Paragraph 2 Interpretation

The terms used in this Part of this Schedule are as defined in article 2 (interpretation) of this Order save where inconsistent with sub-paragraph (2) which will prevail.

In this Part of this Schedule—

• “as built information” means one digital copy of the following information where applicable to the phase in question—

  1. (a)

     as constructed drawings in both PDF and AutoCAD DWG formats for anything designed by the undertaker in compliance with Interim Advice Note 184 or any successor document;

  2. (b)

     list of suppliers and materials used;

  3. (c)

     product data sheets and technical specifications for all materials used;

  4. (d)

     as constructed information for any utilities discovered or moved during the works;

  5. (e)

     method statements for works carried out;

  6. (f)

     in relation to road lighting, signs and traffic signals any information required by Series 1400 of the Specification for Highway Works;

  7. (g)

     organisation and methods manuals for all products used in the construction of the trunk road works;

  8. (h)

     as constructed programme;

  9. (i)

     test results and records as required by the detailed design information and during the construction phase of the trunk road works;

  10. (j)

      RSA 3 and exceptions agreed;

  11. (k)

      health and safety file; and

  12. (l)

      other such information as is necessary to enable Highways England to update all relevant databases and to ensure compliance with the Highways England Asset Data Management Manual as in operation at the relevant time including CCTV surveys.

• “the bond sum” means the sum equal to 120% of the cost of the carrying out of the phase of the trunk road works concerned (to include all costs including the commuted sum) or such other sum agreed between the undertaker and Highways England;

• “the cash surety” means the sum of £150,000 or such other sum agreed between the undertaker and Highways England;

• “commuted sum” means such sum as calculated for each phase as provided for in paragraph 10 of this Part of this Schedule to be used to fund the future cost of maintaining the trunk road works;

• “contractor” means any contractor or sub-contractor appointed by the undertaker to carry out the trunk road works or any phase of the trunk road works and approved by Highways England in accordance with paragraph 3(3) of this Part of this Schedule;

• “county highway works” means those parts of works Nos. 4 and 7 shown coloured pink and yellow on the future highway maintenance plans the general arrangement of which is shown on the highways general arrangement plans and any ancillary works thereto;

• “detailed design information” means drawings, specifications and calculations as appropriate for the following, and in accordance with the general arrangements of the trunk road works shown on the highway general arrangement plans unless otherwise agreed between Highways England and the undertaker—

  1. (a)

     site clearance details;

  2. (b)

     boundary, environmental and mitigation fencing;

  3. (c)

     road restraints systems and supporting Road Restraint Risk Appraisal Process assessment (RRRAP);

  4. (d)

     drainage and ducting as required by Series 500 of the Specification for Highway Works, HD43/04, IAN 147/12 and SD15 Parts 1-6 inclusive;

  5. (e)

     earthworks including supporting geotechnical assessments required by HD22/08 and any required Strengthened Earthworks Appraisal Form certification;

  6. (f)

     pavement, pavement foundations, kerbs, footways and paved areas;

  7. (g)

     traffic signs and road markings;

  8. (h)

     traffic signal equipment and associated signal phasing and timing detail;

  9. (i)

     road lighting (including columns and brackets);

  10. (j)

      electrical work for road lighting, traffic signs and signals;

  11. (k)

      highway structures and any required structural approval in principle (AIP);

  12. (l)

      landscaping;

  13. (m)

      agreed departures from the Designs Manual for Roads and Bridges standards;

  14. (n)

      a report of walking, cycling and horse riding carried out in accordance with the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges Standard KD42/17 or any successor document;

  15. (o)

      Stage 2 Road Safety Audit and exceptions agreed, and in the event that any works are not commenced within five years of the date of the Stage 1 Road Safety Audit a further Stage 1 Road Safety Audit and exceptions agreed;

  16. (p)

      utilities diversions;

  17. (q)

      topographical survey;

  18. (r)

      maintenance and repair strategy in accordance with Designing for Maintenance Interim Advice Note 69/15 or any successor document; and

  19. (s)

      health and safety information including any asbestos survey required by GD05/16 or any successor document,

  where relevant to the Phase concerned;

• “dilapidation survey” means a survey of the condition of the roads, bridges and retaining walls which will be the subject of the physical works comprised in the phase concerned;

• “estimated costs” means the estimated costs in respect of each phase agreed in accordance with paragraph 5(1)(b) to (d) and (5) of this Part of this Schedule;

• “the excess” means the amount by which Highways England estimates that the costs referred to in paragraph 5(1)(b) to (d) of this Part of this Schedule will exceed the estimated costs in accordance with paragraph 5(5)(b);

• “nominated persons” means the undertaker's representatives or the contractors' representatives on site during the carrying out of the trunk road works as notified to Highways England from time to time;

• “phase” means that part of the trunk road works which is to be carried out in separate phases within the area identified separately as Works Nos. 7 on the works plans such phasing arrangements to be as agreed with Highways England;

• “programme of works” means a document setting out the sequence and timetabling of the phase of the trunk road works in question;

• “Road Safety Audit” means an audit carried out in accordance with the Road Safety Audit Standard, and the approved audit team will include a member of Highways England West Midlands Asset Delivery Road Safety Team;

• “Road Safety Audit Standard” means the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges Standard HD 19/15 or any successor document;

• “trunk road works” means that part of Works Nos. 4 or 7 shown coloured green and blue on the future highway maintenance plans, the general arrangement of which is shown on the relevant highway general arrangement plans and any ancillary works thereto;

• “utilities” means any pipes, wires, cables or equipment belonging to any person or body having power or consent to undertake street works under the 1991 Act; and

• “winter maintenance” means maintenance of the road surface to deal with snow and ice.