Scope of Utility Search – Prime

  • To obtain utility asset maps of the existing infrastructure for the 5 main utilities only at the proposed search area (C2 under NRSWA) to include and be limited to electricity, water, drainage, gas, Openreach and to include IGTs, IDNOs and LinesearchbeforeUdig as necessary.
  • Reports will be issued in pdf format via email/file transfer.
  • The reports will be issued at the timescale noted in the fee proposal for the option selected.
  • The report will be issued at the timescale selected on the PES website or agreed on our fee proposal (after 24hrs or 5/10/20 working days).
  • Outstanding utility responses will be provided in subsequent issues of the report until all are received. Generally 24hr reports will be reissued at day 5; 10 and 20, 5 day reports will be issued at day 10 and 20 and finally 10 day reports will be reissued at day 20.
  • Any outstanding utility responses will be provided in subsequent issues of the report until all are received.
  • Supplementary Terms
    • Information
      • The provision of utility record plans is based on information provided by the client and information provided by the utility and service organisations about their plant and network. The pack will be based on desk research only.
    • Existing Plant
      • The quality and accuracy of information provided by utilities about their existing plant is indicative and no warranty is made as to its accuracy. Therefore, any utility record plan and/or marked up drawings provided by each utility must only be used as a guide and the actual location of plant should be verified by EML/GPR Survey or trial holes before construction works commence.
    • Liability
      • Premier Energy Services Ltd will take all reasonable steps to obtain the most robust information but shall accept no liability for the accuracy of such information or report and in addition to any limitation of liability under its standard terms and conditions, shall not be liable for any action taken in reliance on the information or any report.
    • Disbursements
      • Actual disbursements levied by Utility Companies (estimated or optional) will be invoiced by Premier Energy Services Ltd.
  • These services are provided subject to these Supplementary Terms and our Standard Terms and Conditions.

Scope of Utility Search – Premier

  • To obtain utility asset maps of the existing infrastructure at the proposed search area (C2 under NRSWA, Quality Level D (QL-D) under BSI’s PAS 128:2014 Specification for Underground Utility Detection, Verification and Location).
  • The report will be issued at the timescale selected on the PES website or agreed on our fee proposal (after 24hrs or 5/10/20 working days).
  • Outstanding utility responses will be provided in subsequent issues of the report until all are received. Generally 24hr reports will be reissued at day 5; 10 and 20, 5 day reports will be issued at day 10 and 20 and finally 10 day reports will be reissued at day 20.
  • Additional CD copy available on request. Hard copy reports attract an additional charge.
  • Supplementary Terms
    • Information
      • The provision of utility record plans is based on information provided by the client and information provided by the utility and service organisations about their plant and network. The pack will be based on desk research only.
    • Existing Plant
      • The quality and accuracy of information provided by utilities about their existing plant is indicative and no warranty is made as to its accuracy. Therefore, any utility record plan and/or marked up drawings provided by each utility must only be used as a guide and the actual location of plant should be verified by EML/GPR Survey or trial holes before construction works commence.
    • Liability
      • Premier Energy Services Ltd will take all reasonable steps to obtain the most robust information but shall accept no liability for the accuracy of such information or report and in addition to any limitation of liability under its standard terms and conditions, shall not be liable for any action taken in reliance on the information or any report.
    • Disbursements
      • Actual disbursements levied by Utility Companies (estimated or optional) will be invoiced by Premier Energy Services Ltd.
  • These services are provided subject to these Supplementary Terms and our Standard Terms and Conditions.

Scope of Utility Search – Premier Plus

  • To undertake a desktop study of the existing utility infrastructure at the proposed development.
  • Liaising with the client to establish the development proposals (up to 50 units, larger sites are subject to higher fees and are assessed on a case-by-case basis).
  • To obtain utility asset maps of the existing infrastructure at the proposed development (C2 under NRSWA, Quality Level D (QL-D) under BSI’s PAS 128:2014 Specification for Underground Utility Detection, Verification and Location).
  • To review each utility’s asset maps and provide comment on any site constraints such as utility plant that may require maintaining, diverting or disconnecting, plus the potential for easements and wayleaves.
  • Providing a summarised report, making comments where necessary and identify further areas of investigation.
  • Providing a copy of each utility’s asset maps.
  • Supplementary Terms
    • Information
      • The provision of utility record plans is based on information provided by the client and information provided by the utility and service organisations about their plant and network. The pack will be based on desk research only.
    • Existing Plant
      • The quality and accuracy of information provided by utilities about their existing plant is indicative and no warranty is made as to its accuracy. Therefore, any utility record plan and/or marked up drawings provided by each utility must only be used as a guide and the actual location of plant should be verified by EML/GPR Survey or trial holes before construction works commence.
    • Liability
      • Premier Energy Services Ltd will take all reasonable steps to obtain the most robust information but shall accept no liability for the accuracy of such information or report and in addition to any limitation of liability under its standard terms and conditions, shall not be liable for any action taken in reliance on the information or any report.
      • Where applicable, our cost estimates provided in the course of the Services, are provided on the basis of our experience and are accordingly on a “best guess” basis. The client should be aware that actual charges made by utilities providers are determined by a number of factors. Accordingly any PES cost estimates provided are “guestimates” and are for information purposes only. If the client wishes to have more robust information, budget estimates should be obtained from utilities providers.
      • Premier Energy Services Ltd will take all reasonable steps to obtain the most robust information but shall accept no liability for the accuracy of such information or report and in addition to any limitation of liability under its standard terms and conditions, shall not be liable for any action taken in reliance on the information or any report.
    • Disbursements
      • Actual disbursements levied by Utility Companies (estimated or optional) will be invoiced by Premier Energy Services Ltd.
    • Cost Data
      • Any new cost information is based on data gathered from utilities. The information given is provided for information only to enable a general financial appraisal of the likely utility costs and charges.
      • Cost data provided by the utilities for budget only purposes should not be used for contract purposes. Formal quotations can only be provided for new supplies and any reinforcement; off-site or diversion works when the site has full planning permission and detailed plans are submitted to each utility.
    • Utility Infrastructure
      • Utility infrastructures are dynamic with new loads affecting them in different ways and future developments coming on stream all the time. The difficulty for any site appraisal is that load cannot be secured until formal site supply quotations have been applied for, accepted and paid. Therefore, it must be clearly understood that the information and estimated budget costs given in any utility site investigation report could be superseded by load demand take-up at any time. The net result is that in future the contents of this report may become superseded and will require updating.
  • These services are provided subject to these Supplementary Terms and our Standard Terms and Conditions.

Scope of Premier Asset Layered Map (PALM)

  • To use the data, obtained through the Utility Record Search, of the existing infrastructure (C2 under NRSWA, Quality Level D (QL-D) under BSI’s PAS 128:2014 Specification for Underground Utility Detection, Verification and Location).
  • To provide a detailed “Layered” A3 pdf map of the affected utility infrastructure surrounding the site.
  • For larger sites, bespoke sizing of maps (e.g. A0, A1 etc.) to be agreed. The creation of viewports to cover specific areas is at the discretion of PES.
  • Details extracted from the electric, water (clean and waste), gas, Openreach (formerly BT) and Virgin Media plans (where present), will be mapped. Additional utilities will be added, where identified.
  • Details will include electric cable lines, ducts, chambers, gas/water mains, pipe sizes and material (where stated), flow arrows, poles, cabinets etc.
  • Standard production time is within 20 working days of instruction, assuming the Premier records search is instructed on the same date. Faster turnarounds may be available on a site-by-site basis, please ask PES for details.
  • Additional Features
    • Each utility layer has a unique colour coding for ease of identification and can be isolated as a single layer or overlay in a suitable pdf reader.
    • Utility layers can be printed collectively or individually from one file benefiting from a consistent background format not associated with the original utility company asset records.
    • Pdfs can be saved and used on hand held devices in the field so records can be viewed in an easy format to help identify utility plant before disconnections, demolition, earthworks or
      piling works commence. N.B. Use is subject to mobile software compatibility
    • A layered .dwg, .dwf, .dgn, .dxf, .shp or .kml file with an OS Mastermap map base or other suitable format, can also be supplied for use in AutoCAD, Microstation or GIS software to enable subsequent designers to change line types and adjust lines following further investigation.
    • Provides easy to use information for risk assessment to meet “Designers”, “Client”, “Contractors” and “Planning Coordinators” Health & Safety responsibilities under the CDM Regulations.
  • PALM Plus
    • PALM Plus provides all the features of the standard PALM listed above but also a strategic overview drawing showing proposed points of connection for gas, water and electric as well as identifying locations of S278 works where required.
    • All proposed route options and distances are marked, as well as any constraints.
    • PALM Plus can be used to highlight development areas, construction phases and site plan.
    • The strategic overview uses free to use OpenData OS Vector Map as background mapping.
  • Client Responsibilities
    • Client to provide licensed OS Mastermap file in .dwg format. If no files are available, extra licensing costs will be incurred and charged as a disbursement.
  • Supplementary Terms
    • Charges
      • The standard fee allows for an area up to 250m x 250m and includes up to five utility records to be added to the PALM. PES reserves the right to charge additional costs should additional utilities be present. Additional fees will be advised if required before proceeding.
    • Existing Plant
      • The quality and accuracy of information provided by utilities about their existing plant is indicative and no warranty is made as to its accuracy. Therefore, any mapping records and/or marked up drawings provided by each utility must only be used as a guide and the actual location of plant should be verified by EML/GPR survey or trial holes before construction works commence.
    • Liability
      • Premier Energy Services Ltd will take all reasonable steps to obtain the most robust information but shall accept no liability for the accuracy of such information or report and in addition to any limitation of liability under its Standard Terms and Conditions, Premier Energy Services Ltd shall not be liable for any action taken in reliance on the information or any report provided as part of this Scope of Services.
    • Administration Charge on Disbursements
      • If Premier Energy Services Ltd has to pay disbursements on a client’s behalf an administration fee of 15% of expenditure is charged. This charge does not apply to obtaining existing utility records.
    • Novation and Warranties
      • We assume that novations are not normally required and this is not included in our standard fee. If novations are required we will review each request on a project by project basis and advise what fee PES will charge for such a novation or reliance letter. It must be noted that any PALM over 3 months old is not to be relied upon due to the issues identified above in Supplementary Terms – Existing Plant. Accordingly, PES’s stance is that the older the PALM the less likely that PES will be able to accept any request for a novation or reliance letter and if PES can accept the request, then the receiving party must clearly understand and accept any conditions or limitations that PES feels that it ought to impose.
      • We assume that collateral warranties are not normally required and this is not included in our standard fee. If collateral warranties are required we will accept the Construction Industry Council (CiC) Form of Warranty and an additional cost per warranty will be applied.
    • Alternative Contracts
      • In the event that you request alternative or warranty terms, we would require a lump sum fee to cover our legal and administrative time. Our fee for bespoke warranty is £1,000 plus VAT and for bespoke appointments is up to £2,500 plus VAT. We reserve the right to negotiate amendments to the appointment documents to suit our Professional Indemnity Insurers’ requirements and legal advisors recommendations.
  • These services are provided subject to these Supplementary Terms and our Standard Terms and Conditions.
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