Design and Build Contract (DB/Scot)

The SBCC Design and Build Contract is designed for construction projects where the contractor carries out both the design and the construction work. Design and build projects can vary in scale, but the Design and Build Contract is generally suitable where detailed provisions are needed. See the full suite here.

Design and Build Contract for use in Scotland: (DB/Scot 2024)

Appropriate:

• where detailed contract provisions are necessary and Employer's Requirements have been prepared and provided to the Contractor;
• where the Contractor is not only to carry out and complete the works, but also to complete the design; and
• where the Employer employs an agent (such an agent may be an external consultant or employee) to administer the conditions.

Can be used:

• where the works are to be carried out in sections;
• by both private and local authority employers.

Where the Contractor's design responsibility is restricted to discrete parts of the works and the Contractor is not responsible for completing the design for the whole works, consideration should be given to using one of the SBCC contracts that provide for the employment of an Architect/Contract Administrator and limited design input by the Contractor.

Accompanying products available to purchase:

• Design and Build Contract Guide for use in Scotland (DB/G/Scot 2024)
• A comprehensive guide to accompany the Design and Build Contract for use in Scotland (DB/Scot).
• DB/Scot 2024 Contract Administration Model Forms
• SBCC's Contract Administration Model Forms provide a series of template forms to assist with the administration of a contract.

Further information about this contract:

• Can be used on large or smaller scale projects, but generally where detailed provisions are necessary.
• The Contractor is responsible for completing the design, as well as carrying out the works, and the employer must provide detailed documents to outline their requirements.
• The price and payment structure of the contract is based on a lump sum with interim stage or periodic payments.
• Provisions are included for collaborative working, sustainability, advance payment, bonds (advance payment, off-site materials, retention), third party rights and collateral warranties.
• Pre-Construction Services Agreement (General Contractor) (PCSA/Scot) and Pre-Construction Services Agreement (Specialist) (PCSA/SP/Scot) can be used with this contract.
• This contract can be used with the Framework Agreement (FA/Scot).
• This is a digital contract. Print format is available to purchase from our Selling Agents.
• Important note: This contract is for use in Scotland. For England, Wales and Northern Ireland see JCT.
  
  

Free Downloads:

• Contents page
• Model Form for the Rights Particulars
• SBCC Fluctuations Options A, B & C

Purchasing a digital contract:

SBCC digital contracts can only be purchased through the SBCC website with a valid subscription. This is an online editable contract. Once ordered your new contract will be available in your ‘My Contracts’ section of your account and you'll be able to begin editing it straight away.

ISBN: 9781909432611

Edition: DB/Scot 2024 - Published 2026. (Previous version: DB/Scot 2016)