Development of Execution Model for Nuclear Energy Sector Projects Executed by Government of India Institutions

Abstract

The two research objectives to analyse the applicability of in-practice project execution models in infrastructure and power sector for Indian nuclear sector projects and to develop a project execution model for Indian nuclear sector and validate are framed to carry out the research.Three basic contract concepts/philosophies are derived in project execution in commercial point of view. In first concept, the owner calls for a competitive bidding for the development phase of the project. The main scope of the contractor in this stage is to deliver a basic design package. After completing the basic design package, the owner calls for another competitive bidding for the implementation phase which includes Detailed Engineering, Procurement and Construction. In second concept, the owner contacts simultaneously with two contractors for the development phase. Therefore, the owner handles two basic design packages. After completing these packages, the owner calls for a competitive bidding only between the two contractors and the final contract is awarded to one of them. Third one is similar to the first one except that same contractor carries out the two phases. After delivering the basic design package, the owner and contractor negotiate the contracting approach for the implementation phase. Sometimes the two parties do not reach an agreement. In this case, the owner calls for competitive bidding for implementing the project based on the basic design package. newline