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Building branch enclosures

Below you will find enclosures and documents issued by building branch in the planning of minor works schemes. To open each document please click on the links provided.

Buildsafe guidance note for action plan 1

Provides guidance on the requirements for tendering for public sector works contracts.

Buildsafe guidance note for action plan 2

Contains further actions on the requirements for tendering for public sector contracts.

GCCG Buildsafe NI

Contractors health and safety report.

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Advertising template

Template advertisement for construction contracts (under the EU notification threshold).

VAT circular

Published with regards to the regulations governing Value Added Tax (VAT)

Unique Tax Reference Number

Sets out the Department's requirements in relation to the production of current Unique Tax Reference Numbers by building contractors.

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Principles governing the selection and appointment of consultants for construction and other related works in the voluntary school sector

This is a guide to the selection and appointment of design team consultants for construction and other related works in the voluntary sector. It will form the basis on which the Department will grant-aid professional consultancy fees.

Accommodation analysis form for post primary

This form should be completed by the school when submitting a request for additional accommodation or changes to existing accommodation.

Minor works expenditure form

This form should be completed by the schools lead consultant to show the projected start date and finish date of a minor works project together with the estimated accrued expenditure of construction and consultancy fees.

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Form V3

This form should be completed by the school trustees when a request for additional land has been approved by the Department to enable the vesting procedure to begin.

Bank details form

To be completed by all schools to enable grant to be paid into a bank account in the schools name.

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If you require any further information, please contact Building Branch using the bar above.