The Metal Collective Ltd – Terms and conditions

December 2022

1.    Issue of client order is in agreement to The Metal Collective Ltd T&C`s regardless of clients issued T&C`s at placement of order, or at any other time. Any changes or omissions to The Metal Collective Ltd T&C`s will not be accepted unless detailed individually and agreed via separate email or letter solely by, The Metal Collective Ltd Management.

2.    Due to the volatility of steel prices; this quote is only valid for 2 days. Once order has been placed if steel prices have increased further you will be notified before we proceed. Any extra costs will be issued and will need to be agreed before continuation of order. 

3.    Lead times are in full working days after date of payment received.

4.    If we are not in receipt of a connection design when pricing, we will price the connections based on a simple design that would be supplied by your engineer. We reserve the right to review our price once the final connection deign has been issued to us from your engineer. We have not allowed for The Metal Collective Ltd to undertake any connection or steel design or calculations. 

5.    We do not provide connection calculations. This will need to be supplied by yourself.

6.    If this quotation was done from scaling drawings the final weight / price may fluctuate accordingly.

7.    If splice connections required, but not listed above, a further estimate will be supplied.

8.    All steel dimensions to be undertaken & supplied by client, site visits and/or survey(s) can be arranged at an additional cost.

9.    Steelwork delivery date: to be confirmed.

10.    Price and optional extras include all materials, fabrication and delivery, for full works as listed above. If the overall weight of the material changes once drawings have been approved, the extra material weight will be charged at the tonnage rate. 

11.    Steelwork fabrication to be carried out to BS EN 1090 Part 2 Execution Class 2.
             Steelwork functional tolerances to be to BS EN 1090 Part 2 Class 1.
           All welds to be Z6mm fillet weld to BS EN 5917 Class C unless stated otherwise:

•    All steelwork beams supplied is grade S355J0; plates S275JR
•    All bolts supplied are graded 8.8, unless required otherwise.

12.    Price to be confirmed or re-calculated on receipt of full latest revision drawings and is for estimated costs only at this stage.

13.    ** Deliveries are made between 07.30am - 17.30pm

•    Standard Delivery – This is on a flatbed vehicle with no means of unloading. Unloading is solely your responsibility.

•    Hiab Delivery (Kerb Side) – This vehicle is equipped with a Hiab capable of unloading the steel to the side of the vehicle only. Even if capable, the vehicle will not lift onto any platforms above head-height.

•    Hiab Delivery (Loadout)  – This vehicle is equipped with a 12meter crane. It will unload the steel onto a scaffold / roofline. It is assumed you have made all provisions for road closures, permits, bay suspensions and ensured the lay-down area is sufficiently capable of taking the load and fee and clear of all material and obstacles. We have allowed for 1 hour onsite time only.

•    With any Hiab delivery we accept no responsibility for damages to the road, paving or surrounding areas. If any damages occur, you will be fully responsible to repair 100% of them.

•    Shortages, errors must be advised to our office, via email, within 24 hours of receipt of delivery. Any damage or missing parts found after this time will be the responsibility of the client. 

•    The Metal Collective Ltd does not accept any responsibility for damage caused to the property from lifting any additional client materials.

14.    If pre-booked delivery is cancelled within 48 hours of attendance, 1/2 rate for delivery will be charged. If within 24 hours, full day rate for delivery will be charged.

15.    Free and unobstructed access for delivery vehicles.

16.    Ground conditions to be of firm and level standing for delivery of steelwork to accommodate weight of delivery vehicle. Any adverse conditions will cause delays to delivery and will be charged as per ` Any delays in progression of works` section detailed below.

17.    All steels supplied Red Oxide, unless otherwise stated on quotation above.

18.    Steels that are quoted as red oxide coated, supplied shot blasted & painted red oxide (coat applied at 25 microns nominal thickness, unless otherwise stated on quotation). We strongly emphasise that this is not to be regarded as a finish coat. No other cleaning or painting is included. Painting of welded areas and any touch up paintwork required may result in a variation of shading.

19.    Fire painting, thicker coating of red oxide, or any additional coatings not stated above, if required, to be undertaken by others. If The Metal Collective Ltd to undertake, please request additional costs.

20.    Any change to design of steelwork will be charged accordingly.

21.    All design work to be undertaken by client, unless costs agreed in writing with The Metal Collective Ltd.

22.    All drawing work including measurements and calculations to be confirmed by client prior to fabrication.

23.    The Metal Collective Ltd have allowed for one revision change to drawings only. Any more revisions will be charged accordingly. 

24.    The Metal Collective Ltd to supply fabrication drawings only if specified above.

25.    Any additional steels & materials not listed above will be priced accordingly.

26.    Price does not include purlins or flooring unless specified otherwise.

27.    We do not include for cleaning/painting connection bolt assemblies.

28.    Price does not include any thermal break requirements unless stated otherwise.

29.    All materials remain the property of The Metal Collective Ltd Ltd until paid in full. Any non-payments, part-payments or delayed payments may result in materials being dismantled and removed from site, and full costs including removal costs will be pursued.

30.    Due to tight programming of works, should there be any delays not caused by The Metal Collective Ltd, or program changes by the client, The Metal Collective Ltd will endeavour to provide continuity of works, but cannot guarantee to meet dates as per original program or client revised program.

31.    The Metal Collective Ltd will not accept and LAD’s due to any delays, this is the sole responsibility of the client. Any delay charges will not be accepted by The Metal Collective Ltd. 

32.    The client agrees to allow The Metal Collective Ltd ten working days to rectify any works notified in writing by the client, and that no charges for delays to programme of works will be accepted.

33.    Legal action will be undertaken if invoices are not paid on time. This will not include arbitration and will be progressed by means of CCJ`s or winding up order.

34.    If customer listed above has a parent, or holding company, the parent or holding company accepts responsibility for any unpaid/outstanding payments or part payments.

35.    The Client shall not be entitled to terminate any Contract, or part thereof, without cause. The The Metal Collective Ltd reserves the right to charge the Client a cancellation fee if the Client terminates the Contract without cause.

36.    If such companies cannot pay unpaid/outstanding payments or part payments, the director(s) accept responsibility for any unpaid/outstanding payments or part payments.

37.    Materials are on a fluctuating basis. Therefore, due to the instability of steel prices at this time we reserve the right to review our allowances contained in our quotation for the purchase of hot and cold rolled materials at the appropriate time and advise of any cost implications.

38.    The Metal Collective Ltd do not accept responsibility for failing to deliver materials and services arising from circumstances outside of our control. 

39.    Prices quoted are net and subject to VAT.

40.    Payment strictly on a proforma basis, unless otherwise agreed in writing by The Metal Collective Ltd. 

Orders below £5,000.00 are to be paid 100%, and in full, on placement of order.

For orders £5,000.00 and above, the following terms are applicable –

•    25% deposit.  This covers cost of GA drawings.
•    50% to be paid on approval of GA drawings.
•    Final 25% payment to be paid 72 hours before delivery.

41.    This quotation is based on the materials and description stated therein. Any variation to the stated materials or descriptions may result in a reduction or increase in the price.

42.    Any parent or holding company of the client, will accept responsibility for any unpaid/outstanding payments or part payments not met by the client.

43.    If such companies cannot pay unpaid/outstanding payments or part payments, the director(s) accept responsibility to meet any unpaid/outstanding payments or part payments, interest and costs associated with the recovery of those sums.

44.    In no event shall The Metal Collective Ltd be liable for any claims, penalties, loss, damage or expenses, howsoever arising, out of or in connection with materials supplied or fabricated by The Metal Collective Ltd, including, without limitation, direct or indirect loss, consequential loss or damage, loss of profit or goodwill, loss arising from use or inability to use supplied products, loss arising from delivery delays as a result of a breach of contract, negligence, delict (violation of law). Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall exclude or limit our liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence or for any liability which cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

 

Install and delivery - Terms and conditions

1.    Steelwork installation start date: to be confirmed.

2.    Where drilling is to be undertaken by The Metal Collective Ltd the drilling of non – reinforced concrete is based upon the use of percussion drill bits. The use of diamond tipped drill bits to drill reinforced concrete will incur additional cost.

3.    If further visits are required due to limited access and restrictions, or separate day installation is requested, please allow for charges detailed below.

4.    If a pre-booked visit cancelled within 48 hours of planned attendance, 1/2-day rate for all site fitters will be charged. If within 24 hours, full day rate for all site fitters will be charged.

5.    Installation costs are based on normal weekday site working hours, Monday-Friday between 8am – 17.30pm. If restricted working hours on site reduce these working hours, there will be an additional cost of £90.00 per person, per hour to counteract traveling time costs based on a 9-hour day site time allowance + travel time. If Saturday works are required, there will be an additional cost of £32.50 per hour, Sunday works, an additional £55.00 per hour.

6.    Any down time on site due to delays or stoppages will be charged at £70.00 per hour per man. 

7.    Parking, bay suspension, road blockage and parking permits etc., must be provided for our crane, The Metal Collective Ltd erectors/welders etc., by the client and be available at the time of delivery.

8.    All building works, strengthening works, temporary propping, removal of existing items, breaking out and demolition works, to be undertaken by others prior to commencement of works by The Metal Collective Ltd, or The Metal Collective Ltd contracted site installation team. If these works are required to be done by The Metal Collective Ltd, please advise prior to start of works. If areas not ready and additional works not requested prior to start of contract works, charges as per clause above will apply. If The Metal Collective Ltd, or The Metal Collective Ltd appointed contractor is requested to undertake works when issue arises, email confirmation of full payment for hours spent must be sent to info@themetalcollective.co.uk prior to start of works.

 

9.    Free and unobstructed access is to be provided by the client for delivery vehicles, plant, crane, equipment, materials, site personnel and supervision for 
full duration of The Metal Collective Ltd works.

10.    Ground conditions to be of firm and level standing for full installation of The Metal Collective Ltd works to accommodate weight of personnel, crane, MEWP`s and any other plant/machinery required to undertake the works. Any adverse conditions will cause delays to installation and will be charged as detailed below.

11.    Scaffold hoist, or goods hoist, capable of lifting steel sizes and weights as per itemized steel list above, to each level, to be supplied by client.

12.    If there is no or insufficient lifting equipment supplied for task and all/part materials or plant, need to be manually carried to area of works, please allow for additional charges which will be detailed as appropriate.  

13.    The Metal Collective Ltd does not accept any responsibility for damage caused to the property from lifting any additional client materials.

14.    All site scaffold requirements to be undertaken by the client.

15.    Any grouting, silicon, resin, mastic or any other requirements other than steelwork to be undertaken by the client.

16.    All obstructions & services including cables, pipes, drainage, Unistrut & brackets etc. to be moved or relocated by the client prior to commencement of works.

17.    Provision of secure storage area to be provided by the client throughout full installation of works. If no secure storage supplied, additional deliveries and unloading costs will be applied.

18.    Provision of 110-volt electrical supply is required to all areas of works.