05/01) The items for prescribed temporary traffic signal installations shall
Signal Installations (05/01) in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions
include for:
Item coverage (a) permanent traffic signal installations (as this Series paragraph 30);
(b) take up or down and set aside for reuse or remove to store off Site
(as Series 200 paragraph 11);
(c) removal of road markings (as this Series paragraph 17);
(d) maintaining and servicing equipment.

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Controlled and Uncontrolled Crossings

Units 32 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) controlled crossings ............ item.
(ii) uncontrolled crossings ............ item.
Measurement 33 (05/01) The measurement of controlled and uncontrolled crossings shall be
the complete installation.
Itemisation 34 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for prescribed, controlled and
uncontrolled crossings in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the
following:

Group Feature

I 1 Permanent controlled crossings.

2 Permanent uncontrolled crossings.
3 Prescribed temporary controlled crossings.
4 Prescribed temporary uncontrolled crossings.

II 1 Different locations.

Permanent Controlled and 35 (05/01) The items for permanent controlled and uncontrolled crossings
Uncontrolled Crossings shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions
include for:
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Item coverage (a) permanent traffic signal installations (as this Series paragraph 30);
(b) road studs;
(c) kerbs, channels, edgings, combined drainage and kerb blocks and
linear drainage channel systems (as Series 1100 paragraph 4);
(d) footways and paved areas (as Series 1100 paragraph 21);
(e) flashing beacons and additional lighting.
Prescribed Temporary 36 (05/01) The items for prescribed temporary controlled and uncontrolled
Controlled and Uncontrolled crossings shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General
Crossings Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) permanent controlled and uncontrolled crossings (as this Series
paragraph 35);
(b) take up or down and set aside for reuse or remove to store off Site
(as Series 200 paragraph 11);
(c) removal of road markings (as this Series paragraph 17);
(d) maintaining and servicing equipment.

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Marker Posts
Units 37 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) marker posts ........... number.
Itemisation 38 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for marker posts in accordance
with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Marker posts.

II 1 Different types.

Marker Posts 39 (05/01) The items for marker posts shall in accordance with the Preambles
to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) protective system (as Series 1900 paragraph 4);
(b) numerals, symbols and reflectorised strips or discs including
adhesive;
(c) driving or excavating in any material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17,
18, 19 and 23);
(d) backfilling and compaction;
(e) sockets;
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(f) galvanized fixings and fittings;

(g) preservation of timber;
(h) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(i) in-situ concrete (as Series 1700 paragraph 5);
(j) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(k) reinforcement (as Series 1700 paragraph 26);
(l) reinstatement of surfaces.

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Permanent Bollards
Units 40 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) permanent bollards .......... number.
Itemisation 41 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for permanent bollards in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Permanent bollards.

II 1 Internally illuminated.
2 Non-illuminated.

III 1 Different types.

IV 1 Different sizes.

Permanent Bollards 42 (05/01) The items for permanent bollards shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) permanent traffic signs (as this Series paragraph 4);
(b) preservation of timber.
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Node Markers
Units 43 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) node markers ....... number.
Itemisation 44 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for node markers in accordance
with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Node markers.

II 1 Different types.

III 1 Different sizes.

Node Markers 45 (05/01) The items for node markers shall in accordance with the Preambles
to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) coring pockets in carriageway;
(b) cleaning and drying pockets;
(c) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(d) incorporation of solid glass beads.

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 Volume 4 Section 1 Chapter IV Series 1300
Method of Measurement for Highway Works Road Lighting Columns and Brackets, CCTV Masts and
Cantilever Masts

Series 1300: Road Lighting Columns and Brackets, CCTV

Masts and Cantilever Masts (11/03)

Road Lighting Columns and Brackets, Wall Mountings, CCTV

Masts and Cantilever Masts (11/03)
Units 1 (11/03) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) road lighting columns and brackets, wall mountings, CCTV masts,
cantilever masts....... number.
Measurement 2 (11/03) The measurement of road lighting columns and brackets, wall
mountings, CCTV masts and cantilever masts shall be the complete installation
except for earth electrodes which shall be measured separately (under Series
1400 paragraphs 24 to 27).
Itemisation 3 (11/03) Separate items shall be provided for road lighting columns and
brackets, wall mountings, CCTV masts and cantilever masts in accordance with
Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Road lighting columns and brackets.

2 Wall mountings.
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3 CCTV masts.
4 Cantilever masts.

II 1 Different height of lighting columns.

2 Different height of CCTV masts.
3 Different height of cantilever masts.

III 1 Different projection of brackets.

2 Different projection of cantilever.

IV 1 Different luminaires.

V 1 Different types.

Road Lighting Columns and 4 (11/03) The items for road lighting columns and brackets, wall mountings,
Brackets, Wall Mountings, CCTV masts and cantilever masts shall in accordance with the Preambles to
CCTV Masts and Cantilever Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Masts (11/03)
Item coverage (a) design;
(b) certificates;
(c) provision of data and drawings;
(d) resubmissions and modifications;
(e) amendments to the Works;
(f) obtaining aesthetic approval;
(g) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17

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Cantilever Masts

and 18);
(h) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph
19);
(i) excavation in Hard Material (as Series 600 paragraph 23);
(j) rivets, nuts, bolts, shims, washers, welds, clamps and the like;
(k) blinding concrete and paving slab;
(l) in situ concrete (as Series 1700 paragraph 5);
(m) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(n) reinforcement (as Series 1700 paragraph 26);
(o) drilling or forming holes and pockets in structures or foundations,
and casting in bolts, sockets, base plates and anchorage assemblies;
(p) bedding, grouting and filling;
(q) backfilling and compaction;
(r) protective system (as Series 1900 paragraph 4);
(s) marking and lettering;
(t) electrical equipment, wiring and making connections, excluding
supply and control cabling;
(u) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(v) reinstatement of surfaces;
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(w) plugging cable entry slots;

(x) doors, locks and keys;
(y) ducts in bases;
(z) conduit including screwed and threaded connections, bends, tees
and the like and draw wires;
(aa) threading cable through ducts, sleeves, conduit and the like;
(bb) backboards, fixings, protective caps, sealing, grommets,
spacers, mounting plates and strips;
(cc) complying with wiring regulations and earthing (other than earth
electrodes);
(dd) protective treatment;
(ee) notices, recording and preparation and supply of record
drawings;
(ff) fixing to structures and foundations including attachment
systems.

Remove from Store and Re-erect Road Lighting Columns and

Brackets, Wall Mountings, CCTV Masts and Cantilever
Masts (11/03)
Units 5 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) (11/03) remove from store and re-erect road lighting columns and

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brackets, wall mountings, CCTV masts and cantilever masts........

number.
Itemisation 6 (11/03) Separate items shall be provided for remove from store and
re-erect road lighting columns and brackets, wall mountings, CCTV masts and
cantilever masts in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the
following:

Group Feature

I 1 Remove from store and re-erect road lighting columns and

brackets.
2 Remove from store and re-erect wall mountings.
3 Remove from store and re-erect CCTV masts.
4 Remove from store and re-erect cantilever masts.

II 1 Different height of columns.

III 1 Different projections of brackets.

IV 1 Different luminaires.

V 1 Different types.

Remove from Store and 7 (11/03) The items for remove from store and re-erect road lighting columns
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Re-erect Road Lighting and brackets, wall mountings, CCTV masts and cantilever masts shall in
Columns and Brackets, Wall accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
Mountings, CCTV Masts and for:
Cantilever Masts (11/03)
Item coverage (a) loading, transporting from store, unloading and positioning for
re-erection;
(b) replacing items damaged during the foregoing operations;
(c) modification and new materials;
(d) painting existing painted items;
(e) road lighting columns and brackets, wall mountings, CCTV masts
and cantilever masts (as this Series paragraph 4).

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Method of Measurement for Highway Works Electrical Work for Road Lighting and Traffic Signs

Series 1400: Electrical Work for Road Lighting and Traffic

Signs

Locating Buried Road Lighting and Traffic Signs Cable

Units 1 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) locating buried road lighting and traffic signs cable ...... linear
metre.
Measurement 2 (05/01) The measurement shall be the length of the buried road lighting or
traffic signs cable located (as this Series paragraph 10 for the measurement of
cable).
Itemisation 3 Separate items shall be provided for locating buried road lighting and
traffic signs cable in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the
following:

Group Feature

I 1 Locating buried road lighting, traffic signs cable and paved

areas.

II 1 In carriageways, footways, bridge decks and paved areas.

2 In verges and central reserves.
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3 In side slopes of cuttings or side slopes of embankments.

Locating Buried Road 4 The items for locating buried road lighting and traffic signs cable shall in
Lighting and Traffic Signs accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
Cable for:
Item coverage (a) marking the cable runs on the ground;
(b) pegging and removal;
(c) maintaining location system;
(d) proving insulation integrity and supplying results to the Overseeing
Organisation;
(e) site records.

Trench for Cable or Duct (05/01)

Units 5 (05/01) The units of measurement shall be:
(i) trench for cable ....... linear metre.
(ii) trench for duct ....... linear metre.

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Measurement 6 (05/01) The measurement of trench for cable or duct shall be the
summation of the distance along the centre line of the route between the
following points:
(a) face of foundation to post, road lighting column, lit sign unit,
feeder pillar, electricity supply point and the like;
(b) the intersection of the centre line at junctions;
(c) the position of terminations shown in the Contract;
(d) the point of change of stage depth.
The measurement of trench for cable or duct shall be measured once only
irrespective of the number of cables or ducts in the trench. The depth of cable
or duct trenches shall be the vertical measurement between the underside of the
bedding, or if no bedding is specified the underside of the cable or duct, and the
Earthworks Outline.
Itemisation 7 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for trench for cable or duct in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Trench for cable.

2 Trench for duct.

II 1 Different widths of trench.

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III 1 Trench depth not exceeding 1.5 metres.

2 Trench depth exceeding 1.5 metres but not exceeding 2.0
metres and so on in steps of 0.5 metres.

IV 1 In carriageways, footways and paved areas.

2 In verges and central reserves.
3 In side slopes of cuttings or side slopes of embankments

Trench for Cable or Duct 8 (05/01) The items for trench for cable or duct shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17 and
18);
(b) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 19);
(c) excavation in Hard Material (as Series 600 paragraph 23);
(d) additional depth of excavation to maintain specified cover at
obstructions;
(e) additional excavation to accommodate extra lengths of cable;
(f) locating, working around and supporting pipes, cables, services,
apparatus and the like;
(g) trimming, levelling and compacting;
(h) cable bedding and covering;
(i) duct bedding, haunching and surrounding;
(j) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);

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(k) movement joints to beds, surrounds and the like;

(l) backfilling and compaction;
(m) troughing, lids, access points and bedding;
(n) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(o) marking tape or cable covers;
(p) reinstatement of surfaces;
(q) site records.

Cable and Duct (05/01)

Units 9 (05/01) The units of measurement shall be:
(i) cable ………… linear metre.
(ii) duct ………… linear metre.
Measurement 10 (05/01) The measurement of cable shall be the summation of the individual
lengths along the centre line of the route of the cable between the points of
cable termination within each item of equipment.
Points of cable termination shall be:
(a) in the case of loop detector feeders - the point at which the cable
enters the terminal block;
(b) in all other cases - the point at which the cables enter the boxes,
distributors, lighting columns, cut-outs and the like.
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11 (05/01) The measurement of ducts shall be for the complete construction

irrespective of the number of ducts contained within any one trench.
Itemisation 12 (05/05) Separate items shall be provided for cable and duct in accordance
with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Cable.
2 Duct.

II 1 Different types and sizes of cable.

2 Different internal diameters of duct.

III 1 Specified design groups.

2 Particular design stated in the contract.

IV 1 Stated number of ducts in trench.

V 1 In trench depth not exceeding 1.5 metres.

2 In trench depth exceeding 1.5 metres but not exceeding
2.0 metres and so on in steps of 0.5 metres.

VI 1 In duct.
2 Fixed above ground

VII 1 In side slopes of cuttings or side slopes of embankments.

VIII 1 Supplied by the Overseeing Organisation.

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Cable 13 (05/01) The items for cable shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill
of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) retermination loop required for connection into a unit, future
retermination and tying in;
(b) unsealing, clearing and swabbing out ducts, drawing cables
through, replacing draw ropes, plugging and sealing duct ends and
marking;
(c) intermediate supports and fixing devices where cables leave trench
and prior to entry into equipment;
(d) supports to vertical and horizontal cables;
(e) sealing to cable ends;
(f) cutting, tying together, sealing, coiling and strapping of unused
cores;
(g) unscheduled joints;
(h) marker blocks, marker tape, identification tags, sleeves and the
like;
(i) twisting and snaking;
(j) preparation and supply of record drawings;
(k) service connections and commissioning;
(l) additional protection and support;
(m) site records and colour coding.
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Cable Supplied by the 14 (05/01) The items for cable supplied by the Overseeing Organisation shall
Overseeing Organisation in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions
include for:
Item coverage (a) loading, transporting from store, unloading and positioning for
installation or re-installation;
(b) replacing items damaged during the foregoing operations;
(c) cable (as this Series paragraph 13);
(d) modification and new materials.
Duct 15 (05/01) The items for duct shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill
of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) cutting, laying, jointing and bedding;
(b) supports to vertical and horizontal ducts;
(c) recording, staking and labelling;
(d) fixing draw ropes, removable stoppers, marker blocks and posts;
(e) schedules;
(f) lubricants, packing, grouting and caulking;
(g) surveys and recordings;
(h) protective system (as Series 1900 paragraph 4).

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Cable Joints and Terminations

Units 16 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) cable joints, cable terminations ......... number.
Measurement 17 (05/01) Cable joints shall be measured only where they are required
specifically by the Contract. Unscheduled cable joints in running lengths shall
not be measured.
Itemisation 18 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for cable joints and cable
terminations in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the
following:

Group Feature

I 1 Cable joint.
2 Cable termination.

II 1 Different types.

III 1 Different sizes.

Cable Joints and Cable 19 (05/01) The items for cable joints and cable terminations shall in
Terminations accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
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Item coverage (a) preparing, stripping and cleaning ends;

(b) connectors, glands, clamps, sleeves, cleats, tags and terminal
blocks;
(c) connecting conductors to terminals;
(d) removing “knock outs” and drilling backboard;
(e) insulating ends of unused conductors;
(f) bonding;
(g) jointing kits;
(h) numbering and lettering;
(i) complying with wiring regulations and earthing (other than earth
electrodes);
(j) protection, curing and support of cable joints and keeping the cable
joint free of moisture;
(k) markers;
(l) additional excavation in any material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17,
18, 19 and 23);
(m) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(n) links and jumper leads;
(o) building out;
(p) site records.

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Feeder Pillars
Units 20 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) feeder pillar ........... number.
Itemisation 21 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for feeder pillars in accordance
with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Each type of feeder pillar.

II 1 Supplied by Overseeing Organisation.

Feeder Pillars 22 (05/01) The items for feeder pillars shall in accordance with the Preambles
to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17 and
18);
(b) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 19);
(c) excavation in Hard Material (as Series 600 paragraph 23);
(d) brickwork, blockwork and stonework (as Series 2400 paragraphs 4
and 8);
(e) backfilling and compaction;
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(f) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);

(g) building in or forming cable ducts in bases;
(h) concrete (as Series 1700 paragraphs 5 and 10);
(i) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(j) reinforcement (as Series 1700 paragraph 26);
(k) removing knock-outs, drilling or forming holes and pockets and
casting in bars, sockets, base plates, plinths and anchorage
assemblies;
(l) footways and paved areas (as Series 1100 paragraph 21);
(m) adhesives and epoxy or polyester mortar, bedding mortar or grout;
(n) backboards, fixings, protective caps, sealing, grommets, spacers,
mounting plates and strips;
(o) complying with wiring regulations and earthing (other than earth
electrodes);
(p) conduit including screwed and threaded connections, bends, tees
and the like and draw wires;
(q) electrical equipment, batteries, colour coding, wiring and making
connections, excluding electricity supplier’s connection;
(r) threading cable through ducts, sleeves, conduit and the like;
(s) doors, locks and keys;
(t) protective system (as Series 1900 paragraph 4);

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(u) notices, labelling, recording numbering and lettering;

(v) in the case of equipment supplied by the Overseeing Organisation,
loading, transporting from store, unloading and positioning for
installation or re-installation and replacing items damaged during
the foregoing operations;
(w) filling, bedding and sealing;
(x) cleaners, solvents and dessicants;
(y) preparation and supply of record drawings;
(z) service connections and commissioning.
Feeder Pillars Supplied by 23 (05/01) The items for feeder pillars supplied by the Overseeing
the Overseeing Organisation Organisation shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities
General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) loading, transporting from store, unloading and positioning for
installation or re-installation;
(b) replacing items damaged during the foregoing operations;
(c) modification and new materials;
(d) feeder pillars (as this Series paragraph 22).

Earth Electrodes
Units 24 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) earth electrodes ............ number.
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Measurement 25 (05/01) The measurement of earth electrodes shall be the complete

installation including conduit and cable between the structure, nearest Lit Sign
Unit or lighting unit and the earth electrode.
Itemisation 26 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for earth electrodes in accordance
with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Different types and sizes of earth electrodes.

Earth Electrodes 27 (05/01) The items for earth electrodes shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17 and
18);
(b) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 19);
(c) excavation in Hard Material (as Series 600 paragraph 23);
(d) backfilling and compaction;
(e) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(f) in situ concrete (as Series 1700 paragraph 5);
(g) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(h) driving;

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(i) clamps, cables and making connections;

(j) reinforcement (as Series 1700 paragraph 26);
(k) covers, frames, seating and bedding;
(l) earthing rods including pressure plates, glands and clamps;
(m) conductor cable including preparing, stripping and cleaning ends
and connections;
(n) conduit including all purpose-made screwed and threaded
connections, bends, tees and the like and draw wires;
(o) threading cable through ducts, sleeves, conduit and the like;
(p) complying with wiring regulations;
(q) markers, notices and recording;
(r) preparation and supply of record drawings.

Chambers
Units 28 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) chambers ....... number.
Measurement 29 (05/01) The measurement shall be of the complete chamber.
30 (05/01) Depths of chambers shall be the distance between the top surfaces
of the cover and the uppermost surface of the base slab. Where no base slab is
required the depth shall be taken to the bottom of the excavation.
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Itemisation 31 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for chambers in accordance with
Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Chambers.

II 1 Specified design groups.

2 Particular designs stated in the contract.

III 1 Depths not exceeding 1 metre.

2 Depths exceeding 1 metre but not exceeding 2 metres and so
on in steps of 1 metre.

IV 1 Different types of covers or gratings.

Chambers 32 (05/01) The items for chambers shall in accordance with the Preambles to
Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) chambers (as Series 500 paragraph 37).

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Remove from Store and Re-erect Feeder Pillars (05/05)

Units 33 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) remove from store and re-erect feeder pillar …… number.
Itemisation 34 Separate items shall be provided for remove from store and re-erect
feeder pillars in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the
following:

Group Feature

I 1 Remove from store and re-erect feeder pillars.

II 1 Different types.

Remove from Store 35 The items for remove from store and re-erect feeder pillars shall in
and Re-erect Feeder Pillars accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) loading, transporting from store unloading and positioning for re
erecting;
(b) replacing items damaged during the foregoing operations;
(c) modification and new materials;
(d) feeder pillars (as this Series paragraph 22).
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Method of Measurement for Highway Works Motorway Communications

Series 1500: Motorway Communications

Locating Buried Communications Cable

Units 1 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) locating buried communications cable ... linear metre.
Measurement 2 (05/01) The measurement shall be the length of the buried communications
cable located (as this Series paragraph 10 for the measurement of cable).
Itemisation 3 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for locating buried
communications cable in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the
following:

Group Feature

I 1 Locating buried communications cable.

II 1 In carriageways, footways, bridge decks and paved areas.

2 In verges and central reserves.
3 In side slopes of cuttings or side slopes of embankments.

Locating Buried 4 (05/01) The items for locating buried communications cable shall in
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Communications Cable accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) marking the cable runs on the ground;
(b) location system and removal;
(c) maintaining location system;
(d) proving insulation integrity and supplying results to the Overseeing
Organisation;
(e) trial pits (as Series 600 paragraph 169).

Trench for Communications Cable or Duct (05/01)

Units 5 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) trench for communications cable ....... linear metre.
(ii) trench for communications duct ....... linear metre.
Measurement 6 (05/01) The measurement of trench for communications cable or duct shall
be the summation of the distance along the centre line of the route between the
following points:
(a) face of foundation to cabinet, post, road lighting column, lit sign
unit, feeder pillar, electricity supply point and the like;
(b) the intersection of the centre line at junctions;
(c) the position of terminations shown in the Contract;
(d) the internal faces of chambers;
(e) the point of change of stage depth.
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The measurement of trench for communications cable or duct shall be measured

once only irrespective of the number of cables or ducts in the trench. The depth
of cable or duct trenches shall be the vertical measurement between the
underside of the bedding, or if no bedding is specified the underside of the cable
or duct, and the Earthworks Outline.
Itemisation 7 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for trench for communications
cable or duct in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the
following:

Group Feature

I 1 Trench for communications cable.

2 Trench for communications duct.

II 1 Different widths of trench.

III 1 Trench depth not exceeding 1.5 metres.

2 Trench depth exceeding 1.5 metres but not exceeding
2.0 metres and so on in steps of 0.5 metres.

IV 1 In carriageways, footways and paved areas.

2 In verges and central reserves.
3 In side slopes of cuttings or side slopes of embankments.

Trench for Communications 8 (05/01) The items for trench for communications cable or duct shall in
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Cable or Duct (05/01) accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17 and
18);
(b) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 19);
(c) excavation in Hard Material (as Series 600 paragraph 23);
(d) additional depth of excavation to maintain specified cover at
obstructions;
(e) additional excavation to accommodate extra lengths of cable;
(f) locating, working around and supporting pipes, cables, services,
apparatus and the like;
(g) trimming, levelling and compacting;
(h) cable bedding and covering;
(i) duct bedding, haunching and surrounding;
(j) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(k) movement joints to beds, surrounds and the like;
(l) backfilling and compaction;
(m) troughing, lids, access points and bedding;
(n) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(o) marking tape or cable covers;
(p) reinstatement of surfaces;
(q) site records.
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Units 9 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) communications cable ………… linear metre.
(ii) communications duct ………… linear metre.
Measurement 10 (05/01) The measurement of communications cable shall be the summation
of the individual lengths along the centre line of the route of the cable between
the points of cable termination within each item of equipment.
Points of cable termination shall be:
(a) in the case of loop detector feeders - the point at which the cable
enters the terminal block;
(b) in all other cases - the point at which the cables enter the boxes,
distributors and the like.
11 (05/01) The measurement of communications duct shall be for the
complete construction irrespective of the number of ducts contained within any
one trench.
Where more than one communications duct is laid in a trench then the number
of ducts shall be stated in the item description.
Itemisation 12 (05/05) Separate items shall be provided for communications cable and
duct in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Communications cable.
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2 Communications duct.

II 1 Different types and sizes of cable.

2 Different internal diameters of ducts.

III 1 Specified design groups.

2 Particular design stated in the contract.

IV 1 Stated number of ducts in trench.

V 1 In trench depth not exceeding 1.5 metres.

2 In trench depth exceeding 1.5 metres but not exceeding
2.0 metres and so on in steps of 0.5 metres.

VI 1 In duct.
2 Fixed above ground.

VII 1 In side slopes of cuttings or side slopes of embankments.

VIII 1 Supplied by the Overseeing Organisation.

Communications Cable 13 (02/03) The items for communications cable shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) extra length of cable required for connection into a unit, future
retermination, and tying in;
(b) unsealing, clearing and swabbing out ducts, cable lubrication, duct
bellmouths, cable chutes, drawing cables through, replacing draw
cords, plugging and sealing duct ends and marking;

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(c) intermediate supports and fixing devices where cables leave trench
and prior to entry into equipment;
(d) provision of buried loops;
(e) sealing to cable ends;
(f) cutting, tying together, sealing, coiling and strapping of unused
cores;
(g) unscheduled joints;
(h) marker blocks, marker tape, identification tags, sleeves, labels and
the like;
(i) twisting and snaking;
(j) service connections;
(k) additional protection and support;
(l) notification of lengths and provision of schedule of lengths and
locations;
(m) in the case of gantries - conduits, trunking and cable trays;
(n) colour coding;
(o) supports to vertical and horizontal communication cables;
(p) cable management in chamber;
(q) electricity supply until handover.
Communications Cable 14 (02/03) The items for communications cable supplied by the Overseeing
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Supplied by the Overseeing Organisation shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities
Organisation General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) provision and maintenance of bulk purchase requirement profile;
(b) examination at the delivery point;
(c) arranging for delivery, unloading, secure storage and positioning
for installation or re-installation;
(d) replacing items damaged during the foregoing operations;
(e) modification and new materials;
(f) maintaining record of bulk purchased equipment;
(g) communications cable (as this Series paragraph 13);
(h) keeping and maintaining cable drum register;
(i) arranging for and recording of empty cable drum collection;
(j) arranging for and recording of collection of all surplus unused bulk
purchased cable;
(k) taking precautions to minimise wastage.
Communications Duct 15 (05/01) The items for communications duct shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) cutting, laying, jointing and bedding;
(b) supports to vertical and horizontal communication ducts;
(c) recording, staking and labelling;
(d) fixing draw ropes, removable stoppers, marker blocks and posts;

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(e) schedules;
(f) lubricants, packing, grouting and caulking;
(g) surveys and recordings;
(h) protective system (as Series 1900 paragraph 4);
(i) plugs and grommets.

Communications Cable Joints and Terminations

Units 16 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) communications cable joints, communications cable terminations
...... number.
Measurement 17 (05/01) Communications cable joints and communications cable
terminations shall be measured only where they are required specifically by the
Contract. Unscheduled communications cable joints in running lengths shall not
be measured.
Itemisation 18 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for communications cable joints
and communications cable terminations in accordance with Chapter II
paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Communications cable joint.

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2 Communications cable termination.

II 1 Different types.

III 1 Different sizes.

Communications Cable 19 (05/01) The items for communications cable joints and communications
Joints and Communications cable terminations shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities
Cable Terminations General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) preparing, stripping and cleaning ends;
(b) connectors, glands, clamps, sleeves, cleats, tags and terminal
blocks;
(c) connecting conductors to terminals;
(d) removing “knock outs” and drilling backboard;
(e) insulating ends of unused conductors;
(f) bonding;
(g) jointing kits;
(h) numbering and lettering;
(i) complying with wiring regulations and earthing (other than earth
electrodes);
(j) protection, curing and support of cable joints and keeping the cable
joint free of moisture;
(k) markers;

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(l) additional excavation in any material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17,
18, 19 and 23);
(m) links and jumper leads;
(n) building out;
(o) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39).

Communications Equipment
Units 20 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) communications equipment ..... number.
Itemisation 21 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for communications equipment in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Communications equipment.

II 1 Different types.

III 1 Different sizes.

IV 1 Different locations.

V 1 Supplied by Overseeing Organisation.

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Communications Equipment 22 (02/03) The items for communications equipment shall in accordance with
the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17 and
18);
(b) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 19);
(c) excavation in Hard Material (as Series 600 paragraph 23);
(d) brickwork, blockwork and stonework (as Series 2400 paragraphs 4
and 8);
(e) backfilling and compaction;
(f) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(g) building in or forming cable ducts in bases;
(h) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(i) reinforcement (as Series 1700 paragraph 26);
(j) concrete (as Series 1700 paragraphs 5 and 10);
(k) removing knock-outs, drilling or forming holes and pockets and
casting in bars, sockets, base plates, plinths, anchorage assemblies,
posts and the like including grouting;
(l) footways and paved areas (as Series 1100 paragraph 21);
(m) adhesives and epoxy or polyester mortar, bedding mortar or grout;

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(n) backboards, fixings, protective caps, sealing, grommets, spacers,

bushes, mounting plates and neoprene strips;
(o) complying with wiring regulations and earthing (other than earth
electrodes);
(p) conduit including screwed and threaded connections, bends, tees
and the like and draw wires;
(q) electrical equipment, batteries, colour coding, wiring and making
connections, excluding electricity supplier’s connections;
(r) threading cable through ducts, sleeves, conduits and the like;
(s) doors, locks and keys;
(t) protective system (as Series 1900 paragraph 4);
(u) notices, labelling, numbering and lettering;
(v) filling, bedding and sealing;
(w) alignment and sighting;
(x) cleaners, solvents and dessicants;
(y) preparation and supply of record drawings;
(z) additional protection and support;
(aa) service connections and commissioning;
(bb) electricity supply until handover.
Communications Equipment 23 (02/03) The items for communications equipment supplied by the
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Supplied by the Overseeing Overseeing Organisation shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of
Organisation Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) provision and maintenance of bulk purchase requirement profile;
(b) examination at the delivery point;
(c) arranging for delivery, unloading, secure storage and positioning
for installation or re-installation;
(d) taking delivery of keys and returning on completion;
(e) replacing items damaged during the foregoing operations;
(f) modifications and new materials;
(g) maintaining record of bulk purchased equipment;
(h) communications equipment (as this Series paragraph 22);
(i) arranging for and recording of collection of all unused bulk
purchased equipment.

Remove from Store and Re-install Communications Cabling and

Equipment
Units 24 (05/01) The units of measurement shall be:
(i) cable ...... linear metre.
(ii) cabinets, posts, brackets, signal indicators and the like .....number.
(iii) shelves, racking, frames and the like ..... number.
(iv) electronic units and the like ..... number.

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Measurement 25 (05/01) Re-installed cables shall be measured in accordance with this

Series paragraph 10.
Itemisation 26 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for remove from store and re-
install communications cabling and equipment in accordance with Chapter II
paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Remove from store and re-install cable.

2 Remove from store and re-install cabinets, posts, brackets,
signal indicators and the like.
3 Remove from store and re-install shelves, racking, frames
and the like.
4 Remove from store and re-install electronic units and the
like.

II 1 Different types.

III 1 Different sizes.

Remove from Store and 27 (05/01) The items for remove from store and re-install communications
Re-install Communications cabling and equipment shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of
Cabling and Equipment Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) loading, transporting from store, unloading and positioning for
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re-installation;
(b) replacing items damaged during the foregoing operations;
(c) modification and new materials;
(d) communications cables (as this Series paragraph 13);
(e) service ducts (as Series 500 paragraph 16);
(f) communications cable joints and communications cable
terminations (as this Series paragraph 19);
(g) communications equipment (as this Series paragraph 22).

Loop Detector Installations

Units 28 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) loop detector installations ..... number.
Measurement 29 (05/01) The measurement of loop detector installations shall be the
complete installation from the joint with the feeder cable including the chamber
box or pit within which the joint is located.
The joint of the feeder cable to the loop cable shall be measured in accordance
with paragraph 17.

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Itemisation 30 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for loop detector installations in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Loop detector installations.

II 1 Different types.

III 1 Different sizes.

IV 1 Different locations.

Loop Detector Installations 31 (05/01) The items for loop detector installations shall in accordance with
the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17 and
18);
(b) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 19);
(c) excavation in Hard Material (as Series 600 paragraph 23);
(d) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(e) marking out, cutting or forming slots, drying, damming,
backfilling, cleaning and sealing;
(f) chambers, boxes and pits (as Series 500 paragraph 37);
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(g) ducts (as Series 500 paragraph 16);

(h) building in ends of ducts;
(i) forming drainage holes;
(j) supports and foundations to cables;
(k) communications cable (as this Series paragraph 13);
(l) in situ concrete (as Series 1700 paragraph 5);
(m) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(n) complying with wiring regulations and earthing (other than earth
electrodes);
(o) reinstatement of surfaces;
(p) dowels and wedges;
(q) anchor plates.

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Site Records
Units 32 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) site records ..... item.
Itemisation 33 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for site records in accordance
with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Site records.

Site Records 34 (05/01) The items for site records shall in accordance with the Preambles
to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) preparing site records and submitting to the Overseeing
Organisation;
(b) site measurements and surveying.

Stage 2 Commissioning of Cable

Units 35 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) Stage 2 commissioning of communications cable ..... item.
(ii) Stage 2 commissioning of power cable ..... item.
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Measurement 36 (05/01) The measurement shall be the number of Stage 2 commissionings

accepted by the Overseeing Organisation.
Itemisation 37 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for Stage 2 commissioning of
communications cable and Stage 2 commissioning of power cable in accordance
with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Stage 2 commissioning.

II 1 Communications cable.
2 Power cable.

III 1 Each section.

Stage 2 Commissioning of 38 (05/01) The items for Stage 2 commissioning of communications cable and
Cable Stage 2 commissioning of power cable shall in accordance with the Preambles
to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) setting up equipment;
(b) taking readings, measurement and observations of the performance
of the cabling, recording and supplying 3 copies of the
commissioning record to the Overseeing Organisation.

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Modification to Existing Communications Equipment

Units 39 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) Modification to existing communications equipment ..... item.
Itemisation 40 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for modifications to existing
communication equipment in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4
and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Modification to existing communications equipment.

II 1 Different types.

III 1 Different sizes.

Modifications to Existing 41 (05/01) The items for modification to existing communications equipment
Communications Equipment shall in accordance with the Preamble to Bill of Quantities General Directions
include for:
Item Coverage (a) new materials;
(b) communication equipment (as this Series paragraph 22);
(c) communications cables (as this Series paragraph 13);
(d) service ducts (as Series 500 paragraph 16);
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(e) communications cable joints and communications cable

terminations (as this Series paragraph 19).

Chambers
Units 42 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) chambers ....... number.
Measurement 43 (05/01) The measurement shall be of the complete chamber.
44 (05/01) Depths of chambers shall be the distance between the top surfaces
of the cover and the uppermost surface of the base slab. Where no base slab is
required the depth shall be taken to the bottom of the excavation.

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Itemisation 45 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for chambers in accordance with
Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Chambers.

II 1 Specified design groups.

2 Particular designs stated in the contract.

III 1 Depths not exceeding 1 metre.

2 Depths exceeding 1 metre but not exceeding 2 metres and so
on in steps of 1 metre.

IV 1 Different types of covers or gratings.

Chambers 46 (05/01) The items for chambers shall in accordance with the Preambles to
Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) chambers (as Series 500 paragraph 37);
(b) markers, labelling, numbering, lettering and referencing system.
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Series 1600: Piling and Embedded Retaining Walls

Piling Plant
Units 1 The units of measurement shall be:
(i) establishment of piling plant .......... item.
(ii) moving piling plant .......... number.
Measurement 2 The establishment of piling plant shall be measured once only to each
structure. Any additional establishment of piling plant to suit the Contractor’s
method of working shall not be measured. The measurement of moving piling
plant shall be measured once only to each pile.
3 Moving of piling plant shall not be measured for steel sheet piling.
Itemisation 4 Separate items shall be provided for piling plant in accordance with
Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Establishment of piling plant.

2 Moving piling plant.
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II 1 Precast concrete piles.

2 Bored cast-in-place piles.
3 Driven cast-in-place piles.
4 Steel bearing piles.
5 Steel sheet piles.

III 1 Different types.

IV 1 Different cross-sections.

V 1 Preliminary piling as a separate operation in advance of the

main piling.
2 Main piling.

VI 1 Different locations.

Establishment of Piling Plant 5 The items for the establishment of piling plant shall in accordance with
the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) bringing plant and equipment to the site of the structure;
(b) erecting and setting up plant and equipment including site
preparation, levelling and access ramps;
(c) dismantling and removing plant and equipment from Site on
completion.

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Moving Piling Plant 6 The items for moving piling plant shall in accordance with the Preambles
to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) moving and setting up plant and equipment at each pile position
including site preparation, levelling and access ramps.

Precast Concrete Piles

Units 7 The units of measurement shall be:
(i) precast concrete piles, driving, lengthening, driving lengthened
piles ........... linear metre.
(ii) stripping precast concrete pile heads ........ number.
Measurement 8 The measurement of precast concrete piles shall be the lengths required
by the Contract. The jointing of segmental piles shall not be measured.
9 The measurement of driving precast concrete piles shall be the length of
each pile measured along the axis from the toe to:
(a) the Existing Ground Level or the level of the underside of the pile
cap or ground beam (ignoring any blinding layer) whichever is the
lower, provided that where a particular level is specified from
which driving shall commence then the measurement shall be to
that specified level; or
(b) the site joint of piles to be lengthened, provided that the site joint
after completion of the driving is below the level determined in
accordance with the preceding sub-paragraph.
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10 The measurement of lengthening precast concrete piles shall be the

lengths of the added concrete ordered by the Overseeing Organisation.
The measurement of lengthening precast segmental piles shall be the length of
the added segment ordered by the Overseeing Organisation.
11 The measurement of driving lengthened precast concrete piles shall be
the length from the site joint to the level determined in accordance with sub-
paragraph 9(a) above.
12 The length classification for those items listed in sub-paragraph 7(i)
above shall be based on the appropriate measured lengths determined in
accordance with paragraphs 8 to 11 above inclusive.

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Itemisation 13 Separate items shall be provided for precast concrete piles in accordance
with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Precast concrete piles.

II 1 Driving precast concrete piles.

2 Lengthening precast concrete piles.
3 Driving lengthened precast concrete piles.
4 Stripping pile heads.

III 1 Vertical.
2 Raking.

IV 1 Different types.

V 1 Different materials.

VI 1 Different cross-sections.

VII 1 Piles not exceeding 5 metres in length.

2 Piles exceeding 5 metres in length but not exceeding 10
metres and so on in steps of 5 metres.

VIII 1 Preliminary piling as a separate operation in advance of the

main piling.
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2 Main piling.

Precast Concrete Piles 14 (05/01) The items for precast concrete piles shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) design;
(b) certificates;
(c) provision of data and drawings;
(d) resubmissions and modifications;
(e) amendments to the Works;
(f) precast members, and the like (as Series 1700 paragraph 10);
(g) pile shoes, tapered points, prefabricated joints and joint fitments;
(h) measures for reduction of friction.
Driving Precast Concrete 15 The items for driving precast concrete piles shall in accordance with the
Piles Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) pre-boring or jetting;
(b) handling, pitching and driving to a set or level;
(c) taking observations and compiling the record of each pile and
supplying one copy to the Overseeing Organisation;
(d) moving plant and equipment back and redriving risen piles.

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Lengthening Precast 16 (05/01) The items for lengthening precast concrete piles shall in
Concrete Piles accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions
include for:
Item coverage (a) design;
(b) certificates;
(c) provision of data and drawings;
(d) resubmissions and modifications;
(e) amendments to the Works;
(f) stripping concrete;
(g) forming connection with the old work including splicing, tying,
connecting or welding reinforcement;
(h) in situ concrete (as Series 1700 paragraph 5);
(i) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(j) reinforcement (as Series 1700 paragraph 26);
(k) precast members and the like (as Series 1700 paragraph 10), joints
and fitments;
(l) lost time, moving plant and equipment, standing time and
disruption caused by the process of lengthening including waiting
for concrete to achieve a specified strength.
Driving Lengthened Precast 17 The items for driving lengthened precast concrete piles shall in
Concrete Piles accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
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Item coverage (a) driving to a set or level;

(b) taking observations and compiling the record of each pile and
supplying one copy to the Overseeing Organisation;
(c) moving plant and equipment back and driving lengthened piles;
(d) moving plant and equipment back and redriving risen piles.
Stripping Precast Concrete 18 (05/01) The items for stripping precast concrete pile heads shall in
Pile Heads accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) cutting off, removing and disposing of surplus;
(b) exposing reinforcement;
(c) bending projecting reinforcement.

Cast-in-place Piles
Units 19 The units of measurement shall be:
(i) pile shafts, empty bores ........ linear metre.
(ii) enlarged bases ........ number.
Measurement 20 The measurement of pile shafts shall be the length of the pile measured
along the axis from the toe of the shoe or the bottom of the excavation,
including any enlarged base, whichever is appropriate to the specified finished
level of the concrete pile head.
Where an empty bore is specified above a pile shaft, the length classification of
the pile shaft shall be based on the overall bored or driven depth including the
empty bore.

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21 Empty bores shall only be measured where a particular level is specified

from which boring or driving shall commence and shall be the length of empty
bore or drive measured from the specified finished level of the concrete pile
head, to that particular commencing level.
Itemisation 22 Separate items shall be provided for cast-in-place piles in accordance
with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Pile shafts.
2 Empty bores.
3 Enlarged bases.

II 1 Vertical.
2 Raking.

III 1 Different types.

IV 1 Different materials.

V 1 Different cross-sections.

VI 1 Pile shafts not exceeding 5 metres in length.

2 Pile shafts exceeding 5 metres in length but not exceeding
10
metres and so on in steps of 5 metres.
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VII 1 Preliminary piling as a separate operation in advance of the

main piling.
2 Main piling.

Pile Shafts and Empty Bores 23 (05/01) The items for pile shafts and empty bores shall in accordance with
the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) pre-boring or jetting;
(b) casing or lining;
(c) boring or augering to a given level and removing and disposing of
surplus material;
(d) driving to a given set or level with or without pile shoe;
(e) excavation, removal, and disposal of material (as Series 600
paragraphs 17, 18, 19, 23 and 39);
(f) support fluid and disposal;
(g) protection for personnel, and apparatus for entering the empty bore
for the inspection of pile excavation or inside of pile casing;
(h) taking observations and maintaining the boring or driving record
and concreting or grouting record of each pile and supplying one
copy to the Overseeing Organisation;
(i) precautions to prevent ingress of surface water and foreign matter;
(j) in situ concrete and precast members, and the like (as Series 1700
paragraphs 5 and 10) and stripping concrete to required level and
exposing reinforcement;

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(k) taking undisturbed soil samples from the bore at any level;
(l) filling of empty bore and around the top of piles and subsequent
removal and disposal;
(m) systems for monitoring construction of the piles;
(n) measures for reduction of friction.
Enlarged Bases 24 (05/01) The item for enlarged bases shall in accordance with the Preambles
to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) excavation, including under-reaming, removal and disposal of
material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17, 18, 19, 23 and 39);
(b) in situ concrete (as Series 1700 paragraph 5);
(c) taking measures required because of the presence of water.

Reinforcement for Cast-in-place Piles

Units 25 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) bar and helical reinforcement ..... tonne.
Measurement 26 The mass of plain bar reinforcement to cast-in-place piles shall be
calculated on the basis that the nominal density of steel is 0.00785 kilogrammes
per square millimetre of cross-sectional area per linear metre; the mass of
deformed bar reinforcement shall be calculated on the basis of the nominal
rolling mass of the reinforcement.
Itemisation 27 Separate items shall be provided for reinforcement for cast-in-place piles
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in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Bar reinforcement.
2 Helical reinforcement.

II 1 Nominal size 16 millimetres and under.

2 Nominal size 20 millimetres and over.

III 1 Different types and grades of steel.

IV 1 Bars not exceeding 12 metres in length.

2 Bars exceeding 12 metres in length but not exceeding 13.5
metres and so on in steps of 1.5 metres.

Reinforcement for Cast-in- 28 (05/01) The items for reinforcement for cast-in-place piles shall in
place Piles accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) reinforcement (as Series 1700 paragraph 26);
(b) bending projecting reinforcement.

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Steel Bearing Piles

Units 29 The units of measurement shall be:
(i) steel bearing piles, driving, lengthening pieces, driving lengthened
steel bearing piles .......... linear metre.
(ii) welding on lengthening pieces .......... number.
(iii) cutting or burning off surplus ......... number.
Measurement 30 The measurement of steel bearing piles shall be the length required by the
Contract.
31 The measurement of driving steel bearing piles shall be the length of the
pile measured along the axis from the toe to:
(a) the Existing Ground Level or the level of the underside of the pile
cap or ground beam (ignoring any blinding layer) whichever is the
lower, provided that where a particular level is specified from
which driving shall commence then the measurement shall be to
that specified level; or
(b) the site joint of piles to be lengthened, provided that the site joint
after completion of the driving is below the level determined in
accordance with the preceding sub-paragraph.
32 The measurement of lengthening pieces for steel bearing piles shall be
the additional length ordered by the Overseeing Organisation.
33 The measurement of driving lengthened steel bearing piles shall be the
length from the site joint to the level determined in accordance with sub-
paragraph 31(a) above.
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34 The length classification for those items listed in sub-paragraph 29(i)

above shall be based on the appropriate measured lengths determined in
accordance with paragraphs 30 to 33 above inclusive.
Itemisation 35 Separate items shall be provided for steel bearing piles in accordance
with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Steel bearing piles.

2 Lengthening pieces for steel bearing piles.

II 1 Driving steel bearing piles.

2 Driving lengthened steel bearing piles.
3 Welding on lengthening pieces.
4 Cutting or burning off surplus.

III 1 Vertical.
2 Raking.

IV 1 Different types.

V 1 Piles not exceeding 5 metres in length.

2 Piles exceeding 5 metres in length but not exceeding
10 metres and so on in steps of 5 metres.

VI 1 Preliminary piling as a separate operation in advance of the

main piling.
2 Main piling.

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Steel Bearing Piles and 36 The items for steel bearing piles and lengthening pieces for steel bearing
Lengthening Pieces for piles shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General
Steel Bearing Piles Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) fabrication (as Series 1800 paragraph 6) and slinging holes;
(b) protective system (as Series 1900 paragraph 4);
(c) measures for reduction of friction.
Driving Steel Bearing Piles 37 The items for driving steel bearing piles and driving lengthened steel
and Driving Lengthened bearing piles shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities
Steel Bearing Piles General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) pre-boring or jetting;
(b) handling, pitching and driving to a set, level or penetration;
(c) taking observations and compiling the record of each pile and
supplying one copy to the Overseeing Organisation;
(d) moving plant and equipment back and redriving risen piles.
Welding on Lengthening 38 (05/01) The items for welding on lengthening pieces shall in accordance
Pieces with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) stripping protective system and preparing the head of the driven
pile
to receive additional length;
(b) cleaning the affected area and applying protective system;
(c) lost time, moving plant and equipment, standing time and
disruption caused by the process of lengthening;
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(d) inspection of welds.

Cutting or Burning off 39 (05/01) The items for cutting or burning off surplus shall in accordance
Surplus with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) achieving profile;
(b) cleaning the affected area and applying protective system;
(c) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39).

Proof Loading of Piles

Units 40 The units of measurement shall be:
(i) establishment of proof loading equipment .......... item.
(ii) proof loading of piles ......... number.
Measurement 41 The establishment of proof loading equipment shall be measured once
only to each structure. Any additional establishment of proof loading equipment
to suit the Contractor’s method of working shall not be measured.
Measurement of proof loading of piles shall be the number required by the
Contract.

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Itemisation 42 Separate items shall be provided for proof loading of piles in accordance
with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Establishment of proof loading equipment.

2 Proof loading of piles.

II 1 Piles of different types.

III 1 Preliminary piles.

2 Main piles.

IV 1 Maintained load.
2 Constant rate load.
3 Dynamic load.

V 1 Vertical.
2 Raking.

Establishment of Proof 43 The items for establishment of proof loading equipment shall in
Loading Equipment accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) bringing plant and equipment to the site of each structure;
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(b) erecting and setting up plant and equipment including site

preparation, levelling and access ramps;
(c) dismantling and removing plant and equipment from the Site on
completion.
Proof Loading of Piles 44 (05/01) The items for proof loading of piles shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) setting up rigs, kentledge, cable anchorages, anchor piles, reference
bench marks and the like;
(b) moving and setting up plant and equipment at each position
including site preparation, levelling and access ramps;
(c) setting up, operating and maintaining instruments and apparatus;
(d) constructing temporary pile caps and subsequent removal;
(e) applying and re-applying the proof load and releasing;
(f) taking readings, measurements and observations;
(g) preparation and supply of record sheets.

Steel Sheet Piles

Units 45 The units of measurement shall be:
(i) steel sheet piling, driving, lengthening pieces, driving lengthened
steel sheet piling ........... square metre.
(ii) corner, junction, special steel sheet piles ......... linear metre.
Measured extra over steel sheet piling.

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(iii) lengthening pieces to corner, junction, special steel sheet piles

.......... linear metre.
Measured extra over lengthening pieces to steel sheet piling.
(iv) driving corner, junction, special steel sheet piles ........ linear metre.
Measured extra over driving steel sheet piling.
(v) driving lengthened corner, junction, special steel sheet piles .........
linear metre.
Measured extra over driving lengthened steel sheet piling.
(vi) welding on lengthening pieces ........ linear metre.
(vii) cutting or burning off surplus ........ linear metre.
(viii) walings, ties ........ tonne.
Measurement 46 The measurement of steel sheet piling shall be the plane (undeveloped)
horizontal length along the centre line of the piling multiplied by the pile length
as required by the Contract.
47 The measurement for driving steel sheet piling shall be the plane
(undeveloped) horizontal length along the centre line of the piling multiplied by
the depth from the toe to:
(a) the Existing Ground Level, provided that where a particular level
is specified from which driving shall commence then the
measurement shall be to that specified level; or
(b) the site joint of piles to be lengthened provided that the site joint
after completion of the driving is below the level determined in
accordance with the preceding sub-paragraph.
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48 The measurement of lengthening pieces to steel sheet piling shall be the

plane (undeveloped) horizontal length along the centre line of the piling
multiplied by the additional length ordered by the Overseeing Organisation.
49 The measurement for driving lengthened steel sheet piling shall be the
plane (undeveloped) horizontal length along the centre line of the piling
multiplied by the depth from the site joint to the level determined in accordance
with sub-paragraph 47(a) above.
50 The length classification for those items listed in sub-paragraphs 45(i) to
(v) above shall be based on the appropriate measured lengths determined in
accordance with paragraphs 46 to 49 above inclusive.
51 The measurement of welding on lengthening pieces and cutting or
burning off surplus shall be the plane (undeveloped) horizontal length along the
centre line of the piling.
52 (05/01) The measurement of those items listed in paragraph 45(viii) shall
be the computed mass of the finished member comprising plates, rolled
sections, shear connectors, stiffeners, ties, cleats, packs, splice plates and all
fittings, without allowance for tolerances for rolling margin and other
permissible deviations from standard masses or nominal dimensions and
excluding the masses of welds, couplings, turnbuckles, bolts, nuts, washers,
rivets and protective coatings. No deductions shall be made for notches, cope
holes, bolt and rivet holes, and the like, which are less than 0.03 square metres.
The computed mass of rolled and cast steel and cast iron shall be determined
from the dimensions shown on the drawings on the following basis:
(a) rolled or cast steel, 7850 kilogrammes per cubic metre;
(b) cast iron, 7210 kilogrammes per cubic metre.

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Itemisation 53 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for steel sheet piles in accordance
with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Steel sheet piles.

2 Corner, junction, special steel sheet piles.
3 Lengthening pieces to steel sheet piles.
4 Lengthening pieces to corner, junction, special steel sheet
piles.

II 1 Driving.
2 Welding on lengthening pieces.
3 Cutting or burning off surplus.

III 1 Walings.
2 Ties.

IV 1 Different types.

V 1 Piles not exceeding 5 metres in length.

2 Piles exceeding 5 metres in length but not exceeding
10 metres and so on in steps of 5 metres.

VI 1 In main construction.
2 In anchorages.
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Steel Sheet Piling, Corner, 54 (05/01) The items for steel sheet piling, corner, junction, special steel sheet
Junction, Special Steel Sheet piles and lengthening pieces to steel sheet piling, corner, junctions, special steel
Piles and Lengthening Pieces sheet piles shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General
to Steel Sheet Piling, Corner, Directions include for:
Junctions, Special Steel
Sheet Piles
Item coverage (a) fabrication (as Series 1800 paragraph 6), slinging holes and tapered
points;
(b) protective system (as Series 1900 paragraph 4);
(c) drainage holes and the like up to 200 mm in diameter and making
good to protective system;
(d) measures for reduction of friction.
Driving Steel Sheet Piling, 55 (05/01) The items for driving steel sheet piling, corner, junction, special
Corner, Junction, Special steel sheet piles and driving lengthened steel sheet piling, corner, junctions,
Steel Sheet Piles and Driving special steel sheet piles shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of
Lengthened Steel Sheet Quantities General Directions include for:
Piling, Corner, Junction,
Special Steel Sheet Piles
Item coverage (a) handling, pitching and driving to a set, level or penetration;
(b) moving and setting up plant and equipment at each pile position
including site preparation or levelling;
(c) taking observations and compiling the record of the piling and
supplying one copy to the Overseeing Organisation;
(d) moving plant and equipment back and redriving risen piles.
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Welding on Lengthening 56 (05/01) The items for welding on lengthening pieces shall in accordance
Pieces with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) welding on lengthening pieces (as this Series paragraph 38).
Cutting or Burning Off 57 (05/01) The item for cutting or burning off surplus shall in accordance
Surplus with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) cutting or burning off surplus (as this Series paragraph 39).
Walings and Ties 58 (05/01) The items for walings and ties shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) fabrication (as Series 1800 paragraph 6);
(b) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17 and
18);
(c) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 19);
(d) excavation in Hard Material (as Series 600 paragraph 23);
(e) backfilling and compaction;
(f) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(g) threading, couplings, turnbuckles and the like;
(h) protective system (as Series 1900 paragraph 4);
(i) marking and drilling piles and making good to protective system.

Embedded Retaining Wall Plant

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Units 59 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:

(i) establishment of embedded retaining wall plant ....... item.
Measurement 60 (05/01) The establishment of embedded retaining wall plant shall be
measured once only for each embedded retaining wall.
Itemisation 61 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for embedded retaining wall plant
in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Establishment of embedded retaining wall plant.

II 1 Diaphragm walls.
2 Hard/hard secant pile walls.
3 Hard/soft secant pile walls.
4 Contiguous bored pile walls.

III 1 Different locations.

Establishment of Embedded 62 (05/01) The items for the establishment of embedded retaining wall plant
Retaining Wall Plant shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions
include for:
Item coverage (a) bringing plant and equipment to the site of the embedded retaining
wall;
(b) erecting and setting up plant and equipment including site
preparation, levelling and access ramps;

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(c) moving and setting up plant at each position including site

preparation, levelling and access ramps;
(d) dismantling and removing plant and equipment from Site on
completion;
(e) guide walls.

Diaphragm Walls
Units 63 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) diaphragm walls, empty excavation .......... square metre.
Measurement 64 (05/01) The measurement of the diaphragm walls shall be the area of the
vertical section through the centre line of the wall as required by the Contract.
All lengths of walls comprising T-shaped, L-shaped or other shaped panels in
plan, shall be measured and included in the calculated area. Empty excavation
shall only be measured where a particular level is specified from which
excavation shall commence and shall be the area of the vertical section through
the centre line of the empty excavation between the specified commencing level
and the specified finished level of the top of the wall.
Itemisation 65 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for diaphragm walls in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature
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I 1 Diaphragm walls.
2 Empty excavation.

II 1 Different thicknesses of walls.

III 1 Diaphragm walls 0 metres to 5 metres in depth.

2 Diaphragm walls 0 metres to 10 metres in depth and so on in
steps of 5 metres.

Diaphragm Walls and Empty 66 (05/01) The items for diaphragm walls and empty excavation shall in
Excavation accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17 and
18);
(b) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 19);
(c) excavation in Hard Material (as Series 600 paragraph 23);
(d) backfilling and compaction;
(e) support fluid and disposal;
(f) in situ concrete (as Series 1700 paragraph 5);
(g) trimming concrete at top of wall;
(h) records and supplying one copy to the Overseeing Organisation;
(i) sealing;
(j) cutting chases, recesses, holes, mortices and the like;

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(k) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);

(l) filling of empty excavation and its subsequent removal and
disposal;
(m) cleaning and treatment of faces.

Secant Pile Walls

Units 67 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) secant pile walls, empty bores ..... square metre.
Measurement 68 (05/01) The measurement of the secant pile walls shall be the area of the
vertical section through the centre line of the wall as required by the Contract.
Empty bores shall only be measured where a particular level is specified from
which boring shall commence and shall be the area of the vertical section
through the centre line of the empty boring between the specified commencing
level and specified finished level of the top of the wall.
Itemisation 69 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for secant pile walls in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Hard/hard secant pile walls.

2 Hard/soft secant pile walls.
3 Empty bores.
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II 1 Different diameters of piles.

2 Different spacings and overlap of piles at commencing level.

III 1 Secant pile walls 0 metres to 5 metres in depth.

2 Secant pile walls 0 metres to 10 metres in depth and so on in
steps of 5 metres.

Hard/Hard and Hard/Soft 70 (05/01) The items for hard/hard and hard/soft secant pile walls and empty
Secant Pile Walls and Empty bores shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General
Bores Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) pre-boring or jetting;
(b) casing or lining;
(c) boring or augering to a given level and removing and disposing of
surplus material;
(d) excavation, removal, and disposal of material (as Series 600
paragraphs 17, 18, 19, 23 and 39);
(e) support fluid and disposal;
(f) taking observations and maintaining the boring record and
concreting or grouting record of each pile and supplying one copy
to the Overseeing Organisation;
(g) precautions to prevent ingress of surface water and foreign matter;
(h) in situ concrete and precast members and the like (as Series 1700
paragraphs 5 and 10) and stripping concrete to required level and
exposing reinforcement;

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(i) trimming concrete at top of wall;

(j) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(k) taking undisturbed soil samples from the bore at any level;
(l) filling of empty bore and around the top of piles and subsequent
removal and disposal;
(m) systems for monitoring construction of the piles;
(n) measures for reduction of friction;
(o) cleaning and treatment of faces.

Contiguous Bored Pile Walls

Units 71 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) contiguous bored pile walls, empty bores ..... square metre.
Measurement 72 (05/01) The measurement of the contiguous bored pile walls shall be the
area of the vertical section through the centre line of the wall as required by the
Contract. Empty bores shall only be measured where a particular level is
specified from which boring shall commence and shall be the area of the
vertical section through the centre line of the empty boring between the
specified commencing level and the specified finished level of the top of the
wall.
Itemisation 73 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for contiguous bored pile walls in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:
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Group Feature

I 1 Contiguous bored pile walls.

2 Empty bores.

II 1 Different diameters of piles.

2 Different spacings of piles.

III 1 Contiguous bored pile walls 0 metres to 5 metres in depth.

2 Contiguous bored pile walls 0 metres to 10 metres in depth
and so on in steps of 5 metres.

Contiguous Bored Pile Walls 74 (05/01) The items for contiguous bored pile walls and empty bores shall in
and Empty Bores accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) pre-boring or jetting;
(b) casing or lining;
(c) boring or augering to a given level and removing and disposing of
surplus material;
(d) excavation, removal, and disposal of material (as Series 600
paragraphs 17, 18, 19, 23 and 39);
(e) support fluid and disposal;
(f) taking observations and maintaining the boring record and
concreting or grouting record of each pile and supplying one copy
to the Overseeing Organisation;

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(g) precautions to prevent ingress of surface water and foreign matter;

(h) in situ concrete and precast members and the like (as Series 1700
paragraphs 5 and 10) and stripping concrete to required level and
exposing reinforcement;
(i) trimming concrete at top of wall;
(j) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(k) taking undisturbed soil samples from the bore at any level;
(l) filling of empty bore and around the top of piles and subsequent
removal and disposal;
(m) additional measures for water retention;
(n) systems for monitoring construction of the piles;
(o) measures for reduction of friction;
(p) cleaning and treatment of faces.

Reinforcement for Embedded Retaining Walls

Units 75 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) bar and helical reinforcement ..... tonne.
(ii) rolled sections ..... tonne.
Measurement 76 (05/01) The mass of plain bar reinforcement to embedded retaining walls
shall be calculated on the basis that the nominal density of steel is 0.00785
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kilogrammes per square millimetre of cross-sectional area per linear metre; the
mass of deformed bar reinforcement shall be calculated on the basis of the
nominal rolling mass of the reinforcement.
The mass of rolled sections shall be calculated on the basis that the density of
steel is 7850 kilogrammes per cubic metre.
Itemisation 77 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for reinforcement for embedded
retaining walls in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the
following:

Group Feature

I 1 Bar reinforcement.
2 Helical reinforcement.
3 Rolled sections.

II 1 Nominal size 16 millimetres and under.

2 Nominal size 20 millimetres and over.

III 1 Different types and grade of steel.

IV 1 Bars or sections not exceeding 12 metres in length.

2 Bars or sections exceeding 12 metres in length but not
exceeding 13.5 metres and so on in steps of 1.5 metres.

Note: Group I Feature 3 Rolled Sections shall not be separately identified by

any Group II Feature.

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Reinforcement for 78 (05/01) The items for reinforcement for embedded retaining walls shall in
Embedded Retaining Walls accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) reinforcement (as Series 1700 paragraph 26);
(b) bending projecting reinforcement;
(c) rolled sections (as Series 1800 paragraphs 6 and 9);
(d) guides and hole spacers.

King Post Wall Plant

Units 79 (05/01) The units of measurement shall be:
(i) establishment of piling plant for king posts ..... item.
(ii) moving piling plant for king posts ..... number.
Measurement 80 (05/01) The establishment of piling plant for king posts shall be measured
once only for each king post wall.
Itemisation 81 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for piling plant for king posts in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Establishment of piling plant for king posts.

2 Moving piling plant for king posts.
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II 1 Bored cast-in-place piles.

2 Driven cast-in-place piles.

III 1 Different types.

IV 1 Different diameters.

V 1 Different locations.

Establishment of Piling Plant 82 (05/01) The items for establishment of piling plant for king posts shall in
for King Posts accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) establishment of piling plant (as this Series paragraph 5).
Moving Piling Plant for 83 (05/01) The items for moving piling plant for king posts shall in
King Posts accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) moving piling plant (as this Series paragraph 6).

King Posts
Units 84 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) king post pile shafts, empty bores ..... linear metre.
Measurement 85 (05/01) The measurement of king post pile shafts shall be the length of the
pile measured along the axis from the toe of the shoe or the bottom of the
excavation, whichever is appropriate, to the specified finished level of the
concrete pile head.

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Where an empty bore is specified above a pile shaft, the length classification of
the pile shaft shall be based on the overall bored or driven depth including the
empty bore.
86 (05/01) Empty bores shall only be measured where a particular level is
specified from which boring or driving shall commence and shall be the length
of empty bore or drive measured from the specified finished level of the
concrete pile head, to that particular commencing level.
Itemisation 87 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for king post piles in accordance
with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 King post pile shafts.

2 King post empty bores.

II 1 Vertical.
2 Raking.

III 1 Different types.

IV 1 Different materials.

V 1 Different cross-sections.

VI 1 King post pile shafts not exceeding 5 metres in length.

2 King post pile shafts exceeding 5 metres in length but not
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exceeding 10 metres and so on in steps of 5 metres.

King Post Pile Shafts and 88 (05/01) The items for king post pile shafts and empty bores shall in
Empty Bores accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) pile shafts and empty bores (as this Series paragraph 23).

Reinforcement for King Post Piles

Units 89 (05/01) The units of measurement shall be:
(i) bar and helical reinforcement ..... tonne.
(ii) rolled section members ..... tonne.
(iii) precast concrete members ..... linear metre.
Measurement 90 (05/01) The mass of plain bar reinforcement to king post piles shall be
calculated on the basis that the nominal density of steel is 0.00785 kilogrammes
per square millimetre of cross-sectional area per linear metre; the mass of
deformed bar reinforcement shall be calculated on the basis of the nominal
rolling mass of the reinforcement.
The mass of rolled section members shall be calculated on the basis that the
density of steel is 7850 kilogrammes per cubic metre.
The measurement of precast concrete members shall be the length required by
the Contract.

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Itemisation 91 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for reinforcement for king post
piles in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Bar reinforcement.
2 Helical reinforcement.
3 Rolled section members.
4 Precast concrete members.

II 1 Nominal size 16 millimetres and under.

2 Nominal size 20 millimetres and over.

III 1 Different grades of steel and types of steel and concrete.

IV 1 Bars or members not exceeding 12 metres in length.

2 Bars or members exceeding 12 metres in length but not
exceeding 13.5 metres and so on in steps of 1.5 metres.

Note: Group I Features 3 and 4 shall not be separately identified by any Group
II Feature.
Reinforcement for King 92 (05/01) The items for reinforcement for king post piles shall in accordance
Post Piles with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) reinforcement (as Series 1700 paragraph 26);
(b) bending projecting reinforcement;
(c) rolled section members (as Series 1800 paragraphs 6 and 9);
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(d) guides and hole spacers;

(e) precast concrete members (as Series 1700 paragraph 10).

King Post Walling

Units 93 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) king post walling ..... square metre.
Measurement 94 (05/01) The measurement shall be the superficial area of king post walling
required by the Contract.
Itemisation 95 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for king post walling in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 King post walling.

II 1 Different types.

III 1 Different thicknesses.

King Post Walling 96 (05/01) The items for king post walling shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) excavation, removal and disposal of material (as Series 600
paragraphs 17, 18, 19, 23 and 39);
(b) preservation of timber.
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1 (05/01) Surface impregnation of concrete shall be measured under Series

2000: Waterproofing for Structures.

In Situ Concrete
Units 2 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) in situ concrete ........ cubic metre.
Measurement 3 (05/01) No deduction shall be made for:
(a) holes, ducts, pockets, sockets, mortices and the like not exceeding
0.15 cubic metres each in volume;
(b) reinforcement;
(c) individual chamfers, splays, rebates, recesses, drips, grooves and
the like of 100 mm total girth or less when measured overall the
faces of the individual feature formed in the concrete;
(d) in the case of concrete with a patterned profile face, any
indentations of 100 mm total girth or less when measured overall
the faces of the indentations formed in the concrete;
(e) cast in components not exceeding 0.15 cubic metres each in
volume.
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Itemisation 4 (05/04) Separate items shall be provided for in situ concrete in accordance
with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 In situ concrete.

II 1 Different designs.
2 Different classes.

III 1 Blinding concrete 75 mm or less in thickness.

In Situ Concrete 5 (05/04) The items for in situ concrete shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) design;
(b) trial design;
(c) mixing, placing in or against any surface, including soil faces,
compaction, finishing and unformed surface finishes;
(d) curing and protection;
(e) formwork (as this Series paragraph 15) to upper surfaces inclined
at an angle of less than 15o to the horizontal;
(f) trial panels;
(g) falls, cambers, and shaped profiles;

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(h) construction joints, (whether or not shown on the Drawings) water

bars and stops including formwork (as this Series paragraph 15);
(i) weep pipes, pipe sleeves and the like;
(j) holes, ducts, pockets, sockets, mortices and the like not exceeding
0.15 cubic metres each in volume including formwork (as this
Series paragraph 15);
(k) formwork (as this Series paragraph 15) to edges of blinding
concrete 75 mm or less in thickness;
(l) filling to overbreak and working space;
(m) measures to control alkali - silica reaction;
(n) air entrainment;
(o) facilities and assistance for the Overseeing Organisation’s cover
meter survey;
(p) admixtures and additives.

Precast Concrete
Definition 6 (05/01) The term “precast” applies to a concrete unit cast on Site but not in
its final position, and to concrete units manufactured off the Site.
Units 7 (05/01) The units of measurement shall be:
(i) precast members, slabs, segmental units, hinges, specially moulded
blocks ........ number.
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(ii) precast copings, capping units, plinths and the like of uniform
cross section ......... linear metre.
(iii) precast facing units ......... square metre.
Measurement 8 (05/01) The measurement of precast facing units shall be the flat
undeveloped area.
The measurement of precast copings, capping units, plinths and the like shall be
the measurement along the centre line.
Itemisation 9 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for precast concrete in accordance
with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Precast members, slabs, segmental units, hinges, specially

moulded blocks.
2 Precast copings, capping units and plinths.
3 Precast facing units.

II 1 Different types.

III 1 Different sizes.

IV 1 Curved.

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Precast Members, Slabs, 10 (05/04) The items for precast members, slabs, segmental units, hinges,
Segmental Units, Hinges, specially moulded blocks, copings, capping units, plinths and facing units
Specially Moulded Blocks, shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions
Copings, Capping Units, include for:
Plinths and Facing Units
Item coverage (a) design;
(b) trial design;
(c) reinforcement (as this Series paragraph 26);
(d) formwork (as this Series paragraphs 15, 16 and 21);
(e) mixing, placing in or against any surface; including soil faces,
compaction finishing and unformed surface finishes;
(f) curing and protection;
(g) individual chamfers, splays, rebates, recesses, drips, grooves, and
the like;
(h) holes, ducts, pockets, sockets, mortices and the like;
(i) matching members;
(j) marking members for identification and delivery in matching
sequence;
(k) lifting devices including removal and bearing plates;
(l) temporary bracing or stays to prevent displacement;
(m) trial panels;
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(n) bedding, jointing and pointing including cramps, dowels or other

fixing devices;
(o) caulking and sealing between and under units and members;
(p) infilling to joints between adjacent units and members where the
maximum width of the joint is less than 150 mm including surface
finish and formwork;
(q) cutting and trimming;
(r) in the case of precast prestressed members and the like, and in the
case of precast and precast prestressed members and the like for
incorporation in in situ post-tensioned prestressed construction,
tendons (as this Series paragraph 37) and stressing (including
partially stressing) and grouting internal tendons (as this Series
paragraph 38);
(s) in the case of facing units, units for top, bottom, ends, changes in
direction, battering, waterproofing, weep pipes, pipe sleeves and
the like;
(t) air entrainment;
(u) admixtures and additives;
(v) measures to control alkali-silica reaction;
(w) facilities and assistance for the Overseeing Organisation’s cover
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Surface Finish of Concrete - Formwork

Units 11 (05/01) The units of measurement shall be:
(i) formwork ............ square metre.
(ii) void formers ........... linear metre.
Measurement 12 (05/01) The measurement shall be the area of formwork which is in contact
with the finished concrete but measured over the face of openings of 1 square
metre or less and features described in (c) below.
Formwork shall not be measured to:
(a) construction joints whether or not shown on the Drawings;
(b) holes, ducts, pockets, sockets, mortices and the like, not exceeding
0.15 cubic metres each in volume;
(c) individual fillets, chamfers, splays, drips, rebates, recesses,
grooves and the like of 100 mm total girth or less when measured
overall the faces in contact with the concrete;
(d) edges of blinding concrete 75 mm or less in thickness;
(e) upper surfaces of concrete inclined at an angle of less than 15o to
the horizontal;
(f) unformed surfaces.
Where concrete, other than blinding concrete 75 mm or less in thickness, is
placed in structural foundations, formwork shall be measured to the sides of
such concrete foundations regardless of whether or not any formwork is used,
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except where it is expressly stated on the Drawings that the concrete is to be

cast against the soil face.
For measurement of formwork:
(i) “horizontal” shall include formwork horizontal or inclined at any
angle up to and including 5o to the horizontal.
(ii) “inclined” shall include formwork inclined at any angle more than
5o up to and including 85o to the horizontal.
(iii) “vertical” shall include formwork inclined at any angle more than
85o up to and including 90o to the horizontal.
(iv) “at any inclination” shall include formwork horizontal or inclined
at any angle up to and including 90o to the horizontal.
13 (05/01) The measurement of void formers shall be the length measured
along the centre line of the void former, and shall be measured whether of a
permanent or temporary nature.

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Itemisation 14 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for formwork in accordance with
Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Formwork.
2 Void formers.

II 1 Horizontal more than 300 mm wide.

2 Inclined more than 300 mm wide.
3 Vertical more than 300 mm wide.
4 300 mm wide or less at any inclination.
5 Curved of both girth and width more than 300 mm at any
inclination.
6 Curved of girth or width of 300 mm or less at any inclination.
7 Domed.
8 Void formers of different cross section.

III 1 Different classes of surface finish.

2 Permanent formwork of different types.
3 Void formers of different types.

Formwork 15 (05/01) The items for formwork shall in accordance with the Preambles to
Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
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Item coverage (a) trial panels;

(b) falsework, centering, fabricating, assembling, cutting, fitting, and
fixing in position and taking measures to produce the required
shapes of concrete;
(c) forming cambers and falls;
(d) linings and taking measures to produce the required finish to the
surfaces of the concrete;
(e) cutting and fitting around projecting members, pipes, reinforcement
and the like;
(f) individual fillets, chamfers, splays, drips, rebates, recesses, grooves
and the like of 100 mm total girth or less when measured overall the
faces in contact with the concrete;
(g) maintaining in place until striking and allowing for any variation
from the minimum period for striking arising from prevailing
weather conditions;
(h) striking, taking down and removing;
(i) concrete provided in lieu of formwork to fill overbreak and working
space.
Void Formers 16 (05/01) The items for void formers shall in accordance with the Preambles
to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) fixing to avoid displacement during concreting operations;
(b) capping or blocking off ends;
(c) sealing ends and joints;
(d) proving holes.
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Surface Finish of Concrete - Patterned Profile Formwork

Definition 17 (05/01) The term “patterned profile formwork” shall be formwork
designed to produce a concrete face with a specified patterned profile
comprising ribs, corrugations, troughs or other patterns in relief.
Formwork with a specified regular pattern of formwork joints shall not be
classified as patterned profile formwork.
Units 18 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) patterned profile formwork ........ square metre.
Measurement 19 (05/01) The measurement shall be the flat undeveloped area of the
patterned concrete required by the Contract and measured over the face of
openings of 1 square metre or less and features described in (c) below.
Patterned profile formwork shall not be measured to:
(a) construction joints whether or not shown on the Drawings;
(b) holes, ducts, pockets, sockets, mortices and the like, not exceeding
0.15 cubic metres each in volume;
(c) individual fillets, chamfers, splays, drips, rebates, recesses,
grooves and the like, not forming part of the pattern and of 100 mm
total girth or less when measured overall the faces in contact with
the concrete;
(d) edge of blinding concrete 75 mm or less in thickness;
(e) upper surfaces of concrete inclined at an angle of less than 15o to
the horizontal.
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For measurement of patterned profile formwork:

(i) “horizontal” shall include patterned profile formwork horizontal or
inclined at any angle up to and including 5o to the horizontal.
(ii) “inclined” shall include patterned profile formwork inclined at any
angle more than 5o up to and including 85o to the horizontal.
(iii) “vertical” shall include patterned profile formwork inclined at any
angle more than 85o up to and including 90o to the horizontal.
(iv) “at any inclination” shall include patterned profile formwork
horizontal or inclined at any angle up to and including 90o to the
horizontal.
Itemisation 20 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for patterned profile formwork in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Patterned profile formwork.

II 1 Horizontal.
2 Inclined.
3 Vertical.
4 Curved at any inclination.

III 1 Different types.

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Patterned Profile Formwork 21 (05/01) The items for patterned profile formwork shall in accordance with
the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) formwork (as this Series paragraph 15).

Steel Reinforcement for Structures

Units 22 (05/01) The units of measurement shall be:
(i) bar and helical reinforcement ........ tonne.
(ii) fabric reinforcement ......... square metre.
(iii) dowels .......... number.
Measurement 23 (05/01) The mass of plain bar reinforcement shall be calculated on the
basis that the nominal density of steel is 0.00785 kilogrammes per square
millimetre of cross sectional area per linear metre; the mass of deformed bar
reinforcement shall be calculated as the nominal rolling mass of the
reinforcement. Steel bar supports to reinforcement where described in the
Contract shall be measured as reinforcement.
No allowance shall be made for the mass of welds and mechanical connections.
24 (05/01) Fabric reinforcement shall be measured as the area of work
covered, the BS reference being stated.
Itemisation 25 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for steel reinforcement for
structures in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:
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Group Feature

I 1 Bar reinforcement.
2 Fabric reinforcement of different BS references.
3 Helical reinforcement.
4 Dowels of different diameters and lengths.

II 1 Nominal size 16 millimetres and under.

2 Nominal size 20 millimetres and over.

III 1 Different types and grades of steel.

IV 1 Bars not exceeding 12 metres in length.

2 Bars exceeding 12 metres in length but not exceeding
13.5 metres and so on in steps of 1.5 metres.

V 1 Bars threaded through holes in members.

VI 1 Different types of deformed bars.

Reinforcement 26 (05/01) The items for reinforcement shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) cleaning, cutting and bending;
(b) binding with wire or other material;
(c) supports, cover blocks and spacers (except for steel bar supports to
reinforcement where shown on the Drawings);

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(d) extra fabric reinforcement at laps;

(e) welding;
(f) mechanical connections.
Dowels 27 (05/01) The items for dowels shall in accordance with the Preambles to
Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) drilling or forming holes and pockets, casting in and grouting;
(b) protective caps, sleeves and wrappings.

Reinforcement for Reinforced and Anchored Earth Structures

Units 28 (05/01) The units of measurement shall be:
(i) vertical rods, strip and bar reinforcing elements .......... linear
metre.
(ii) sheet, grid, mesh reinforcing elements .......... square metre.
Measurement 29 (05/01) The measurement of vertical rods shall be the length from the top
surface of the strip footing to the top of the facing unit or the top of the rod
whichever is the higher.
The measurement of strip and bar reinforcing elements shall be the overall
length including connections and, where applicable, the turn down for end
anchorages. Provided that where a strip element comprises more than one leg
measurement shall be of all legs, the number of legs measured being stated in
the item description.
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Measurement of sheet, grid or mesh reinforcing elements shall be the

summation of the areas of each layer.
Itemisation 30 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for reinforcement for reinforced
and anchored earth structures in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4
and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Vertical rods of nominal size 16 millimetres and under.

2 Vertical rods of nominal size 20 millimetres and over.
3 Strip and bar reinforcing elements of different cross-sections
or load carrying capacity.
4 Sheet, grid, mesh reinforcing elements of different
references.

II 1 Different materials.

III 1 Vertical rods of different lengths.

2 Strip and bar reinforcing elements of different lengths.

Vertical Rods 31 (05/01) The items for vertical rods shall in accordance with the Preambles
to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) cleaning and cutting;
(b) measures to prevent displacement including adjustments and
removal;
(c) protective treatment including tubes and grouting.
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Strip, Bar, Sheet, Grid or 32 (05/01) The items for strip, bar, sheet, grid or mesh reinforcing elements
Mesh Reinforcing Elements shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions
include for:
Item coverage (a) examining and checking steel for segregation, laminations, cracks
and surface flaws;
(b) cutting, marking off, drilling, notching, machining, bending,
connection within the length and preparing for connection to
vertical rod facing unit or capping unit;
(c) marking elements for identification;
(d) protective system (as Series 1900 paragraph 4);
(e) extra sheeting, grid or mesh at laps;
(f) bolts, nuts, washers and connecting to facing units;
(g) threading over of fixing to vertical rods;
(h) casting in ends to in situ capping units.

In Situ Post-tensioned Prestressing for Structures

Units 33 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) tendons, stressing and grouting, protective covering to external
tendons .......... number.
Definition 34 (05/01) For the purpose of this Series a tendon is defined as all the
permanent components of a system which imparts a compressive load to a
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concrete member through a single anchorage or bearing plate at each end of the
system.
Measurement 35 (05/01) Lengths of tendons shall be measured along the line of the tendon
between the outside faces of those parts of the anchorage units cast into the
concrete. Tendons shall be grouped so that no member of the group differs in
length from the stated length by more than 5%.
Itemisation 36 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for in situ post-tensioned
prestressing for structures in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and
the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Tendons.
2 Stressing and grouting internal tendons.
3 Stressing external tendons.
4 Final stressing and grouting tendons of members supplied
partially prestressed.

II 1 Tendons for in situ concrete construction.

2 Tendons for segmental construction.

III 1 Tendons of different types.

IV 1 Tendons of different stated lengths.

V 1 Protective covering of different types or size to external

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Tendons 37 (05/01) The items for tendons shall in accordance with the Preambles to
Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) forming, installing and sealing tendon ducts, sheaths and duct
formers to profile or between precast segmental units;
(b) steel bars, cables, wires or strands with couplers, tagging, binders,
spacers and proving that tendons are free to move between
anchorages in ducts;
(c) tendon anchorages, bearing plates, reinforcing helices, grout inlets,
vents and other components except where these are supplied
complete with precast members or segments;
(d) electrical bonding and proving electrical continuity of structure;
(e) forming recesses in the concrete for anchorages and jack seatings;
(f) allowing for variations of length in tendons contained in the same
bill item;
(g) cutting;
(h) cleaning ducts;
(i) marking, labelling, grouting and vent points with tendon
identification.
Stressing and Grouting 38 (05/01) The items for stressing and grouting internal tendons, stressing
Internal Tendons, Stressing external tendons and final stressing and grouting tendons of members supplied
External Tendons and Final partially prestressed shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities
Stressing and Grouting General Directions include for:
Tendons of Members
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Supplied Partially
Prestressed
Item coverage (a) checking the accuracy of load measuring equipment and adjusting;
(b) applying prestress in one or more stages;
(c) gripping and trimming tendons;
(d) taking observations and compiling a record of stressing and
grouting operations and supplying one copy to the Overseeing
Organisation;
(e) in the case of internal tendons, grouting trials, grouting, sealing
vent holes and end anchorages, treating ends of tendons and filling
anchorages and jack seating recesses with in situ concrete (as this
Series paragraph 5);
(f) in the case of external tendons, tying or binding to main structure
and sealing at joints;
(g) accommodating and adjusting for differences between tendons
included in the same bill item;
(h) calculation in respect of the required jacking force and extension;
(i) releasing tension and re-tensioning where pull-in is greater than
that agreed by the Overseeing Organisation;
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Protective Covering to 39 (05/01) The items for protective covering to external tendons shall in
External Tendons accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) tying or bonding to main structure;
(b) sealing at joints.
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Series 1800: Steelwork for Structures

Fabrication and Erection of Steelwork

Units 1 The units of measurement shall be:
(i) fabrication, permanent erection ......... tonne.
(ii) trial erection at the place of fabrication ......... item.
Measurement 2 The measurement shall be the computed mass of the finished member
comprising plates, rolled sections, shear connectors, stiffeners, cleats, packs,
splice plates and all fittings, without allowance for tolerances for rolling margin
and other permissible deviations from standard masses or nominal dimensions,
and excluding the masses of welds, bolts, nuts, washers, rivets and protective
coatings. No deductions shall be made for notches, cope holes, bolt and rivet
holes, and the like, which are each less than 0.03 square metres.
The computed mass of rolled and cast steel and cast iron shall be determined
from the dimensions shown on the Drawings on the following basis:
(a) rolled or cast steel, 7850 kilogrammes per cubic metre;
(b) cast iron, 7210 kilogrammes per cubic metre.
3 Deck panels shall be measured separately only when the deck panel is not
integral with the main member. Bracings, external diaphragms and the like shall
be measured separately as subsidiary steelwork only when they are not integral
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with main members or deck panels.

4 Main members and deck panels shall be inclusive of connectors,
stiffeners, internal diaphragms and other integral components.

Fabrication of Steelwork
Itemisation 5 Separate items shall be provided for fabrication of steelwork in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Fabrication.

II 1 Main members.
2 Deck panels.
3 Subsidiary steelwork.

III 1 Rolled sections.

2 Plated rolled sections.
3 Plated girders.
4 Box girders.

IV 1 Comprised of different combinations of grades of steel.

V 1 Curved on plan or elevation.

VI 1 Tapering.

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Fabrication 6 (05/01) The items for fabrication shall in accordance with the Preambles to
Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) examining and checking for segregation, laminations, cracks and
surface flaws and carrying out any remedial measures required by
the Overseeing Organisation in respect of such defects;
(b) cutting, marking off, drilling, notching, machining, treatment of
outside arrises, smoothing to slopes, form fitting, end and edge
preparation and cambering;
(c) riveting, bolting, assembling and pre-heating;
(d) welds, packing plates, rivets, bolts (including holding down bolts),
nuts and washers required to fabricate and to complete the erection
and installation on Site, together with spares and service bolts,
drifts, draw up cleats and the like;
(e) pre-production procedural trials;
(f) welder approval trials and provision of certificates;
(g) allowance for rolling margins, over-runs and other permissible
deviations;
(h) checking of deviations in plate panels and rolled and built-up
sections and of alignment at joints, including taking measurements
and observations and recording and supplying one copy of the
records to the Overseeing Organisation;
(i) preparation and supply of marked erection drawings, marking
members for identification and delivery in matching sequence;
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(j) in the case of weathering steel blast cleaning after fabrication.

Erection of Steelwork
Itemisation 7 Separate items shall be provided for erection of steelwork in accordance
with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Trial erection at the place of fabrication.

2 Permanent erection.

II 1 Different forms of steel substructure construction.

2 Different forms of steel superstructure construction.

Trial Erection at the Place of 8 The items for trial erection at the place of fabrication shall in accordance
Fabrication with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) temporary bracing or stays to prevent displacement including the
provision and removal of temporary attachments;
(b) proving dimensions, cambers and profiles and alignment at joints;
(c) match-marking members as required for permanent erection;
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(e) modifications and refitting of members as a result of the trial

erection;
(f) bolts, nuts, washers, sockets, base plates, anchorage assemblies,
drilling or forming holes and pockets and casting in.
Permanent Erection 9 (05/01) The items for permanent erection shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) temporary bracing or stays to prevent displacement including the
provision and removal of temporary attachments;
(b) welder approval trials and provision of certificates;
(c) procedural trials;
(d) permanent bolted, riveted and welded connections including the
provision of preheat and shelters for welding;
(e) checking of deviations in plate panels and rolled and built-up
sections and of alignment at joints, including taking measurements
and observations and recording and supplying one copy of the
records to the Overseeing Organisation;
(f) drilling or forming holes and pockets and casting in bars, sockets,
base plates and anchorage assemblies;
(g) adhesives and epoxy or polyester mortar, bedding mortar or grout.

Miscellaneous Metalwork
Definition 10 Miscellaneous metalwork shall comprise items of metalwork
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incorporated into structures and shall include ladders, brackets, handrails,

access covers and frames, mesh panels, walkway panels, screens, grilles and the
like.
Units 11 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) miscellaneous metalwork .......... number.
Measurement 12 Items of metalwork which are:
(a) included in the computed weight of fabricated items; or
(b) included in other measured items; or
(c) separately measured elsewhere;
shall not be measured as miscellaneous metalwork.
Itemisation 13 Separate items shall be provided for miscellaneous metalwork in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Miscellaneous metalwork.

II 1 Different types.

III 1 Different materials.

IV 1 Different sizes.

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Miscellaneous Metalwork 14 (05/01) The items for miscellaneous metalwork shall in accordance with
the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) fabrication (as this Series paragraph 6);
(b) erection (as this Series paragraphs 8 and 9);
(c) protective system (as Series 1900 paragraph 4);
(d) in situ concrete (as Series 1700 paragraph 5);
(e) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15).

Corrugated Steel Buried Structures

Units 15 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) corrugated steel buried structures (stating the length) .........
number.
Measurement 16 The length stated shall be the extreme length of the corrugated steel
buried structure.
Itemisation 17 Separate items shall be provided for corrugated steel buried structures in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Corrugated steel buried structures.

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II 1 Different types.

III 1 Different sizes.

IV 1 Different thicknesses or gauge.

Corrugated Steel Buried 18 The items for corrugated steel buried structures shall in accordance with
Structures the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) cutting, marking off, drilling, notching, bevels, skews, bends, edge
preparation, cambering, riveting, bolting and fabricating;
(b) marking members for identification and delivery in matching
sequence;
(c) laps, rivets, bolts, nuts, washers and the like, spares and service
bolts, drifts, draw up cleats and the like;
(d) protective system (as Series 1900 paragraph 4);
(e) channels;
(f) awaiting the results of tests;
(g) paved invert.

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Metal Facing Units for Reinforced Earth Structures

Units 19 The units of measurement shall be:
(i) metal facing units ......... square metre.
(ii) metal capping units and the like ........... linear metre.
Measurement 20 The measurement of metal facing units shall be the plane undeveloped
area of the facing.
The measurement of metal capping units and the like shall be the measurement
along the centre line.
Itemisation 21 Separate items shall be provided for metal facing and capping units in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Metal facing units.

2 Metal capping units and the like.

II 1 Different materials.

III 1 Different types.

IV 1 Different thicknesses or gauge.

V 1 Curved on plan.
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VI 1 Built to a batter.

Metal Facing Units and 22 The items for metal facing units and capping units shall in accordance
Capping Units with the Preambles to the Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) fabrication (as this Series paragraph 6);
(b) permanent erection (as this Series paragraph 9);
(c) protective system (as Series 1900 paragraph 4);
(d) threading over vertical rods;
(e) sealing joints;
(f) connection to reinforcing elements;
(g) matching as required.

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 Volume 4 Section 1 Chapter IV Series 1900
Method of Measurement for Highway Works Protection of Steelwork Against Corrosion

Series 1900: Protection of Steelwork Against Corrosion

Protective System
Units 1 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) protective system ........... square metre.
Measurement 2 The measurement shall be the surface area to be treated.
Itemisation 3 Separate items shall be provided for protection of steelwork against
corrosion in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the
following:

Group Feature

I 1 Protective system.

II 1 Different types.

Protective System 4 (05/03) The items for protective system shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) despatching paint samples to testing authority;
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(b) shop procedural trials;

(c) site procedural trials;
(d) masking and other measures to protect adjacent untreated work and
the removal of masking and other measures upon completion;
(e) joint fillers and treatment of joints;
(f) preparing materials for application;
(g) preparation of surfaces and coating at the place of fabrication and
on Site;
(h) complying with any special requirements in respect of ambient
conditions including the containment of dust and debris and for
intervals between successive operations and applications;
(i) labelling;
(j) storage;
(k) stripe coats;
(l) de-nibbing;
(m) heat treatment;
(n) obtaining the correct dry film thickness of paint or other coating;
(o) measures to protect uncoated steelwork;
(p) preparation and supply of system and data sheets;
(q) facilities and assistance for Overseeing Organisation’s inspection.

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 Volume 4 Section 1 Chapter IV Series 2000
Method of Measurement for Highway Works Waterproofing for Structures

Series 2000: Waterproofing for Structures

Waterproofing
Units 1 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) waterproofing ............. square metre.
Measurement 2 The measurement shall be the area of surface covered by the
waterproofing. No deduction shall be made for openings of 1 square metre or
less.
Itemisation 3 Separate items shall be provided for waterproofing for structures in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Waterproofing.

II 1 Different types.

III 1 More than 300 mm wide horizontal or at any inclination up

to
and including 30o to the horizontal.
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2 More than 300 mm wide at any inclination more than 30o up

to and including 90o to the horizontal.
3 300 mm wide or less at any inclination.
4 Domed.

Waterproofing 4 (05/02) The items for waterproofing shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) preparing, cleaning and drying;
(b) priming and bonding agents;
(c) laying to cambers, falls and crowns;
(d) protective layers;
(e) additional protection;
(f) levelling courses;
(g) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(h) additional base or binder course required as a result of the
Contractor’s choice of waterproofing;
(i) nibs, angle fillets, external angles, mitres, stops and the like;
(j) sealing and making good at edges and chases, around interruptions
and projections and up to abutting surfaces including cleaning and
priming;
(k) cutting out and rectifying imperfections;
(l) joints and laps;
(m) preparing surfaces at gullies and the like;
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(n) masking and other measures to protect adjacent untreated areas;

(o) complying with any special requirements in respect of ambient
conditions and for intervals between successive operations and
applications.

Surface Impregnation of Concrete

Units 5 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) surface impregnation of concrete ..... square metre.
Measurement 6 The measurement shall be the area of the surface to be impregnated of
any width or at any inclination. No deduction shall be made for openings of
1 square metre or less. For patterned surfaces the measurement shall be the flat
undeveloped area and measured over the face of individual fillets, chamfers,
splays, drips, rebates, recesses, grooves and the like, not forming part of the
pattern and of 100 mm total girth or less when measured overall the faces in
contact with the concrete. Surfaces shall be measured once only, irrespective of
the number of applications specified in the treatment.
Itemisation 7 Separate items shall be provided for surface impregnation of concrete in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Surface impregnation.
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II 1 Patterned surfaces.
2 Plain surfaces.

III 1 Different types of systems.

Surface Impregnation of 8 (05/01) The items for surface impregnation of concrete shall in accordance
Concrete with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) preparing, cleaning and drying;
(b) protection from precipitation and spray;
(c) masking and other measures to protect adjacent untreated
materials;
(d) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(e) facilities and assistance for the Overseeing Organisation’s
inspection;
(f) complying with any special requirements in respect of ambient
conditions and for intervals between successive operations and
applications;
(g) preparation and supply of data sheets;
(h) trial control panels;
(i) removal of graffiti.

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Removal of Existing Waterproofing (05/01)

Units 9 (05/01) The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) removal of existing waterproofing ………square metre
Measurement 10 (05/01) The measurement of removal of existing waterproofing shall be the
area of surface covered by the existing waterproofing.
No deduction shall be made for openings of 1 square metre or less.
Itemisation 11 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for removal of existing
waterproofing in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the
following:

Group Feature

I 1 Removal of existing waterproofing.

II 1 More than 300mm wide horizontal or at any inclination up

to
and including 30o to the horizontal.
2 More than 300mm wide at any inclination more than 30o up
to and including 90o to the horizontal.
3 300mm wide or less at any inclination.
4 Domed.
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Removal of Existing 12 (05/01) The items for removal of existing waterproofing shall in
Waterproofing (05/01) accordance with the Preamble to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) marking out the areas of waterproofing to be removed;
(b) removal of protective layer;
(c) removal of primer;
(d) preparation of existing surfaces to receive new waterproofing;
(e) disposal of materials (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(f) trials and approval tests;
(g) measures to prevent damage to existing surfaces;

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 Volume 4 Section 1 Chapter IV Series 2100
Method of Measurement for Highway Works Bridge Bearings

Series 2100: Bridge Bearings

Bearings
Units 1 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) bearings, installation of bearings ........... number.
Measurement 2 The measurement shall be the complete unit.
Itemisation 3 Separate items shall be provided for bearings in accordance with Chapter II
paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Bearings.
2 Installation of bearings.

II 1 Different types.

Bearings 4 The items for bearings shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of
Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) design;
(b) certificates;
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(c) provision of data and drawings;

(d) resubmissions and modifications;
(e) amendments to the Works;
(f) nuts, bolts, washers, dowels, protective caps, dust covers, sockets,
sleeves, wrapping, adhesives and lubricants;
(g) protective system (as Series 1900 paragraph 4);
(h) marking bearings for identification purposes.
Installation of Bearings 5 The items for installation of bearings shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) drilling or forming holes and pockets and casting in bolts, dowels,
sockets, base plates and anchorage assemblies;
(b) forming plinths including formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 14);
(c) setting and releasing locking mechanisms;
(d) adhesives and epoxy mortar, cement mortar or grout and surface
preparation therefor;
(e) greasing;
(f) alterations to concrete, formwork, reinforcement and the like to suit
selected bearings.

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 Volume 4 Section 1 Chapter IV Series 2300
Method of Measurement for Highway Works Bridge Expansion Joints and Sealing of Gaps

Series 2300: Bridge Expansion Joints and Sealing of Gaps

Bridge Deck Expansion Joints

Definition 1 The term “bridge deck expansion joint” covers all types of permanent joint
which allow expansion, contraction, shrinkage or angular rotation to take place
in decks of structures.
Units 2 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) bridge deck expansion joints ......... number.
Measurement 3 The measurement of bridge deck expansion joints shall be the complete
installation. The stated length shall be measured along the centre line of the joint.
Itemisation 4 Separate items shall be provided for bridge deck expansion joints in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Bridge deck expansion joints.

II 1 Different types or materials.

III 1 Different lengths.

IV 1 Different gap widths.

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Bridge Deck Expansion Joints 5 The items for bridge deck expansion joints shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) design;
(b) certificates;
(c) provision of data and drawings;
(d) resubmissions and modifications;
(e) amendments to the Works;
(f) preparing and cleaning surfaces;
(g) installing or constructing the joint, sub-surface drainage, below joint
drainage, in situ nosings, and waterproofing complete with fittings at
kerbs, footways, service ducts and the like including the use of
templates, guides and the like to retain the joint system in position;
(h) setting the joint having regard to temperature and other constraints;
(i) priming surfaces to be sealed, joint filler material, sealing strips,
inserting, protecting and sealing;
(j) adhesives and the like;
(k) forming, cutting and sealing grooves and edges in surfacings and
bridge deck waterproofing;
(l) protective system (as Series 1900 paragraph 4);
(m) greasing;

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(n) measures to protect the joint against damage or displacement;

(o) drilling or forming holes and pockets and casting in bolts, sockets,
base plates and anchorage assemblies;
(p) preparation and supply of data sheets.

Sealing of Gaps
Units 6 The units of measurement shall be:
(i) joint filler ............. square metre.
(ii) joint sealant, water bar, water stop .......... linear metre.
Measurement 7 The measurement of joint filler shall be the area of the surface to be covered
as stated in the Contract.
The measurement of joint sealant shall be the length of the joint on the external
face of the sealant.
The measurement of water bar or water stop shall be the length along the axis.
Joint filler and joint sealant shall not be measured to bridge deck expansion
joints.
Itemisation 8 Separate items shall be provided for sealing of gaps in accordance with
Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature
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I 1 Joint filler.
2 Joint sealant.
3 Water bar or water stop.

II 1 Different types or materials.

III 1 Different sizes.

IV 1 Different thicknesses.

Joint Filler 9 The items for joint filler shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of
Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) cutting and shaping;
(b) preparing, cleaning and priming surfaces;
(c) adhesives and the like;
(d) applying, inserting and casting in.
Joint Sealant 10 The items for joint sealant shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of
Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) preparing and cleaning surfaces;
(b) priming the surface of the joint;
(c) compressible strip;
(d) masking and protection;
(e) complying with temperature constraints.

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Water Bars or Water Stops 11 The items for water bars or water stops shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) cutting, notching, welding, fittings and jointing;
(b) cutting joint filler up to water bar or water stop;
(c) casting in.
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 Volume 4 Section 1 Chapter IV Series 2400
Method of Measurement for Highway Works Brickwork, Blockwork and Stonework

Series 2400: Brickwork, Blockwork and Stonework

Brickwork
Units 1 The units of measurement shall be:
(i) brickwork .......... square metre.
(ii) copings, string courses and the like .......... linear metre.
Measurement 2 The measurement shall be the superficial area of brickwork required by
the Contract. No deduction shall be made for openings of 0.10 square metre or
less.
The measurement of copings, string courses and the like shall be the length of
the work required by the Contract.
Facings shall be measured as extra over brickwork except where brickwork is
built entirely of facings.
Itemisation 3 Separate items shall be provided for brickwork in accordance with
Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Brickwork.
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II 1 Copings, string courses and the like of different sizes.

III 1 Different types of bricks.

IV 1 Different thicknesses.

V 1 Different bonds.

VI 1 Different types of mortar.

VII 1 Curved on plan.

VIII 1 With a battered face.

IX 1 In walls.
2 In facework to concrete.
3 In arches.
4 In alteration work.

Brickwork, Copings, String 4 (05/01) The items for brickwork, copings, string courses and the like shall
Courses and the Like in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions
include for:
Item coverage (a) bedding, jointing, pointing, raking out, wetting and fair-faced
work,
including rough and fair cutting;
(b) plinths, corbels, bull-noses, chases, rebates, quoins and the like,
grouting;
(c) ties, dowels, cramps, joggles and the like, including sinkings,
mortices and running in;

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(d) bonding into existing work;

(e) forming cavity;
(f) reinforcement (as Series 1700 paragraph 26);
(g) cavity filling between the brickwork and the backing;
(h) building in pipes, holdfasts, bolts and the like and forming small
openings;
(i) sample panels;
(j) damp proof courses and membranes;
(k) removing loose material from the backing and washing clean;
(l) curing and protection;
(m) admixtures and additives.

Blockwork and Stonework

Units 5 The units of measurement shall be:
(i) blockwork and stonework ....... cubic metre.
(ii) copings, string courses and the like ......... linear metre.
(iii) individual blocks, features or stones ......... number.
Measurement 6 The measurement of blockwork and stonework shall be the volume of the
work excluding the volume of the cavity and associated filling.
The measurement of copings, string courses and the like shall be the length of
the work required by the Contract.
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No deduction shall be made from the measurement for holes or voids of

0.15 cubic metre or less.
Itemisation 7 Separate items shall be provided for blockwork and stonework in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Blockwork.
2 Stonework.

II 1 Copings, string courses and the like of different sizes.

2 Individual blocks, features or stones of different sizes and
shape.

III 1 Different types of construction.

IV 1 Different materials.

V 1 Different types of mortar.

VI 1 Curved on plan.

VII 1 With a battered face.

VIII 1 In walls.
2 In facework to concrete.
3 In arches.
4 In alteration work.

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Blockwork, Stonework, 8 (05/01) The items for blockwork, stonework, copings, string courses and
Copings, String Courses and the like, individual blocks, features or stones shall in accordance with the
the Like, Individual Blocks, Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Features or Stones
Item coverage (a) dressing including in situ dressing;
(b) setting, bedding, jointing, coursing, raking out, quoins, grouting,
pointing, wetting and fair-faced work including rough and fair
cutting;
(c) bonding into existing work;
(d) ties, dowels, cramps, joggles and the like including sinkings,
mortices and running in;
(e) forming cavity;
(f) cavity filling between the blockwork or stonework and the
backing;
(g) building in pipes, holdfasts, bolts and the like and forming small
openings;
(h) sample panels;
(i) damp-proof courses and membranes;
(j) removing loose material from the backing and washing clean;
(k) reinforcement (as Series 1700 paragraph 26);
(l) grooves, rebates, recesses, stoolings and weatherings;
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(m) marking for identification and delivery in any matching sequence;

(n) manufacturer’s certificate and supplying a copy to the Overseeing
Organisation;
(o) curing and protection;
(p) admixtures and additives.

Remove from Store and Relay Brickwork, Blockwork and

Stonework
Units 9 The units of measurement shall be:
(i) remove from store and relay blockwork and stonework ..... cubic
metre.
(ii) remove from store and relay brickwork ..... square metre.
(iii) remove from store and relay copings, string courses and the like
..... linear metre.
(iv) remove from store and relay individual blocks, features or stones
..... number.
Measurement 10 The measurement of remove from store and relay blockwork and
stonework shall be the volume of the work required by the Contract. No
deduction shall be made for holes or voids of 0.15 cubic metre or less.
The measurement of remove from store and relay brickwork shall be the
superficial area of re-used brickwork required by the Contract. No deductions
shall be made for openings of 0.1 square metre or less.
The measurement of remove from store and relay copings, string courses and
the like shall be the length of the work required by the Contract.
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Brick facings shall be measured as extra over remove from store and relay
brickwork except where the brickwork is built entirely of facings.
Itemisation 11 Separate items shall be provided for remove from store and relay
brickwork, blockwork and stonework in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs
3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Remove from store and relay brickwork.

2 Remove from store and relay blockwork.
3 Remove from store and relay stonework.

II 1 Copings, string courses and the like of different sizes.

2 Individual blocks, features or stones of different sizes and
shape.

III 1 Different types of construction.

2 Different types of bond.

IV 1 Different types of bricks.

2 Different materials.

V 1 Different thicknesses.

VI 1 Different types of mortar.

VII 1 Curved on plan.

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VIII 1 With a battered face.

IX 1 In walls.
2 In facework to concrete.
3 In arches.
4 In alteration work.

Remove from Store and 12 The items for remove from store and relay brickwork, blockwork and
Relay Brickwork, Blockwork stonework shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General
or Stonework Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) loading, transporting from store unloading and positioning for
relaying;
(b) replacing items damaged during the foregoing operation;
(c) modifications and new materials;
(d) brickwork, copings, string courses and the like (as this Series
paragraph 4);
(e) blockwork, stonework, copings, string courses and the like,
individual blocks, features or stones (as this Series paragraph 8).

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Method of Measurement for Highway Works Special Structures

Series 2500: Special Structures

1 Unless stated otherwise in the Contract these items shall be used only
when the Contract provides for special structures to be designed by the
Contractor.
Notwithstanding the provisions for measurement of the Works set forth
elsewhere all the Works (with the exception of those works scheduled as not to
be included) within the Designated Outlines shall be deemed to be measured
and included within the single items in the Bill of Quantities priced by the
Contractor.
The measurement of the remainder of the Works shall exclude all Works
contained within the Designated Outlines except for those works scheduled as
stated above.
Units 2 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) special structures designed by the Contractor ...... item.
Measurement 3 The measurement of special structures designed by the Contractor shall
be the complete construction within the Designated Outlines with the exception
of those works scheduled as not to be included.
Itemisation 4 (05/01) Separate items shall be provided for special structures designed by
the Contractor in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the
following:
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Group Feature

I 1 Special structures designed by the Contractor.

II 1 Buried structure.
2 Earth retaining structure.
3 Environmental barrier.
4 Underbridge up to 8 m span.
5 Footbridge.
6 Piped culverts
7 Box culverts
8 Drains exceeding 900mm internal diameter
9 Other structures

III 1 Different locations.

Special Structures 5 The items for special structures designed by the Contractor shall in
Designed by the accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions
Contractor include for:
Item coverage (a) design;
(b) provision of design calculations and details;
(c) certificates;
(d) preparation and submission of priced schedule of quantities;
(e) provision of data, drawings and details of fabrication;

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(f) re-submissions and modifications;

(g) amendments to the Works;
(h) obtaining aesthetic approval;
(i) everything necessary for the completion of the Works within the
Designated Outlines, as shown in the relevant item coverages in
the Chapters and Series of the Method of Measurement, with the
exception of those works scheduled as not to be included;
(j) completing an Approval in Principle Form and submitting to the
Overseeing Organisation for acceptance.
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Method of Measurement for Highway Works Series 2600

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 Chapter IV Series 2700
Volume 4 Section 1 Accommodation Works, Works for Statutory
Method of Measurement for Highway Works Undertakers, Provisional Sums and Prime Cost Items

Series 2700: Accommodation Works, Works for Statutory

Undertakers, Provisional Sums and Prime Cost Items

1 Accommodation Works and Works for Statutory Undertakers (05/01)

The method of measurement for Accommodation Works and Works for
Statutory Undertakers shall be in accordance with the various Series of this
Method of Measurement.
2 Provisional Sums (05/01)
Where Provisional Sums are to be included in the Bill of Quantities they shall
be allocated to a particular construction heading and measured within the
relevant Series of this Method of Measurement. Where this is not possible they
shall be included under a separate division within the Bill of Quantities in
accordance with Volume 4 of the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway
Works, Chapter III Table 1.
Where a Daywork Schedule is to be included in the Bill of Quantities it shall be
in accordance with the recommendations contained within Volume 0 of the
Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works Section 1: Part 1, Annex A.
3 Prime Cost Items (05/01)
Where Prime Cost Items are to be included in the Bill of Quantities they shall
be in accordance with Volume 4 of the Manual of Contract Documents for
Highway Works Chapter II, Paragraph 2(b).
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Series 3000: Landscape and Ecology (05/01)

Definitions 1 Landscape and ecology works in this Series shall comprise new works
and maintenance of existing areas.

Ground Preparation and Cultivation

Units 2 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) vegetation clearance, subsoil treatment, final preparation of soils,
final cultivations ….. square metre.
Measurement 3 The measurement of ground preparation and cultivation shall be the plan
area.
Vegetation clearance shall be measured in addition to any items of general site
clearance measured in accordance with Series 200.
Itemisation 4 Separate items shall be provided for ground preparation and cultivation in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Vegetation clearance.
2 Subsoil treatment.
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3 Final preparation of soils.

4 Final cultivations.

II 1 Surfaces sloping at 10º or less to the horizontal.

2 Surfaces sloping at more than 10º to the horizontal.

Ground Preparation and 5 The items for ground preparation and cultivation shall in accordance with
Cultivation the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) cutting;
(b) removal of weeds;
(c) ripping and ploughing;
(d) herbicide;
(e) fertiliser, soil ameliorants;
(f) achieving tilth;
(g) grading and re-grading to contours and levels;
(h) removal of stones, undesirable and deleterious material;
(i) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(j) notices.

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Seeding and Turfing

Units 6 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) grass seeding, wildflower seeding, turfing …. square metre.
Measurement 7 The measurement of grass seeding, wildflower seeding and turfing shall
be the plan area.
Itemisation 8 Separate items shall be provided for seeding and turfing in accordance
with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Grass seeding.
2 Wildflower seeding.
3 Turfing.

II 1 Different mixtures.

III 1 Different seeding methods.

IV 1 Surfaces sloping at 10º or less to the horizontal.

2 Surfaces sloping at more than 10º to the horizontal.

Seeding and Turfing 9 The items for seeding and turfing shall in accordance with the Preambles
to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
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Item Coverage (a) establishment cutting;

(b) reseeding;
(c) importing turf;
(d) removal of turf from stockpile;
(e) pegging and pinning of turves;
(f) laying, levelling, infilling, bonding, cutting, tamping and dressing;
(g) temporary removal and replacement of seats, litter bins and the
like;
(h) herbicide;
(i) marking out and awaiting approval;
(j) raking;
(k) mixing;
(l) stirring;
(m) strimming;
(n) sweeping;
(o) dispersal;
(p) cutting edges;
(q) cutting around obstacles;
(r) re-forming edges;
(s) scarifying including sample areas;

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(t) watering including water supply;

(u) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(v) weed control (as this Series paragraph 20);
(w) maintenance of grassed areas (as this Series paragraph 34);
(x) maintenance of wildflower areas (as this Series paragraph 38);
(y) supply of certificates;
(z) notices.

Planting
Units 10 The units of measurement shall be:
(i) trees, shrubs and plants ….... number.
(ii) bulbs …… square metre.
Measurement 11 The measurement of bulbs shall be the plan areas of bulb planting.
Itemisation 12 Separate items shall be provided for planting in accordance with
Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Trees.
2 Shrubs.
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3 Wildflower plants.
4 Hedge plants.
5 Emergent, marginal and aquatic plants.
6 Bulbs.

II 1 Species and type.

III 1 Different sizes.

IV 1 In pits.
2 In trenches.
3 In beds.
4 In grassed areas.
5 In or adjacent to water areas.

V 1 Surfaces sloping at 10º or less to the horizontal.

2 Surfaces sloping at more than 10º to the horizontal.

Planting 13 The items for planting shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of
Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) notices, inspections, provenance and reporting;
(b) transportation, packing and unpacking;
(c) storage, handling and distribution;
(d) making arrangements for selection;
(e) treatment of nursery stock;

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(f) protection;
(g) stakes, labelling, ties, strapping, spacers, anchors, timber frames,
root barriers, cables and the like;
(h) marker posts;
(i) tubes, guards and ties;
(j) excavation, breaking up subsoil, backfilling, compaction and
firming;
(k) topsoil;
(l) reinstatement;
(m) multiple handling;
(n) compost, fertiliser and mixing;
(o) cultivation;
(p) sprays, dips and additives;
(q) drainage layers;
(r) ameliorants;
(s) root spreading and other measures;
(t) measures to avoid root disturbance of adjacent plants;
(u) support;
(v) pruning roots;
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(w) planting through turf and mulch mats;

(x) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(y) anchors;
(z) irrigation pipes;
(aa) measures for planting in or adjacent to water areas;
(bb) protective posts;
(cc) additional ground preparation for wildflower planting;
(dd) establishment maintenance of new planting;
(ee) marking out and awaiting approval;
(ff) anti-desiccant measures;
(gg) notch planting;
(hh) watering including water supply;
(ii) weed control (as this Series paragraph 20);
(jj) pruning shrubs and climbers (as this Series paragraph 24);
(kk) scrub control (as this Series paragraph 26);
(ll) hedge cutting, hedge laying (as this Series paragraph 27);
(mm) maintenance of trees (as this Series paragraph 28);
(nn) maintenance of grassed areas (as this Series paragraph 34);
(oo) maintenance of wildflower areas (as this Series paragraph 38);
(pp) management of waterbodies (as this Series paragraph 45).

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Mulching
Units 14 The units of measurement shall be:
(i) organic mulching, mulch mats, sheet mulch ……….square metre.
(ii) sheet mulch collars ……………… number.
Itemisation 15 Separate items shall be provided for mulching in accordance with
Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Organic mulching.
2 Mulch mats.
3 Sheet mulch.
4 Sheet mulch collars.

II 1 Different thickness, gauge or weight.

III 1 Different types.

IV 1 Different sizes.

V 1 Different tree locations.

VI 1 Surfaces sloping at 10º or less to the horizontal.

2 Surfaces sloping at more than 10º to the horizontal.
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Note: Group V Feature 1 shall only be measured in connection with Group I

Feature 4.

Mulching 16 The items for mulching shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of
Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) preparation;
(b) spreading and levelling;
(c) working in and around plants;
(d) hollowing out;
(e) placing around plants;
(f) splitting and cutting;
(g) securing edges;
(h) lapping and joints;
(i) pegging;
(j) stapling;
(k) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(l) inspections.

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Weed Control
Units 17 The units of measurement shall be:
(i) weed control to hardstandings and paved areas, topsoil heaps,
planted beds, open ditches, filter drains, grassed areas and
waterbodies …………….. square metre.
(ii) weed control to individual trees and shrubs ….…. number.
Measurement 18 The measurement of weed control to hardstandings and paved areas,
topsoil heaps, planted beds, open ditches, filter drains and grassed areas shall be
the plan area.
The measurement of weed control to individual trees and shrubs shall be the
number of trees or shrubs irrespective of girth.
Weed control shall be measured separately only when required to be carried out
in connection with any landscape and ecology areas that have been established
prior to the commencement of the Contract.
Itemisation 19 Separate items shall be provided for weed control in accordance with
Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Total weed control.

2 Selective weed control.
3 Weed control by spot application.
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4 Hand weeding.
5 Cutting weeds.

II 1 To hardstandings and paved areas.

2 To topsoil heaps.
3 To planted beds.
4 To open ditches.
5 To filter drains.
6 To grassed areas.
7 To wildflower areas.
8 To waterbodies.
9 To individual trees.
10 To individual shrubs.

III 1 Different types of waterbody.

IV 1 Different types of herbicide.

V 1 Surfaces sloping at 10o or less to the horizontal.

2 Surfaces sloping at more than 10o to the horizontal.

Note: Group V shall be applied only to Group II Features 1 to 6.

Weed Control 20 The items for weed control shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill
of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) protective measures;
(b) destruction;
(c) herbicides;

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(d) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);

(e) inspections and reports.

Maintenance of Established Trees and Shrubs

Units 21 The units of measurement shall be:
(i) pruning shrubs and climbers, thinning and coppicing and scrub
control …..… square metre.
(ii) hedge cutting, hedge laying ……….. linear metre.
(iii) maintenance of trees in urban streets, tree surgery and tree felling
……….. number.
Measurement 22 The measurement of pruning shrubs and climbers, thinning and coppicing
and scrub control shall be the plan area.
The measurement of hedge cutting and hedge laying shall be the plan length.
Maintenance of established trees and shrubs shall be measured separately only
when required to be carried out in connection with areas of trees and shrubs that
have been established prior to the commencement of the Contract.
Itemisation 23 Separate items shall be provided for maintenance of established trees and
shrubs in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature
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I 1 Pruning shrubs and climbers.

2 Thinning and coppicing.
3 Scrub control.
4 Hedge cutting.
5 Hedge laying.
6 Maintenance of trees in urban streets.
7 Tree surgery.
8 Tree felling.

II 1 Different species and type.

III 1 Different tree size categories.

IV 1 Different types of felling.

V 1 Different styles of hedge laying.

VI 1 Different locations.

VII 1 Surfaces sloping at 10o or less to the horizontal.

2 Surfaces sloping at more than 10o to the horizontal.

Note: Group VII features shall be applied only to Group I Features 1 to 5.

Pruning Shrubs and Climbers 24 The items for pruning shrubs and climbers shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) coppicing;
(b) removal of suckers;

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(c) repairs or replacement of supports;

(d) re-attaching;
(e) chipping;
(f) windrowing;
(g) processing for mulch;
(h) dealing with infected prunings or timber arisings;
(i) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(j) inspections and reports.
Thinning and Coppicing 25 The items for thinning and coppicing shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) selection;
(b) dealing with infected prunings or timber arisings;
(c) chipping;
(d) windrowing;
(e) processing for mulch;
(f) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(g) inspections and reports.
Scrub Control 26 The items for scrub control shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill
of Quantities General Directions include for:
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Item coverage (a) herbicide;

(b) cutting;
(c) furrowing and frilling;
(d) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(e) allowing for re-growth;
(f) inspections and reports.
Hedge Cutting, Hedge 27 The items for hedge cutting and hedge laying shall in accordance with the
Laying Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) pruning;
(b) coppicing;
(c) grubbing out or treating stumps;
(d) selection;
(e) stakes and binders;
(f) removing clippings, litter, debris and foreign objects;
(g) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(h) inspections and reports.
Maintenance of Trees in 28 The items for maintenance of trees in urban streets shall in accordance
Urban Streets with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) pruning;
(b) adjusting supports, stakes, ties, anchor systems, guards and grilles;

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(c) removal of stakes and ties;

(d) backfilling stake holes;
(e) making up levels beneath grilles;
(f) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(g) inspections and reports.
Tree Surgery 29 The items for tree surgery shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill
of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) pruning;
(b) dealing with damage to limbs and boles;
(c) repairing bark wounds;
(d) probing cavities;
(e) removal of debris and loose decayed wood from cavities;
(f) wire netting including felt tacks;
(g) removal of foreign objects;
(h) severance of climbing plants;
(i) crown lifting, thinning, reduction and reshaping;
(j) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(k) sterilising tools and the like;
(l) inspections and reports.
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Tree Felling 30 The items for tree felling shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill
of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) herbicide;
(b) drilling and frill girdling;
(c) treating re-growth;
(d) stump grinding;
(e) filling voids with topsoil;
(f) reinstatement of paved areas;
(g) grubbing up stumps;
(h) dealing with infected timber arisings;
(i) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(j) sterilising tools and the like;
(k) inspections and reports.

Maintenance of Established Grassed Areas

Units 31 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) Grass cutting …..….. square metre.
Measurement 32 Maintenance of grassed areas shall be measured separately only when
required to be carried out in connection with grassed areas that have been
established prior to the commencement of the Contract.

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Grass cutting shall be measured once only for each feature in Group II
irrespective of the total number of cuts required to be carried out during the
contract period.
The measurement of grass cutting shall be the plan area.
Itemisation 33 Separate items shall be provided for maintenance of established grassed
areas in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Grass cutting.

II 1 Central reserves.
2 Verges.
3 Visibility splays.
4 Islands and roundabouts.
5 Areas outside the highway boundary.
6 Banks and ditches.
7 Planting areas.
8 Side slopes to embankments and cuttings.
9 Other stated areas.

III 1 High frequency.

2 Medium frequency.
3 Low frequency.
4 Minimal frequency.
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Note: Group III Features 1 to 4 shall be applied only to Feature 1 of Group I.

Maintenance of Established 34 The items for the maintenance of established grassed areas shall in
Grassed Areas accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include
for:
Item coverage (a) temporary removal and replacement of seats, litter bins and the
like;
(b) removal of stones, litter, undesirable and deleterious material;
(c) cutting around obstacles and between plants;
(d) strimming;
(e) sweeping;
(f) cutting edges;
(g) re-forming edges;
(h) raking;
(i) dispersal;
(j) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(k) inspections and reports.

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Maintenance of Established Wildflower Areas, Areas of Nature

Conservation Value and Ornamental Planting Areas
Units 35 The unit of measurement shall be:
(i) maintenance of wildflower areas, areas of nature conservation
value and ornamental planting areas …….. square metre.
Measurement 36 Maintenance of wildflower areas, areas of nature conservation value and
ornamental planting areas shall be measured separately only when required to
be carried out in connection with wildflower areas, areas of nature conservation
value and ornamental planting areas which have been established prior to the
commencement of the Contract.
The measurement of maintenance of wildflower areas and maintenance of areas
of nature conservation value and ornamental planting areas shall be the plan
area.
Itemisation 37 Separate items shall be provided for maintenance of wildflower areas,
areas of nature conservation and ornamental planting areas in accordance with
Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Maintenance of wildflower areas.

2 Maintenance of areas of nature conservation value.
3 Maintenance of ornamental planting areas.
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II 1 Different locations.

III 1 Surfaces sloping at 10o or less to the horizontal.

2 Surfaces sloping at more than 10o to the horizontal.

Maintenance of Established 38 The items for maintenance of wildflower areas, areas of nature
Wildflower Areas, Areas of conservation value and ornamental planting areas shall in accordance with the
Nature Conservation Value Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
and Ornamental Planting
Areas
Item coverage (a) temporary removal and replacement of seats, litter bins and the
like;
(b) removal of stones, litter, undesirable and deleterious material;
(c) hoeing and raking;
(d) cutting;
(e) cutting edges;
(f) re-forming edges;
(g) strimming;
(h) sample areas;
(i) chopping and dispersal;
(j) cutting and scarifying;
(k) cutting around obstacles and between plants;
(l) measures to avoid uprooting desirable vegetation;

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(m) sweeping;
(n) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(o) inspections and reports.

Control of Rabbits and Deer

Units 39 The units of measurement shall be:
(i) rabbit control within the highway boundary, rabbit clearance in
fenced areas of planting, deer clearance in fenced areas of planting
……item.
Itemisation 40 Separate items shall be provided for control of rabbits and deer in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Rabbit control within the highway boundary.

2 Rabbit clearance in fenced areas of planting.
3 Deer clearance in fenced areas of planting.

II 1 Different locations.

Note: Group II shall be applied only to Group I Features 2 and 3.

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Control of Rabbits and Deer 41 The items for control of rabbits and deer shall in accordance with the
Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item Coverage (a) providing evidence of operative training;
(b) pesticides;
(c) cutting brambles and herbage;
(d) marking badger setts and fox earths and subsequent removal of
markers;
(e) blocking entry and exit holes;
(f) filling, reinstatement and re-forming;
(g) dealing with arisings;
(h) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(i) inspections;
(j) reports, records and registers.

Management of Established Waterbodies

Units 42 The units of measurement shall be:
(i) removal of rubbish and debris, inspections of inlets and outlets, silt
inspection, reed bed inspection ….... item.
(ii) silt removal ………….. cubic metre.

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Measurement 43 Management of established waterbodies shall be measured separately

only when required to be carried out in connection with waterbodies that have
been established prior to the commencement of the Contract.
Itemisation 44 Separate items shall be provided for management of waterbodies in
accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Removal of rubbish and debris.

2 Inspections of inlets and outlets.
3 Silt inspection.
4 Reed bed inspection.
5 Silt removal.

II 1 Different types of waterbody.

III 1 Different locations.

Management of Established 45 The items for management of waterbodies shall in accordance with the
Waterbodies Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) notices and reports;
(b) excavation (as Series 600 paragraphs 18 and 19);
(c) deposition and spreading;
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(d) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39).

Special Ecological Measures

Units 46 The units of measurement shall be:
(i) installation of tunnels and underpasses, maintenance of tunnels and
underpasses.……. item.
(ii) installation, maintenance of otter ledges, otter-proof grilles,
reflectors, artificial nests, boxes, perches and other stated habitat
creation measures …….… number.
Measurement 47 The measurement of installation of tunnels and underpasses shall be the
complete installation at each stated location.

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Itemisation 48 Separate items shall be provided for special ecological measures in

accordance with Chapter II paragraph 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Installation.
2 Maintenance.

II 1 Tunnels and underpasses.

2 Otter ledges.
3 Otter-proof grilles.
4 Reflectors.
5 Artificial nests.
6 Boxes.
7 Perches.
8 Other stated habitat creation measures.

III 1 Different locations.

IV 1 Different types.

V 1 Different sizes.

Installation of Tunnels and 49 The items for installation of tunnels and underpasses and otter ledges
Underpasses, Otter Ledges shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions
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include for:
Item coverage (a) drains and service ducts (as Series 500 paragraph 16);
(b) excavation of acceptable material (as Series 600 paragraphs 17 &
18);
(c) excavation of unacceptable material (as Series 600 paragraph 19);
(d) excavation in hard material (as Series 600 paragraph 23);
(e) deposition of fill and compaction (as Series 600 paragraphs 33 and
52);
(f) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(g) imported fill (as Series 600 paragraph 45);
(h) concrete (as Series 1700 paragraphs 5 and 10);
(i) formwork (as Series 1700 paragraph 15);
(j) reinforcement (as Series 1700 paragraph 26);
(k) miscellaneous metalwork (as Series 1800 paragraph 14);
(l) waterproofing (as Series 2000 paragraph 4);
(m) sealants (as Series 2300 paragraph 10);
(n) waterbars and waterstops (as Series 2300 paragraph 11);
(o) brickwork (as Series 2400 paragraph 4);
(p) blockwork and stonework (as Series 2400 paragraph 8).

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Installation of Otter-proof 50 The items for installation of otter-proof grilles shall in accordance with
Grilles the Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) miscellaneous metalwork (as Series 1800 paragraph 14).
Installation of Reflectors, 51 The items for installation of reflectors, artificial nests, boxes, perches
Artificial Nests, Boxes, and other stated habitat creation measures shall in accordance with the
Perches and Other Stated Preambles to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Habitat Creation Measures
Item coverage (a) licences;
(b) fabrication and construction;
(c) fixings.
Maintenance of Tunnels and 52 The items for maintenance of tunnels and underpasses, otter ledges, otter-
Underpasses, Otter Ledges, proof grilles, reflectors, artificial nests, boxes, perches and other stated
Otter-proof Grilles, habitat creation measures shall in accordance with the Preambles to Bill of
Reflectors, Artificial Nests, Quantities General Directions include for:
Boxes, Perches and
Other Stated Habitat
Creation Measures
Item coverage (a) reports;
(b) cleaning and clearing;
(c) removal of obstructions;
(d) repairs;
(e) disposal of material (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
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(f) licences;
(g) inspections.

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Series 5000: Maintenance Painting of Steelwork (05/03)

Surface Preparation and Protective System

1 The items in this Series are for the measurement of maintenance painting
work. Protective systems to new steelwork shall be measured under Series
1900.
Units 2 The units of measurement shall be:
(i) surface preparation and protective system to general surfaces
………… square metre;
(ii) surface preparation and protective system to parapets, pedestrian
guardrails and the like ………… linear metre;
(iii) surface preparation and protective system to bearings, CCTV
masts, steel lighting columns, bracket arms, equipment boxes,
cabinets and the like …….… number.
Measurement 3 The measurement of surface preparation and protective system to general
surfaces shall be the surface area to be treated.
The measurement of surface preparation and protective system to parapets,
pedestrian guardrails and the like shall be the developed length (on plan) to be
treated.
The measurement of surface preparation and protective system to bearings,
CCTV masts, steel lighting columns, bracket arms, equipment boxes, cabinets
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and the like shall be the complete unit.

Itemisation 4 Separate items shall be provided for surface preparation and protective
system, in accordance with Chapter II paragraphs 3 and 4 and the following:

Group Feature

I 1 Surface preparation.
2 Protective system.

II 1 General surfaces.
2 Parapets, pedestrian guardrails and the like.
3 Bearings, CCTV masts, steel lighting columns, bracket arms,
equipment boxes, cabinets and the like.

III 1 Different sizes.

IV 1 Different methods.

V 1 Different types.

VI 1 Different locations.

Note: Group VI shall be applied only to Group II Feature 1.

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Surface Preparation 5 The items for surface preparation shall in accordance with the Preambles
to Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:
Item coverage (a) procedure trials;
(b) masking and other measures to protect adjacent untreated work and
the removal of masking and other measures upon completion;
(c) complying with any special requirements in respect of ambient
conditions including the containment of dust and debris and for
intervals between successive operations and applications;
(d) joint fillers and sealant and treatment of joints and plies;
(e) removal of water, condensation, oil, grease, residues, encrusted
rust, foreign matter and contaminants;
(f) cleaning;
(g) rinsing, washing;
(h) feathering edges;
(i) profiling;
(j) protection of prepared areas;
(k) drying;
(l) disposal (as Series 600 paragraph 39);
(m) facilities and assistance for inspection by the Overseeing
Organisation.
Protective System 6 The items for protective system shall in accordance with the Preambles to
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Bill of Quantities General Directions include for:

Item coverage (a) procedure trials, trial panels and reference panels;
(b) protective system (as Series 1900 paragraph 4);
(c) patch coats.

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