Framework agreement regarding external concrete expertise and laboratory

Framework Agreement regarding laboratory research, design, testing and monitoring of concrete blocks. The scope includes in addition production of background reports on various aspects of concrete technology, construction monitoring, R&D advise and testing during the construction phase. The External concrete Expertise and Laboratory shall function as the Owner – Femern A/S – Expertise center and Laboratory and in every detail work under Femern A/S´s surveillance and according to orders from Femern A/S. The Supplier shall feel free to come up with suggestions and alternatives, but Femern A/S has the final word in any discussion. This will be controlled by the documented work procedures. The required services as External concrete Laboratory comprise of the following 9 tasks: 1. Testing during the construction phase of the Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link: Perform testing of concrete during the construction phase when so required by Femern A/S 2. Construction monitoring on site as a support to Femern’s Construction management team, comprising reviews of Contractor’s plans, spot checks on site, audit participation and par- ticipation in site progress meetings. 3. Production of background reports on concrete and associated products for advanced civil engineering projects in the fields of durability, material and execution subjects, including monitoring technology. 4. Production of formwork including reinforcement and instrumentation for concrete blocks to be exposed at the Fehmarnbelt exposure site 5. Casting of blocks for the Fehmarnbelt exposure site 6. Supervision of casting of blocks done by Contractors for the Fehmarnbelt exposure site 7. Placing of these blocks at the Fehmarnbelt exposure site (made available by Femern A/S.) 8. Detailed design and execution of a Test programme for the blocks. 9. Detailed design and execution of a Monitoring programme for the blocks Furthermore, it is required that the supplier shall implement a planned and systematic quality assurance of their services.