Pre Contract Services

It is fundamental to the success of any project, irrespective of size that the correct procurement route is adopted. At Foy Consulting we have practical experience of both construction and contract law and combine these with our knowledge of resolving disputes to understand how a particular dispute could have been avoided. In our experience many disputes emanate from an incorrect procurement method combined with unclear or ambiguous contractual arrangements. These in turn leads to a breakdown of trust between the parties following which disputes become a virtual certainty.

Our pre-contract services comprise:


For Employers:

  • Advice and recommendation of the best procurement route for your project.
  • Advising and recommending on the most appropriate standard form of contract. Foy Consulting have experience in the principal building, civil engineering, mechanical/electrical and process standard forms including JCT, DOM 1/2, ICE, FIDIC, NEC, GC/Works, MF/1 and IChemE contracts.
  • Advising as to the contractual/commercial effects of bespoke amendments to standard forms.
  • Reviewing and advising on the allocation of risks for bespoke forms of contract.
  • Reviewing and advising on insurance requirements, bonds, collateral warranties and associated documents.
  • Preparation of tender documents.

For Contractors and Sub-Contractors:

  • Advising as to the contractual/commercial effects of bespoke amendments to standard forms and the allocation of risks for bespoke forms of contract.
  • Reviewing and advising on insurance requirements, bonds, collateral warranties and associated documents.
  • Cost estimating and pricing of tenders.

Other services:

Contract Management Services

Dispute Resolution