final output

Of the 14 above mentioned categories, we have been awarded seven financial grades for each of
the following M&E services and our current respective BCA gradings are as follows:-
Category Grade
Electrical Engineering (ME05) L5
Plumbing and Sanitary Works (ME12) L6
Fire Prevention & Protection Systems (ME06) L1
Air-conditioning, Refrigeration & Ventilation Work (ME01) L2
Communication & Security Systems (ME04) L1
Underground Pipeline for Telecommunications (ME14) L1
Integrated Building Services (ME15) L3
These BCA grades limit the contract value of the government agencies’ projects we can directly
tender for. However, the private sector uses this grading as a guide for determining our capabilities
but does not limit the contract value awarded. The gradings awarded by BCA are usually valid for a
period up to three years, and are subject to review at anytime within that period. Our BCA gradings
will be due for review by BCA on 1 April 2001.
Based on BCA Registration Requirements (June 2000 Edition), BCA grades M&E contractors, on a
scale ranging from L1 (lowest) to L6 (highest), based on the following criteria:-
Financial Requirements
Companies must have a minimum paid-up capital and net capital worth of at least 5% of the contract
value tendered for. The latest audited accounts of the companies must also be submitted during
application for verification.
Personnel Requirements
Companies must employ a sufficient number of full-time qualified technical personnel necessary for
each registration grade in Singapore to carry out the work corresponding to the registration grade
applied for.
Track Record Requirements
Companies must have completed projects relevant to their M&E services categories in the last three
years. The total value of these projects must be equal to the tendering capacity of the registration
grades applied for. Relevant letters of award must be presented to substantiate the companies’ track
records.
Additional Requirements
Certain requirements specific to the particular M&E category may be required by BCA, such as the
possession of valid licences. In addition, all companies must be registered with the Registry of
Companies and Businesses (“RCB”).
Tender Process
All our projects are awarded on an invited tender basis. Main contractors competing for new projects
may invite us to provide quotations with respect to the M&E works of the project. Our quotation
would be based on the job and materials specifications of the project. On occasion, our Group may
provide quotations for M&E services to different main contractors competing for the same project.
For “Design-and-build” projects, the developers would invite construction companies and professionals
including architects and engineers specialising in civil, structural and M&E engineering to form a
team to participate in the “Design-and-build” project where each member of the team contributes his
expertise in his area of speciality to achieve a better design. These construction companies may
approach us to form alliances to jointly bid for the project. We would carry out the detailed design
and recommend modifications for the plumbing, sanitary and electrical distribution systems with the
aim of reducing costs for our clients.
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