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SUB-CONTRACT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made on this 10th day of April 2012 ,
BETWEEN
UNICORP SDN BHD a company incorporated in Brunei Darussalam and
having a place of business at Lot 66, Beribi II Industrial Estate Bandar Seri
Begawan BE1118 P.O Box 620, BSB BS8671, Negara Brunei Darussalam
(hereinafter referred to as “UCSB”) of the part.
AND
BINA WAN CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD a company registered in Brunei
Darussalam and having its registered address at No. 7 Spg 23 Jln Mulaut
Tg Nangka BG 2121, Negara Brunei Darussalam., (hereinafter referred to
as “BWCSB”) of the other part.
WHEREAS;
(I) UNICORP SDN BHD has successfully tendered for a project known
as “RENOVATION WORKS FOR BLOCK 31 ANNGEREK DESA
FLAT TO HISTORICAL RESOURCE CENTRE vide CONTRACT
NO.: BSB/DTS/IV.01/2012 (hereinafter referred to as “the said
Project” which shall include all variations works to the said Project)
awarded by PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, MINISTRY OF
DEVELOPMENT, NEGARA BRUNEI DARUSSALAM. ( hereinafter
referred to as “the Owner”). And the contract value is B$
516,621.37 (Brunei Dollar: Five Hundred Sixteen Thousand Six
Hundred Twenty One and cents Thirty Seven Only). Including B$
10,000.00 for P.C. and Provisional Sums.
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(II) UNICORP SDN BHD is desirous to assign and sub-contract the
whole of the said Project to BINA WAN CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD.
under the terms and conditions appearing hereunder at the Contract
price of BRUNEI DOLLARS; FIVE HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND
EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY AND CENTS TWENTY SIX ONLY ( B$
509,860.26) (hereinafter referred to as “the Contract Price”).
NOW IT IS HEREBY AGREED AND DECLARED as follows:-
1. THE ASSIGNMENT / AWARD OF THE PROJECT
1.1 (a) UNICORP SDN BHD. hereby further assigns/sub-contracts
the Whole Project at the same Contract Price to BINA WAN
CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD. In consideration thereof
UNICORP SDN BHD. shall be entitled to B$ 6,761.11 (Brunei
Dollars: Six Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty One and cents
Eleven Only) which is equivalent to 1.308 Percent of the
Contract Price ( which consist of B$ 5,000.00 management
fee and expenses for performance bond, insurance and water
bill expenses), an such amount shall be paid to UNICORP
SDN BHD. Upon receipt of the progress payment and final
payment received from the Owner.
(b) The manner of payment shall be a standing instruction to
UNICORP SDN BHD.'s banker to designate the account
strictly for the payment of the said Project and is irrevocable
without the written consent of BINA WAN CONSTRUCTION
SDN BHD.
1.2 UNICORP SDN BHD. shall open an account with the Baiduri Bank
Berhad (BBB) with account no. 01-00-110-286991 (hereinafter
referred to “UNICORP SDN BHD.’s Banker”). The designated
UNICORP SDN BHD.’s Banker shall assign Ninety Eight point Sixty
Nine (98.69%) from each of the progress payments and final
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payments received to be paid directly into BINA WAN
CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD.(HSBC) account no. 006-143838-001
The said account shall be used solely and exclusively for receiving
payments from the Owner and the same shall be irrevocable before
the full performance of this Agreement by parties hereto. 1.308 % of
each such payments shall be retained in the account of UNICORP
SDN BHD being the aforementioned.
1.3 BINA WAN CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD shall submit all its claims for
progress payments to UNICORP SDN BHD. supported by the
Progress Payment Certificate duly issued by the authorized officer of
the Owner.
1.4 BINA WAN CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD shall carry out and
complete the sub-contract works in accordance with the Bill of
Quantities, Main Contract, Contract Drawings, Technical Conditions,
Variation Orders (if any) and all instructions received from UNICORP
SDN BHD. and other necessary conditions and the directions to the
satisfaction of the engineer/authorised person of the Owner.
1.5 UNICORP SDN BHD. shall forward a copy each of the
abovementioned documents to BINA WAN CONSTRUCTION SDN
BHD within Seven (7) days from the date hereof (hereinafter referred
collectively as “the Contract Documents”) Provided Always that the
same have been received by UNICORP SDN BHD. from the Owner.
1.6 UNICORP SDN BHD. shall, within seven (7) days from the date
hereof, dispatch his Authorized Representatives to take over the Site,
so as to ensure continuity of construction activity.
Performance Bond
1.6.1 Performance Bond in the sum of BRUNEI DOLLARS: TWENTY FIVE
THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY ONE AND CENTS SEVEN
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ONLY (B$ 25,831.07) shall be provided by BINA WAN
CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD to the Owner;
2. ASSISTANCE FROM UNICORP SDN BHD.(UCSB)
2.1 UNICORP SDN BHD. hereby covenants to assist BINA WAN
CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD in all manners in relation to any claim
for payments or otherwise and to assist in defending any suit that
may be brought by any party in relation to the said Project.
UNICORP SDN BHD. hereby authorises BINAWAN
CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD to submit any progress claims in
respect of the said Project to the Owner in the name of UNICORP
SDN BHD.
2.2 BINA WAN CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD shall ensure that UNICORP
SDN BHD. shall not be implicated in any claims or actions in respect
of any parties or suppliers who do not have any privy or nexus with
UNICORP SDN BHD.
2.3 BINA WAN CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD shall hold harmless and
keep harmless UNICORP SDN BHD from any expenses, costs,
damages, losses, demands, action claim arising from the said
Project.
3. OBLIGATIONS OF BINA WAN CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD (BW
CSB).
3.1 Upon execution of this Agreement, BWCSB undertake the
following:-
(a) BINA WAN CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD shall
observe, perform and comply with all the provisions in the
Contract Documents,
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(b) BINA WAN CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD shall be
fully responsible for carrying out and completing the said
Project to the acceptance and approval of the Owner in
accordance with the specifications and instructions from time
to time and provisions stipulated in the Contract Documents,
(c) BINA WAN CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD shall
provide UNICORP SDN BHD. any performance bond or
demand bond in a form as may be prescribed in the Contract
Documents or procure such performance bond which is
acceptable to UNICORP SDN BHD s banker or demand bond
within Thirty (30) days from the date which the subcontract
been duly signed, and
(d) Insurance
(i) BINA WAN CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD shall obtain
and pay for all insurances premium on the entire
insurance policies coverage requirement by the Owner
for the benefit of itself and UNICORP SDN.BHD. in
respect of this said Project.
(ii) BINA WAN CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD shall be
obligated to purchase Public Liability, Workmen’s
Compensation and Fire Insurance Policies and pay all
premiums for the same covering liabilities against
injuries and death to persons, workers and damage to
property including adjacent and adjoining property
arising out of all acts and things in respect of this said
Project, and
(iii) BINA WAN CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD shall be
responsible for wages, salary, work permit and all other
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statutory permits require to be made in connection with
its employment.
4. ESTABLISHMENT OF BANK ACCOUNT
4.1 A bank account at BAIDURI BANK BERHAD with account no.
01-00-110-286991 (BBB) shall be designated by UNICORP SDN
BHD for receiving payment from the Owner from the said Project.
4.2 An Irrevocable Standing Instruction shall be issued to
UNICORP SDN BHD.'s Banker to ensure that all monies received by
UNICORP SDN BHD. from the Owner shall be paid into the said
account shall be automatically and immediately transferred to the
account of BINA WAN CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD upon the
clearance of the funds pursuant to Clause 1.1 above. The standing
instructions to UNICORP SDN.BHD.’s Banker shall state clearly that
it is only revocable with the prior written consent from UNICORP
SDN BHD. or upon occurrence of Clause 6 herein stated.
4.3 UNICORP SDN BHD. hereby declares and acknowledges that
the progress payments received from the Owner are monies held on
trust by UNICORP SDN BHD. for BINA WAN CONSTRUCTION SDN
BHD in respect of BINAWAN CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD
entitlement as mentioned in Clause 1.1 above.
4.4 In the event that UNICORP SDN BHD. fails to receive any
payment from the Owner as provided under the terms and conditions
of the Contract Documents for the said Project when instructed by
BINA WAN CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD to do so, BINA WAN
CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD shall reserve such rights or recourse
against UNICORP SDN BHD. Provided always that such rights or
recourse is subjected to the fact that it is proven that the non-
payment is a result of a direct breach by UNICORP SDN BHD.
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against the Owner in other projects or a set-off resulting from debts if
any with the Owner. For avoidance of any doubt, BINA WAN
CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD’S rights and recourse against UNICORP
SDN BHD. is subjected to UNICORP SDN BHD..’s breach of terms
with the Owner resulting in non-payment.
5. MUTUAL COVENANTS
5.1 Neither party shall have the authority to make any
commitments (other than those specifically stipulated in this
Agreement) for or on behalf of the other without the prior written
consent of the other.
6. DEFAULT AND TERMINATION
6.1 In the event that BINA WAN CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD fails and is
unable to complete the said Project for whatever reason(s),
UNICORP SDN BHD. shall have the right to appoint another
contractor or other contractors and make any necessary purchase of
such items direct from the principals of BINA WAN CONSTRUCTION
SDN BHD for the purpose of completing those part of the said
Project to the acceptance and approval of the Owner and all
reasonable cost incurred for the appointment of contractor and the
purchase of such items shall be borne by BINA WAN
CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD who shall make payment within seven
(7) days to UNICORP SDN BHD. upon the receipt of any demand
notice from UNICORP SDN BHD.
(a) Failure by BWCSB to co mply with UCSB’s instructions
If BINA WAN CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD, after receipt of a
written notice from UNICORP SDN BHD, requiring compliance
within seven (7) days, fails to comply with such further drawing
and/or UNICORP SDN BHD. Officer’s instructions, UNICORP
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SDN BHD. may employ and pay other persons to execute any
work whatsoever which may be necessary to give effect
thereto and all costs incurred in connection therewith shall be
recoverable from BINA WAN CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD by
UNICORP SDN BHD.
(b) Determination of contract by UNICORP SDN.BHD.
If BINA WAN CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD shall make default
in any of the following respects, namely:-
(i) Without reasonable cause wholly suspends the works
before completion for a continuous period of Thirty (30)
days;
(ii) Fails to proceed with the works with reasonable
diligence; and
(iii) Refuses or to a substantial degree persistently neglects
after notice in writing from UNICORP SDN BHD. to
remove defective work or improper materials
then, if any such default shall continue for seven (7) days after
a notice sent to the registered address by hand to BWSCB
from UNICORP SDN BHD. specifying the same, UNICORP
SDN BHD.’s Officer may without prejudice to any other rights
herein contained herei by notice sent to the registered address
by hand determine this Contract; provided that notice
hereunder shall not be given unreasonably or vexatious and
such notice shall be void if Owner is at the time of the notice in
breach of any of the terms and conditions herein provided.
(c) Bankruptcy or Assignment
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If BINA WAN CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD.:-
(i) is wound-up or makes a composition or arrangement
with its creditors or having a winding up order made or
a resolution for voluntary winding up passed or having
a provisional liquidator, receiver or manager of
business or undertaking duly appointed; and/or
(ii) Having possession taken by or on behalf of any holders
of the debentures secured by any charge of any
property;
then, and in the happening of any such events, UNICORP
SDN BHD may without prejudice to any other rights herein
contained by a notice sent to the registered address by hand
determine this Agreement and UNICORP SDN BHD. shall
instruct UNICORP SDN BHD’s Banker of the Project account
to revoke the standing instruction. For the avoidance of doubt,
any progress payment in respect of work done prior to the
date of determination of this Agreement shall be subjected to
Clause 1.1 above.
6.2 If UNICORP SDN BHD.:-
(i) Is wound-up or makes a composition or arrangement
with its creditors or having a winding up order made or
a resolution for voluntary winding up passed or having
a provisional liquidator, receiver or manager of
business or undertaking duly appointed; and/or
(ii) Having possession taken by or on behalf of any holders
of the debentures secured by any charge of any
property;
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then, in the happening of any of such events, BINA WAN
CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD. shall be entitled to determine
this Agreement forthwith.
For the avoidance of doubt all progress payment for work
done prior to the date of determination shall be subjected to
Clause 1.1 above.
6.3 If BINA WAN CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD. shall enter into
any further assignment, sub-contract or sub-let of the said
Project with any other person, UNICORP SDN BHD. shall be
able to claim against BINA WAN CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD
for damages and loss of profits arising there from, exclusive
for professional and/or work force sub-contract and/or other
conditions mutually agreed by the parties.
6.4 In the event that the said Project is terminated by the Owner
due to acts or omission by UNICORP SDN BHD., BINA WAN
CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD. shall be at liberty to tender,
either by themselves or through a third party, for the said
Project or any part thereof without prejudice to their rights
against UNICORP SDN BHD. or the Owner for the non-
performance of the Contract Documents.
7. TIME
7.1 Time whenever mentioned herein shall be of the essence of this
Agreement.
8. NO FURTHER ASSIGNMENT/SUB-CONTRACT
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8.1 UNICORP SDN BHD. shall not enter into any further assignment or
sub-contract or sub-let with any other person in respect of the said
Project. Other than the condition which is known and mutually agreed
by all of the parties.
9. MEDIATION
9.1 Before resorting to arbitration pursuant to Clause 10 below and/or
legal proceedings, UNICORP SDN BHD. and BINA WAN
CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD. shall attempt to settle by negotiations
between them in good faith all disputes or differences which arise
between them out of or in connection with this Agreement. UNICORP
SDN BHD. and BINA WAN CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD. further
agree that (provided both parties consider that such negotiations
would be assisted thereby), they will appoint a mediator by mutual
agreement or (failing mutual agreement) will apply to any of the High
Court Judges of Brunei Darussalam to appoint a mediator, to assist
them in such negotiations.
9.2 Both parties agree to co-operate fully with such mediator, provide
such assistance as is necessary to enable the mediator to discharge
his duties, and to bear equally between them the fees and expenses
of the mediator.
10. ARBITRATION
10.1 Any question or difference, which may arise concerning the
construction, meaning or effect of this Agreement or concerning the
rights and liabilities of the parties hereunder or any other matter
arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be referred
to a single Arbitrator in Brunei Darussalam to be agreed between the
parties.
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10.2 Failing such agreement within Thirty (30) days of the request by one
party to the other that a matter be referred to arbitration in
accordance with this clause such reference shall be to an Arbitrator
appointed by the President of the Brunei Arbitration Centre. The
decision of such Arbitrator shall be final and binding upon the parties.
Any reference under this clause shall be deemed a reference to
arbitration within the meaning of the Arbitration Order, 2009 of Brunei
Laws.
11. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION LAW
11.1 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with Brunei Laws.
12. NOTICE
12.1 Any notice or communication under or in connection with this
Agreement may be in writing and shall be delivered personally, or by
post, telex, cable or facsimile to the party’s address above stated or
at such other address as the recipient may have notified to the other
party hereto in writing. Proof of posting or dispatch of any notice or
communication to the other party shall be deemed proof of receipt
despite any evidence to the contrary:-
(i) if it is personally delivered, at the time of delivery;
(ii) in the case of a letter, on the second (2nd) business day after
posting;
(iii) in the case of a telex or cable, on the business day
immediately after transmission; or
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(iv) in the case of a facsimile, on the business day immediately
after transmission provided that the sender has received an
answer back confirmation.
12.2 No change in the address for service howsoever brought about shall
be effective or binding on the other party unless actual notice or such
change has been given to the other party.
IN WITNESS HEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in
two (2) copies on the day and year first above written, each party retaining
one (1) copy thereof.
SIGNED BY )
)
LEE TEK LAI )
Brunei Red I.C. No. 31-011839 )
duly authorised to sign )
for and on behalf of )
UNICORP SDN BHD
in the presence of:
WITNESS: )
Name : ) ...................................................
Brunei I.C.No. : )
SIGNED BY )
NG YEE KIAT (THOMAS) )
Brunei Green I.C. No. 50-801733G )
duly authorised to sign )
for and on behalf of )
BINA WAN CONSTRUCTION
SDN BHD ).................................................
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in the presence )
WITNESS: )
Name : ) ...................................................
Brunei I.C.No. : )
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