What belongs in the issue register?
Illustrative example. These fields are a blank review framework, not a finding about any actual contract.
| Topic | Review question | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Source | Contract document and location | Trace |
| Consequence | Price, programme or delivery effect | Risk register |
| Response | Clarification, departure or assumption | Bid strategy |
| Approval | Contracts, legal and technical review | Sign-off path |
What does the publisher confirm?
NEC, FIDIC and Australian standard contracts have different structures and editions. The actual tender pack remains the controlling source.
Sources: Standards Australia: Contract standards and current editions
How is a position closed?
Record the exact document reference, owner and formal response. A contracts professional and legal adviser approve any contractual interpretation or proposed departure.
This is a document-control guide, not legal advice. A contracts professional and qualified legal adviser must decide the contractual position.
Common questions
What else should the bid team know?
Can this page decide the contract position?
No. Seek qualified contracts and legal advice on the actual tender wording.
Should generic clause text be copied into a bid schedule?
No. Use the licensed contract source and prepare project-specific questions.
Who approves engineering?
Only the registered engineer responsible for the job performs engineering sign-off.
Primary sources
- NEC4 contract familiesNEC Contracts
- Plant and Design-Build Contract, Second Edition, 2017FIDIC
- Contract standards and current editionsStandards Australia