Engineering Consultancy

Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria
Established by Decree 55/70 as Ammended by 27/92, Now Engineers

(Registration etc) Act CAP E11, 2004
ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY
AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT, CHARGES AND CONDITIONS
OF ENGAGEMENT (ECOPACCE)
Conditions of engagement, charges and consultancy agreement for professional engineering

and Project management services rendered by Engineering Consultants and Project Managers.
The charges stipulated in this document represents the approved minimum for corresponding services
rendered by Engineering Consultants and Project Managers.
PREFACE
The controversies concerning remunerations and fees charged for engineering consultancy services
in Nigeria have been a major cause for concern over the years. Series of discussions were held by
professionals in the Built Industry to develop an harmonised scale of fees. This was submitted by the
Association of Consulting Engineers in Nigeria and the Nigerian Society of Engineers to the
Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) for approval and adoption.
At its 141st Ordinary Council meeting of the 20th day of March 2014, Council considered and
approved the use with immediate effect of this document, to be cited as; Engineering Consultancy
and Project Management Services, Agreement, Charges and Condition of Engagement
(ECOPACCE). This document shall become binding and enforceable on all Professional
Engineering Consultants and Projects Management Service providers in the Public and Private
sectors.
ECOPACCE allows for the application of time charges for all stages of Engineering Consultancy
and the Charges represent the approved hourly range for Engineering Consultancy and Project
Management Services. The appointment and selection of Engineering Personnel shall therefore be
based on the Scale of fees.
ECOPACCE also includes a model Client / Consultant Services Agreement prepared by COREN
and recommended for use for general purposes of pre-investment and feasibility studies, designs
and administration of construction and project management, where proposals for such services are
invited on an international or domestic basis.
This document is hereby issued by COREN to all its Registered Engineering Consulting Firms,
Project Management Service providers and other Engineering Personnel, for use in discharging
their duties to the general Public. Non-compliance with the provisions contained therein shall
amount to a breach of Engineering Professional Ethics and shall therefore attract appropriate
sanctions.
Engr. Kashim Abdul Ali, FNSE, mni

President
COREN
Engr. W. Kamila Maliki, FNSE, mni

Registrar
COREN
ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES' AGREEMENT, CHARGES AND CONDITIONS OF ENGAGEMENT (ECOPACCE)
CONTACT
This ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT, CHARGES AND CONDITIONS OF ENGAGEMENT (ECOPACCE) is issued by the
Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).
Publishers:
2014 Edition
Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)
Email: info@coren.gov.ng
Email: corenreg@yahoo.com
Copies of this document may be obtained from the following:

1.
Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)
No. 22 Addis Ababa Crescent Wuse 4, Abuja.
Tel: 07098827873; 092909394
Email: info@coren.gov.ng
Email: corenreg@yahoo.com
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2.
COREN Liaison Office

29 Onikoyi Road
Ikoyi, Lagos State
Nigeria.
Tel: 07088697813
Email: corenlagos@yahoo.com
3.
The Nigerian Society of Engineers

National Engineering Centre, Off National Mosque/ Labour House Rd.
Central Area, Abuja;
Nigeria.
Tel: 234 (9) 8766953
Email: info@nse.org.ng
4.
All COREN Zonal /Area offices in the Federation.
5.
Association of Consulting Engineers in Nigeria (ACEN)

4th Floor, Wing B, Plot 4, Oyetubo Street,
Off Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja, Lagos.
Nigeria.
Email: www.acen.org.ng/aceneventcenter/contact.
6.
All ACEN Area offices in the Federation.
CONTENT
Preface
Contact
ii
Appointment of Engineering Consultants/Project Manager
Approved Engineering Consultancy Scale of Fees
Agreement
General Conditions
Obligations of Consultants
Obligation of the Client
Personnel
Liability and Insurance
10
Commencement, Completion, Alteration and Termination of the Agreement
12
Payment
14
General Provisions
16
Settlement of Disputes
17
Particular Conditions
20
Appendix A
22
Appendix B
23
Appendix C
24
Appendix D
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APPOINTMENT OF ENGINEERING
CONSULTANTS/PROJECT MANAGER
Engineering Firms Name and COREN Firm Registration Number:
Engineer's Name, and COREN Registration Number:
FOR
Project Name:
Project Location:
Client:
APPROVED ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY SCALE OF FEES

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
S/N GRADE RANK/DESIGNATION
HOURLY RATES IN NAIRA (2014)
LOWER
UPPER
LOWER
UPPER
Professional Engineering Staff
Chief Engineering Consultant
25
Above
110,000.00
Above
Principal Engineering Consultant
20
25
88,000.00
150,000.00
Senior Engineering Consultant
15
20
72,000.00
140,000.00
Engineering Consultant
10
15
48,057.00
135,000.00
Registered Engineer
10
35,000.00
125,000.00
Pupil Engineer
25,000.00
105,000.00
Graduate
20,000.00
80,000.00
Technical Support Staff
Chief Engineering Technologist
15
20
60,000.00
125,000.00
Principal Technologist
10
15
40,000.00
100,000.00
10 Senior Engineering Technologist
10
30,000.00
80,000.00
11 Engineering Technologist
15,000.00
40,000.00
12 Chief CAD Tech
15
20
30,000.00
40,000.00
13 Senior CAD Tech
10
15
20,000.00
30,000.00
14 CAD Tech/Eng. Technician
10
10,000.00
20,000.00
15 Chief Engineering Craftsman
15
20
20,000.00
35,000.00
16 Senior Engineering Craftsman
10
15
15,000.00
20,000.00
17 Engineering Craftsman
10
10,000.00
15,000.00
18 Senior Admin Support
15
20
20,000.00
40,000.00
19 Admin. Support
10
15
10,000.00
25,000.00
20 Assistant Admin. Support
10
5,000.00
15.000.00
Cad Tech/Engr. G. Technician
Admin. Support Staff/Secretarial
Drivers
21 Senior Driver
10
15
3,500.00
5,500.00
22 Driver
10
2,000.00
4,000.00
AGREEMENT
GENERAL CONDITIONS
PARTICULAR CONDITIONS
APPENDICES A, B, C and D
AGREEMENT
This Agreement made the
day of
Year
Between
of
(hereinafter called the Client) of the one part
and
of
(hereinafter called the Consultant) of the other part.
Whereas the Client desires that certain Services should be performed by the Consultant,
namely:
And has accepted a proposal by the Consultant for the performance of such Services.
NOW THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH AS FOLLOWS:
1.
In this Agreement words and expressions shall have the same meanings as are respectively
assigned to them in the Conditions of the client / Consultant Model Services Agreement
hereinafter referred to.
2.
The following documents shall be deemed to form and be read and construed as part of the
Agreement, namely:
(a)
(b)
(c)
The Letter of Acceptance;

The Conditions of the Client / Consultant Model Services Agreement
(General Conditions and Particular Conditions);
The Appendices, namely:
Appendix A - Scope of Services
Appendix B - Personnel, Equipment, Facilities & Services of Others to be
Provided by the Client
Appendix C Remuneration and Payment
Appendix D - Time Schedule for Services,
3.
In consideration of the payments to be made by the Client to the Consultant as hereinafter

mentioned the Consultant hereby agrees with the Client to perform the Services in conformity with
the provisions of the Agreement.
4.
The client hereby agrees to pay the Consultant in consideration of the performance of the Services
such amounts as may become payable under the provisions of the Agreement at the times and in the
manner prescribed by the Agreement.
In Witness whereof the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed the day and year first
before written in accordance with their respective laws.
Authorised signature(s) of Client
In the presence of:

Name
Signature
Address
Authorised signature(s) of Consultant
In the presence of:

Name
Signature
Address
GENERAL CONDITIONS
DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
1.0
DEFINITIONS
The following words and expressions shall have the meanings assigned to them
except where the context otherwise requires:
1.1
Project means the project named in the Particular Conditions for which the
services are to be provided.
1.2
Services means the services to be performed by the Consultant in

accordance with the Agreement and comprise Normal Services, Additional
Services and Exceptional Services.
1.3
Works means the permanent works to be executed (including the goods

and equipment to be supplied to the Client) for the achievement of the project.
1.4
Client means the party named in the Agreement, who employs the
Consultant, and legal successors to the Client and permitted assignees.
1.5
Consultant means the party named in the Agreement, who is employed as

an independent professional firm by the Client to perform the Services, and
legal successors to the Consultant and permitted assignees.
1.6
Party and 'parties means the Client and the Consultant and third party
means any other persons or entity as the context requires.
1.7
Agreement means the Conditions comprising the Conditions of the Client /

Consultant Model Services Agreement (General Conditions and Particular
Conditions) together with Appendix A (Scope of Services), Appendix B
(Personnel, Equipment, Facilities and Services of Others to be provided by the
Client), Appendix C (Remuneration and Payment), Appendix D (Time Schedule
for Services), Letters of Offer & Acceptance and Formal Agreement if
completed, or otherwise as specified in the Particular Conditions.
1.8
Day means the period between any one midnight and the next.
1.9
Month means a period of one month according to the Gregorian calendar

commencing with any day of the month.
1.10
Local Currency (LC) means the NAIRA and Foreign Currency (FC)
means any other currency.
1.11
Agreed Compensation means additional sums as defined in the Particular

Conditions which are payable under the Agreement.
2.0
INTERPRETATION
2.1
The headings in the Agreement shall not be used in its interpretation.
2.2
The singular includes the plural, the masculine includes the feminine, and
vice-versa where the context requires.
2.3
If there is conflict between provisions of the Agreement, the last to be written

chronologically shall prevail, unless otherwise specified in the Particular
Conditions.
OBLIGATIONS OF CONSULTANTS
3.0
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Consultant shall perform Services relating to the Project. The Scope of the Services
is stated in Appendix A.
4.0
NORMAL ADDITIONAL AND EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES

4.1
Normal Services are those described as such in Appendix A.
4.2
Additional Services are those described as such in Appendix A or which by

written agreement of the parties are otherwise additional to Normal Services.
4.3
Exceptional Services are those which are not Normal or Additional Services but
which are necessarily performed by the Consultant in accordance with Clause
28.
5.0
DUTY OF CARE AND EXERCISE OF AUTHORITY

5.1
The Consultant shall exercise reasonable skill, care and diligence in the
performance of his obligations under the Agreement.
5.2
Where the Services include the exercise of powers or performance of duties

authorised or required by the terms of a contract between the Client and any
third party, the Consultant shall:
(a)
Act in accordance with the contract provided that the details of such
powers and duties are acceptable to him and agreed in writing where
they are not described in Appendix A.
(b)
If authorised to certify, decide or exercise discretion, do so fairly

between the Client and third party not as an arbitrator but as an
independent professional acts by his skill and judgement.
(c)
If so authorised vary the obligations of any third party, subject to

obtaining the prior approval of the Client to any variation which can
have an important effect on costs or quality or time (except in any emergency

when the Consultant shall inform the Client as soon as practicable).
6.0
CLIENT'S PROPERTY
Anything supplied by or paid for by the Client for the use of the Consultant shall be the
property of the Client and where practicable shall be so marked. When the Services
are completed or terminated the Consultant shall furnish inventories to the Client of
what has not been consumed in the performance of the Services and shall deliver it as
directed by the Client. Such delivery shall be regarded as an Additional Service.
OBLIGATION OF THE CLIENT

7.0
INFORMATION
The Client shall so as not to delay the Services and within a reasonable time, give to
the Consultant free of cost all information in his power to obtain which may pertain to
the Services.
7.1
FINANCIAL PLAN
The Client shall provide the consultant within 28 days from the date of receiving a
request from the Consultant, reasonable evidence that financial plan have been
made and are being maintained to enable the Client pay the Consultants' fees in
accordance with Appendix C. If the Client proposes to make significant changes to the
plan, the Client shall give notice to the Consultant with the detail of the changes.
8.0
DECISION
On all matters properly referred to him in writing by the Consultant the Client shall
give his decision in writing so as not to delay the Services and within a reasonable
time.
9.0
ASSISTANCE
In the country of the Project and in respect of the Consultant, his personnel and
dependants, as the case may be, the Client shall do all in his power to assist in:
I)
The provision of documents necessary for entry, residence, work and exit;
ii) Providing unobstructed access wherever it is required for the Services;

iii) Import, export and customs clearance of personal effects and of goods required
for the Services;
iv) Their repatriation in emergencies;
v) The provision of the authorities necessary to permit the import of foreign currency
by the Consultant for the Services and by his personnel for their personal use and
to permit the export of money earned in the performance of the Services;
vi) Providing access to other organisations for collection of information which is to be
obtained by the Consultant.
10.0
EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES

The Client shall make available, free of cost, to the Consultant for the purpose of the
Services the equipment and facilities described in Appendix B.
11.0
CLIENT'S PERSONNEL
In consultation with the Consultant, the Client shall at his own cost arrange for the
selection and provision of personnel in his employment to the Consultant in
accordance with Appendix B. In connection with the Services such personnel shall
take instructions only from the Consultant.
12.0
SERVICES OF OTHERS
The Client shall at his cost arrange for the provision of services from other as described
in Appendix B, and the Consultant shall co-operate with the suppliers of such services
but shall not be responsible for them or their performance.
PERSONNEL
13.0
SUPPLY OF PERSONNEL
The personnel who are sent by the Consultant to work in the country of the Project
shall have been physically examined and found fit for their assignments, and their
qualifications shall be acceptable to the Client.
The personnel to be supplied by the Client in accordance with Clause 11 shall be
acceptable to the Consultant
If the Client cannot supply Client's personnel or services of others for which he is
responsible and it is agreed to be necessary for the satisfactory performance of the
Services, the Consultant shall arrange for its supply as an Additional Service.
14.0
REPRESENTATIVES
For the administration of the Agreement each party shall designate an official or
individual to be his representative.
If required by the Client, the Consultant shall designate an individual to liaise with the
Client's representative in the country of the Project.
15.0
CHANGES IN PERSONNEL
If it is necessary to replace any person, the party responsible for the appointment shall
immediately arrange for replacement by a person of comparable competence.
The cost of such replacement shall be borne by the party responsible for the
appointment except that if the replacement is requested by the other party
(i) Such request shall be in writing stating the reasons for it and
(ii) The party making the request shall bear the cost of replacement unless
misconduct or inability to perform satisfactorily is established as the reason.
LIABILITY
16.0
LIABILITY BETWEEN THE PARTIES
16.1
Liability of the Consultant

The Consultant shall only be liable to pay compensation to the Client arising out of or
in connection with the Agreement if a breach of Clause 5(i) is established against him.
16.2
Liability of the Client

The Client shall be liable to the Consultant if a breach of his duty to the Consultant is
established against the Client.
16.3
Compensation
If it is considered that either party is liable to the other, compensation shall be payable
only on the following terms:
(i)
Such compensation shall be limited to the amount of reasonably foreseeable

loss and damage suffered as a result of such breach, but not otherwise
(ii) In any event, the amount of such compensation will be limited to the amount
specified in Clause 18.1.
(iii) If either party is considered to be liable jointly with third parties to the other, the
proportion of compensation payable by him shall be limited to that proportion of
liability which is attributable to his breach.
17.0
DURATION OF LIABILITY
Neither the Client nor the Consultant shall be considered liable for any loss or
damage resulting from any occurrence unless a claim is formally made on him before
the expiry of the relevant period stated in the Particular Conditions, or such earlier
date as may be prescribed by law.
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18.0
LIMIT OF COMPENSATION AND INDEMNITY
18.1
Limit of Compensation
The maximum amount of compensation payable by either party to the other in respect
of liability under Clause 16 is limited to the amount stated in the Particular Conditions.
This limit is without prejudice to any Agreed Compensation specified under Clause
31(ii) or otherwise imposed by the Agreement.
Each party agrees to waive all claims against the other in so far as the aggregate of
compensation which might otherwise be payable exceeds the maximum amount
payable.
If either party makes a claim for compensation against the other and this is not
established the claimant shall entirely reimburse the other for his costs incurred as a
result of the claim.
18.2
Indemnity
So far as the applicable law permits, the Client shall indemnify the Consultant against
the adverse effects of all claims including such claims by third parties which arise out
of or in connection with the Agreement:
(i) Except insofar as they are covered by the insurances arranged under the terms of
Clause 19.
(ii) Made after the expiry of the period of liability referred to in Clause 17.
18.3
Exceptions
Clause 18.1 and 18.2 do not apply to claims arising:
(i) From deliberate default or reckless misconduct, or
(ii) Otherwise than in connection with the performance of obligations under the
Agreement.
19.0
INSURANCE FOR LIABILITY AND IDEMNITY

The Client may request in writing that the Consultant
(i) Insures against his liability under Clause 16.1;
(ii) Increases his insurance against liability under Clause 16.1 over that for which he
was insured at the date of the Client's first invitation to him for a proposal for the
Services,
iii) Insures against public / third party liability,
(iv) Increases his insurance against public / third party liability over that for which he
was insured at the date of the Client's first invitation to him for a proposal for the
Services,
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(v) Effects other insurances.

If so requested, the Consultant shall make all reasonable efforts to effect such
insurance or increase in insurance with an insurer and on terms acceptable to the
Client. The cost of such insurance or increase in insurance shall be at the expense of
the Client.
20.0
INSURANCE OF CLIENT'S PROPERTY

Unless otherwise requested by the Client in writing the Consultant shall make all
reasonable efforts to insure on terms acceptable to the Client:
i.
Against loss or damage to the property of the Client supplied or paid for under
Clause 6.
ii. Against liabilities arising out of the use of such property.

The cost of such insurance shall be at the expense of the Client.
COMMENCEMENT, COMPLETION, ALTERATION AND

TERMINATION OF THE AGREEMENT
21.0
AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE
The Agreement is effective from the date of receipt by the Consultant of the Client's
Letter of Acceptance of the Consultant's proposal or of the latest signature necessary
to complete the Formal Agreement, if any, whichever is the later.
22.0
COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION

The Services shall be commenced and completed at the times or within the periods
stated in the Particular Conditions subject to extensions in accordance with the
Agreement.
23.0
VARIATIONS
The Agreement can be varied on application by either party by written agreement of
the parties.
24.0
FURTHER PROPOSALS
If requested by the Client in writing, the Consultant shall submit proposals for altering
the Services. The preparation and submission of such proposals shall be an
Additional Service.
25.0
DELAYS
If the services are impeded or delayed by the Client or his contractors so as to increase
the amount or duration of the Services:
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(i) The Consultant shall inform the Client of the circumstances and probable effects.
(ii) The increase shall be regarded as Additional Services.
(iii) The time for completion of the Services shall be increased accordingly.
26.0
CHANGED CIRCUMSTANCES
If circumstances arise for which the Consultant is not responsible which make it
irresponsible or impossible for him to perform in whole or in part the Services in
accordance with the Agreement he shall promptly dispatch a notice to the Client In
these circumstances if certain Services have to be suspended, the time for their
completion shall be extended until the circumstances no longer apply plus a
reasonable period not exceeding 42 days for resumption of them.
If the speed of performing certain Services has to be reduced, the time for their
completion shall be extended as may be made necessary by the circumstances.
27.0
ABANDONMENT, SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION
27.1
By Notice of the Client

(i) The Client may suspend all or part of the Services or terminate the Agreement by
notice of at least 56 days to the Consultant who shall immediately make
arrangement stop the Services and minimise expenditure.
(ii) If the Client considers that the Consultant is without good reason not discharging
his obligations, he can inform the Consultant by notice stating the grounds for the
notice. If a satisfactory reply is not received within 21 days the Client can by a
further notice terminate the Agreement provided that such further notice is given
within 35 days of the Client's former notice.
27.2
By Notice of the Consultant

After giving at least 14 days' notice to the Client, the Consultant can by a further notice
of at least 42 days terminate the Agreement, or at his discretion without prejudice to
the right to terminate can suspend or continue suspension of performance of the
whole or part of the Services.
(i) When 28 days after due date for payment of an invoice he has not received
payment of that part of it which has not by that time been contested in writing, or
(ii) When Services have been suspended under either Clause 26 or Clause 27.1 and
the period of suspension has exceeded 182 days.
28.0
EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES
Upon the occurrence of circumstances described in Clause 26 or abandonment or
suspension or resumption of Services or upon termination of the Agreement
otherwise than under the provisions of Clause 27.1(ii) any necessary work or expense
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by the Consultant extra to the Normal and Additional Services shall be regarded as
Exceptional Services.
29.0
RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OF PARTIES

Termination of the Agreement shall not prejudice or affect the accrued rights or claims
and liabilities of the Parties.
After termination of the Agreement, the provisions of Clause 18 shall remain in force.
PAYMENT
30.0
PAYMENT TO THE CONSULTANT

(i) The Client shall pay the Consultant for Normal Services in accordance with the
Conditions and with the details stated in Appendix C, and shall pay for Additional
Services at rates and prices which are given in or based on those in Appendix C so
far as they are applicable but otherwise as are agreed in accordance with Clause
23.
(ii) Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the Client shall pay the Consultant in respect
of Exceptional Services:
(a) As for Additional Services for extra time spent by the Consultant's personnel in
the performance of the Services.
(b) The net cost of all other extra expense incurred by the Consultant.
31.0
TIME FOR PAYMENT

(i) Amounts due to the Consultant shall be paid within 30 days of the invoice of the
consultant or otherwise stated in the particular conditions.
(ii) If the Consultant does not receive payment within the time stated in Clause 31(i) or
in the Particular Conditions he shall be paid Agreed compensation at the rate
defined in the Particular Conditions compounded monthly on the sum overdue
and in its currency reckoned from the due date for payment of the invoice. Such
Agreed Compensation shall not affect the rights of the Consultant stated in Clause
27.2.
32.0
CURRENCY OF PAYMENT
(i) The currency applicable to the Agreement is that stated in the Particular
Conditions.
Where payment is to be made in other currencies it shall be computed at rates of
exchange as defined in the Particular Conditions and paid net without deductions.
Unless otherwise specified in Appendix C, the Client warrants that the Consultant
can transfer abroad promptly all Local and Foreign Currency amounts in
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connection with performance of the Services which are received by him in the
Client's country.
(ii) If at the date of the Agreement or during the performance of the Services the
conditions in the Client's country are such as may be contrary to the Agreement
either
(a) Prevent or delay the transfer abroad of local or Foreign Currency payments
received by the Consultant in the Client's country, or
(b) Restrict the availability or use of Foreign Currency in the Client's country, or
(c) Impose taxes or differential rates of exchange for the transfer from abroad of
Foreign Currency into the Client's country by the Consultant for Local
Currency expenditure and subsequent retransfer abroad of Local Currency up
to the same amount such as to inhibit the Consultant in the performance of the
Services or to result in financial disadvantage to him,
The Client warrants that such shall be deemed circumstances justifying the
application of Clause 26 if alternative financial arrangements are not made to the
satisfaction of the Consultant.
33.0
THIRD PARTY CHARGES ON THE CONSULTANT

Except where specified in the Particular Conditions or Appendix C.
(i) The Client shall whenever possible arrange that exemption is granted to the
Consultant and those of his personnel who are not normally resident in the country
of the Project from any payments required by the Government or authorised third
parties in that country which arise from this Agreement in respect of:
(a) Their remuneration
(b) Their imported goods other than food and drink
(c) Goods imported for the Services
(d) Documents.
(ii) Whenever the Client is unsuccessful in arranging such exemption he shall
reimburse the Consultant for such payments properly made.
(iii) Provided that the goods when no longer required for the purpose of the Services
and not the property of the client.
(a) Shall not be disposed of in the country of the Project without the Client's
approval
(b) Shall not be exported without payment to the Client or any refund or rebate
recoverable and received from the Government or authorised third parties.
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34.0
DISPUTED INVOICES
If any item or part of an item in an invoice submitted by the Consultant is contested by
the Client, the Client shall give prompt notice with reasons and shall not delay
payment on the remainder of the invoice. Sub-clause (ii) of Clause 31 shall apply to
all contested amounts which are finally determined to have been payable to the
Consultant.
35.0
INDEPENDENT AUDIT
The Consultant shall maintain up-to-date records which clearly identify relevant time
and expenses.
Except where the Agreement provides for lump sum payments, not later than twelve
months after the completion or termination of the Services, the Client can at notice of
not less than 7 days require that a reputable firm of accountants nominated by him
audit any amount claimed by the Consultant by attending during normal working
hours at the office where the records are maintained.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
36.0
LANGUANGES AND LAW

The language shall be English and the law shall be the laws of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria.
37.0
CHANGES IN LEGISLATION
If the date of the Agreement, the cost or duration of the Services is altered as a result of
changes in or additions to the regulations in Nigeria or in the country which the
Services are to be performed except that of the Consultant's principal place of
business stated in the Particular Conditions the agreed remuneration and time for
completion shall be adjusted accordingly.
38.0
ASSIGNMENT AND SUB-CONTRACTS

(i) The Consultant shall not without the written consent of the Client assign the
benefits from the Agreement other than money.
(ii) Neither the Client nor the Consultant shall assign obligations under the
Agreement without the written consent of the other party.
(iii) The Consultant shall not without the written consent of the Client initiate or
terminate any sub-contract for performance of all or part of the Services.
39.0
COPYRIGHT
The consultant retains copyright of all documents prepared by him. The Client shall
be entitled to use them or copy them only for the Works and the purpose for which they
are intended, and need not obtain the Consultant's permission to copy for such use.
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40.0
CONFLICT OF INTEREST/CORRUPTION AND FRAUD
40.1
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The Consultants shall provide professional, objective, and impartial advice and at all
times hold the Client's interests paramount, strictly avoid conflicts with other
assignments or their own corporate interests and act without any consideration for
future work.
40.2
CORRUPTION AND FRAUD

Notwithstanding any penalties that may be enforced against the Consultant under the
laws of Nigeria, or of other jurisdictions, the Client will be entitled to terminate the
Agreement in accordance with Clause 27. (ii) and the Consultant shall be deemed to
have breached Clause 5(i), if it is shown that the Consultant is guilty of:
(i) Offering, giving, receiving or soliciting anything of value with a view of influencing
the behaviour or action of anyone, whether a public official or otherwise, directly
or indirectly in the selection process or in the conduct of the Agreement; or
(ii) Misrepresentation of facts in order to influence a selection process or the
execution of a contract to the detriment of the Client, including the use of collusive
practices intended to stifle or reduce the benefits of free and open competition.
41.0
NOTICES
Notices under the Agreement shall be in writing and will take effect from receipt at the
addresses stated in the Particular conditions. Delivery can be by hand or e-mail or
facsimile against a written confirmation of receipt or by registered letter subsequently
confirmed by letter.
42.0
PUBLICATION
Unless otherwise specified in the Particular conditions, the Consultant, either alone or
jointly with others, can publish material relating to the Works and Services.
Publication shall be subject to approval of the Client if it is within two years of
completion or termination of the Services
SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES
43.0
AMICABLE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

The parties shall seek to resolve in good faith any dispute or difference arising
between them in respect of any matter connected with this Agreement. If the parties
cannot resolve any such dispute or difference within 14 days, or such a period as the
parties may subsequently agree, then it shall be submitted to their respective
designated representatives under the Agreement.
43.1
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ATTEMPT TO RESOLVE
43.2
Referral to Mediator
If the designated representatives of the parties are unable to reach agreement on any
matter referred to them, within 14 days or any such period as the parties may
subsequently agree, then that matter or those matters shall immediately be referred
to a neutral mediator (the Mediator).
43.3
Appointment of Mediator
If the parties are unable to agree on the choice of a Mediator, or if the chosen
Mediator is unable or unwilling to act, then either party may immediately apply to the
President of COREN, or another mutually agreed nominating organisation, to appoint
a Mediator except otherwise agreed or stated in the particular conditions.
43.4
Agreement of Programme
The parties shall, within 14 days of the appointment of the Mediator, or any such
period as the parties may subsequently agree, jointly meet with him, to agree a
programme for the exchange of any relevant information and the structure to be
adopted for the negotiations.
43.5
Written Agreement to be Binding

All negotiations shall be conducted in confidence and are not to be referred to in any
concurrent or subsequent proceedings, unless they conclude with a written legally
binding agreement. If the parties accept the mediator's recommendations, or
otherwise reach agreement on the resolution of the dispute, such agreement shall be
recorded in writing and, once signed by the designated representatives, shall be
binding on the parties.
43.6
Non-binding Opinion
If no agreement is reached, either party may invite the Mediator to provide to both
parties a non-binding opinion in writing. Such opinion shall not be used in evidence
in any concurrent or subsequent proceedings, without the prior written consent of
both parties.
43.7
Costs of Mediator
The parties will bear their own costs of preparing and submitting evidence to the
Mediator; if the Mediator finds that the Mediation has been initiated or conducted
frivolously or vexatiously, then he shall have the power to order the party so initiating
or conducting the mediation to pay the reasonable costs of the other party for
preparing for and attending the mediation. If these costs cannot be agreed, they will
be assessed by the Mediator, whose decision shall be binding on the parties. The costs
of the mediation and of the mediator's services shall be borne equally between the
parties unless otherwise agreed.
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43.8
Failure of Mediator
If the parties fail to reach agreement within 28 days of the Mediator being appointed,
or such other period as the parties may agree, then both parties shall be entitled to
submit the dispute to arbitration under the terms of Clause 44 of this Agreement.
44.0
ARBITRATION
If the mediation fails, with the agreement of the parties, the Mediator will record those
facts that the parties have agreed. All other matters in dispute will be referred to an
Arbitrator, who will be allowed access to the recorded and agreed facts only. The
Mediator's role will cease on the appointment of the Arbitrator. He will not be
available to appear as a witness in the arbitration, or to provide any additional
evidence obtained during the mediation.
The arbitration will be conducted in accordance with the rules stipulated in the
Particular Conditions in force at the effective date of the Agreement on the basis that
the parties agree to waive their rights to any form of appeal, insofar as such waiver
can validly be made.
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PARTICULAR CONDITIONS
A.
References from Clauses in the General Conditions
1.
Definitions
(i)
17.
The project is
Duration of Liability
Reckoned from
18.1
Limit of Compensation
22.
Commencement
Completion
31.
(ii) Time for Payment

Local Currency
days
Foreign Currency
days
Agreed Compensation For overdue payment

32
percent per day
Currency of Agreement
Currencies of payments
Rate of exchange to
currency of Agreement
36
Language(s) of the Agreement

Ruling language
Law to which Agreement is subject to
37
Principal place of business
41
Notices
20
Client's address
E-mail
Facsimile telephone No.
Consultant's address
E-mail
Facsimile telephone No.
44.
Rules for Arbitration
B.
Additional Clauses
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APPENDIX A
Scope of Services
The Scope of the Consultant's Services as finally negotiated and agreed
should be clearly expressed in Appendix A.
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APPENDIX B
PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES AND SERVICES OF
OTHERS TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CLIENT.
In Appendix B, list as completely and in as much detail as possible the
personnel, equipment, facilities and services to be provided by the Client.
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APPENDIX C
REMUNERATION AND PAYMENT
Appendix C should at least cover:
- Terms of payment, the basic system or systems;
- Methods of payment;
- Changes; Price
- Taxation; and
- Contingencies
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APPENDIX D
TIME SCHEDULE FOR SERVICES
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What are the controversies concerning remunerations and fees charged for engineering consultancy services in Nigeria?

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Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria

Established by Decree 55/70 as Ammended by 27/92, Now Engineers

Conditions of engagement, charges and consultancy agreement for professional engineering

Engr. Kashim Abdul Ali, FNSE, mni

Engr. W. Kamila Maliki, FNSE, mni

Copies of this document may be obtained from the following:

COREN Liaison Office

The Nigerian Society of Engineers

All COREN Zonal /Area offices in the Federation.

Association of Consulting Engineers in Nigeria (ACEN)

All ACEN Area offices in the Federation.

Appointment of Engineering Consultants/Project Manager

Approved Engineering Consultancy Scale of Fees

Obligation of the Client

Liability and Insurance

Commencement, Completion, Alteration and Termination of the Agreement

Engineer's Name, and COREN Registration Number:

APPROVED ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY SCALE OF FEES

HOURLY RATES IN NAIRA (2014)

Professional Engineering Staff

Chief Engineering Consultant

Principal Engineering Consultant

Senior Engineering Consultant

Technical Support Staff

Chief Engineering Technologist

10 Senior Engineering Technologist

12 Chief CAD Tech

13 Senior CAD Tech

14 CAD Tech/Eng. Technician

15 Chief Engineering Craftsman

16 Senior Engineering Craftsman

18 Senior Admin Support

20 Assistant Admin. Support

Cad Tech/Engr. G. Technician

Admin. Support Staff/Secretarial

The Letter of Acceptance;

In consideration of the payments to be made by the Client to the Consultant as hereinafter

In the presence of:

Authorised signature(s) of Consultant

In the presence of:

Services means the services to be performed by the Consultant in

Works means the permanent works to be executed (including the goods

Consultant means the party named in the Agreement, who is employed as

Agreement means the Conditions comprising the Conditions of the Client /

Month means a period of one month according to the Gregorian calendar

Agreed Compensation means additional sums as defined in the Particular

The headings in the Agreement shall not be used in its interpretation.

If there is conflict between provisions of the Agreement, the last to be written

NORMAL ADDITIONAL AND EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES

Normal Services are those described as such in Appendix A.

Additional Services are those described as such in Appendix A or which by

DUTY OF CARE AND EXERCISE OF AUTHORITY

Where the Services include the exercise of powers or performance of duties

If authorised to certify, decide or exercise discretion, do so fairly

If so authorised vary the obligations of any third party, subject to