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Rail suppliers receive payments boost

Network Rail has announced a move to immediate payments for its contractors in an attempt to support and strengthen the rail industry supply chain as the impacts of Covid-19 continue to be felt.

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Industry calls for government action to free up cash flow

Release of retention monies by government bodies and a number of tax relief measures are among the construction industry’s asks of the Prime Minister to help the sector survive the coronavirus pandemic.

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Safe operating procedures withdrawn following feedback

An updated version of the Construction Leadership Council’s Site Operating Procedures for firms carrying on works during the coronavirus crisis was quickly retracted this week after ‘significant feedback’ was received from the industry.

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European guidance published on public procurements

Guidance for public sector buyers on flexibilities in procurement rules has been issued by the European Commission to help organisations address the threat from the Covid-19 outbreak.

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Editor’s comment: Construction between a rock and a hard place

Covid-19 is a disaster whose ramifications – social, economic and legal – will not become properly clear for years, but its impact is being immediately felt across communities and industries. Construction is at the centre of events with confusion as we went to press with this new newsletter service over whether sites could or should remain open.

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Government puts rail franchise agreements on hold

Rail franchise agreements are being suspended by the government under emergency measures to protect train operators, which face significant loss of income due to falling passenger numbers, while keeping services running for key workers.

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Guidance issued on NEC contracts and coronavirus

Impacts on construction projects procured using NEC4 contracts as a result of Covid-19 and the government’s measures to reduce the spread of the coronavirus are outlined in a new guidance document.

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Procurement policy note sets out support for suppliers

Construction suppliers at risk of insolvency due to coronavirus should continue to be paid by contracting authorities even if service delivery is disrupted or temporarily suspended, the Government has urged.

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Pandemic suspends competition law on contract awards

Contracting authorities are able to procure works without going through the usual competitive tendering procedures in exceptional circumstances during the coronavirus pandemic, new guidance from the Cabinet Office makes clear.

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Sector calls for clearer Covid-19 guidance as some sites shut

Construction companies have been left with a lack of clarity over whether or not to keep building sites open following the Government’s call for all except designated key workers to stay at home, according to industry experts.

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