REF: WELDING-FABRICATION-CONTRACT WELDING AND METAL FABRICATION SERVICE CONTRACT
THIS METAL FABRICATION AND WELDING SERVICE CONTRACT (the "Contract") is made and entered into on this [Contract Date] by and between:
FABRICATOR / WELDING CONTRACTOR:
[Fabricator / Contractor Name], operating from their fabrication workshop located at:
[Fabrication Workshop Address]
(hereinafter referred to as the "Fabricator", which expression shall unless repugnant to the context include their partners, legal heirs, and permitted assigns) of the FIRST PART;
AND
CLIENT / PURCHASER:
[Client Full Name / Entity]
(hereinafter referred to as the "Client", which expression shall unless repugnant to the context include their legal heirs, successors, and assigns) of the SECOND PART.
The Fabricator and the Client are hereinafter individually referred to as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties".
WHEREAS:
A. The Client requires custom metal fabrication, cutting, arc/TIG/MIG welding, anti-corrosion coating, and on-site erection of steel or metal fixtures.
B. The Fabricator operates a metal workshop equipped with cutting saws, welding transformers, plasma cutters, and skilled fabricators, and has agreed to fabricate and install the units specified below.
C. The Parties have agreed to record the technical specifications, quality standards, timeline, and payment terms in this Contract.
NOW THIS CONTRACT WITNESSETH AND IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. SCOPE OF FABRICATION AND QUANTITIES
1.1 The Fabricator shall fabricate, weld, assemble, finish, and erect the metal structures detailed below:
[Project Scope and Fabrication Description]
1.2 The primary material utilized for the work shall be: Mild Steel.
1.3 The quantities, dimensions, and weight approximations are:
[Quantity and Dimensions (Units / Sq. Ft. / Kg)]
1.4 Any modifications in dimension, addition of ornamental cast metal brackets, or design deviations requested after raw material cutting has commenced shall be billed as extra work.
2. MATERIALS, GAUGES, AND ANTI-CORROSION FINISH
2.1 All steel sections, pipes, hollow tubes, channels, and sheets shall adhere strictly to the engineering specifications:
[Design Specifications, Gauge, and Anti-Rust Coating]
2.2 The Fabricator undertakes that only genuine prime-grade metal from reputed manufacturers (e.g., Tata, Jindal, SAIL) conforming to specified wall thickness and gauges shall be utilized, without substitution of re-rolled or commercial lightweight scrap metal.
2.3 All mild steel joints shall be thoroughly de-slagged, ground smooth, cleaned of mill scale, treated with anti-corrosive primer, and finished with protective enamel paint as specified.
3. QUALITY STANDARDS, WELD INTEGRITY, AND INSPECTION
3.1 The welding workmanship shall adhere to standard industrial criteria:
[Welding Quality and Acceptance Standards]
3.2 The Client or their designated site engineer shall have the right to inspect the assembled structures at the Fabricator's workshop prior to the application of final paint coats to inspect weld depth, alignment, and joint penetration.
3.3 Tack welds shall not be left on structural load-bearing sections; continuous, uniform beads free from blowholes or porosity shall be delivered.
4. CONSIDERATION AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE
4.1 The total agreed price for raw materials, workshop fabrication, transport, anti-rust coating, and on-site erection is INR [Total Agreed Price (INR)] (Indian Rupees [Total Agreed Price (INR)]).
4.2 The Client has paid an advance material deposit of INR [Advance / Raw Material Deposit (INR)] (Indian Rupees [Advance / Raw Material Deposit (INR)]) on signing, receipt whereof the Fabricator acknowledges.
4.3 The remaining balance shall be paid as follows:
(a) 35% upon complete fabrication and visual inspection at the workshop prior to dispatch;
(b) 25% balance upon physical delivery, grouting/welding into site anchor bolts, and smooth operation sign-off.
5. DELIVERY, SITE INSTALLATION, AND SAFETY
5.1 The Fabricator shall deliver, erect, and install all finished articles at the Client's site on or before [Delivery and On-Site Installation Date].
5.2 The Client shall provide single-phase or three-phase power supply at the site for welding machines during installation.
5.3 The Fabricator's personnel shall strictly wear welding shields, safety goggles, and protective footwear during on-site arc welding and grinding operations. The Fabricator shall assume responsibility for the safety of their workmen.
6. WARRANTY AND STRUCTURAL DEFECT LIABILITY
6.1 The Fabricator warrants that all welded joints and structural assemblies shall be structurally sound, plumb, and free from weld cracks for a period of one (1) year from the date of final installation.
6.2 If any joint fails or welds separate under normal operating conditions during the warranty period, the Fabricator shall repair, re-weld, and repaint the affected area at their own cost within forty-eight (48) hours of notice.
7. TERMINATION AND DELAYS
7.1 If the Fabricator fails to deliver the fabricated units within fifteen (15) days of [Delivery and On-Site Installation Date] without valid force majeure justification, the Client may cancel the order and recover unspent advance payments.
7.2 If the Client fails to make intermediate milestone payments, the Fabricator may withhold dispatch until accounts are cleared.
8. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
8.1 This Contract shall be governed by the laws of India, including the Indian Contract Act, 1872.
8.2 Any dispute arising between the Parties shall be settled through mutual amicable negotiations. If unresolved within twenty-one (21) days, the matter shall be referred to arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, before a sole arbitrator chosen by mutual agreement.
8.3 Courts having jurisdiction over [Fabrication Workshop Address] shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Welding Fabrication Contract on the day, month, and year first written above.
FABRICATOR / CONTRACTOR:
Signature: __________________________
Name: [Fabricator / Contractor Name]
Date: [Contract Date]
CLIENT / PURCHASER:
Signature: __________________________
Name: [Client Full Name / Entity]
Date: [Contract Date]
WITNESS 1:
Signature: __________________________
Name: _______________________________
Address: ____________________________
WITNESS 2:
Signature: __________________________
Name: _______________________________
Address: ____________________________
SCHEDULE OF TERMS, COVENANTS & CONDITIONS(6 ACTIVE CLAUSES)
1. TENURE & TERM OF LEASE: The term of this lease/tenancy shall be for a fixed duration of {{duration_months}} months commencing on {{commencement_date}} and terminating on {{expiry_date}} unless renewed by mutual consent.
2. MONTHLY RENT & DUE DATE: The Second Party covenants to remit a monthly rent of Rs. {{monthly_rent}} payable in advance on or before the {{rent_due_day}} day of each calendar month.
3. REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT: The Second Party has deposited an interest-free refundable security sum of Rs. {{security_deposit}} with the First Party, returnable within 7 banking days of vacant handover.
4. PERMITTED USE OF PREMISES: The demised premises shall be utilized exclusively for lawful residential dwelling purposes and shall not be converted into commercial or industrial use.
5. STATUTORY ARBITRATION (ACT 1996): Any dispute arising hereunder shall be referred to a sole arbitrator appointed mutually under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with seat of arbitration in the execution city.
6. SUB-LEASE & ASSIGNMENT PROHIBITION: The Second Party is strictly prohibited from sub-letting, parting with possession, or assigning any portion of the premises to third parties without prior written consent.
ATTESTATION BY INDEPENDENT WITNESSES (AS PER APPLICABLE LAW)
First Witness
Signature:
Full Name:
Parent / Spouse:
Address:
Govt ID / Aadhaar:
Second Witness
Signature:
Full Name:
Parent / Spouse:
Address:
Govt ID / Aadhaar:
