Insight - Stakeholder Newsletter

Insight Issue 10 front cover

PDF Edition 10 - November 2012(2Mb)

Previous editions of Insight

PDF Edition 9 - June 2012 (3Mb) 

PDF Edition 8 - February 2012 (3Mb) 

PDF Edition 7 - September 2011 (3Mb) 

PDF Edition 6 - June 2011(2Mb) 

PDF Edition 5 - February 2011 (3Mb)

PDF Edition 4 - November 2010 (2Mb)

PDF Edition 3 - July 2010 (2Mb)

PDF Edition 2 - March 2010 (2Mb)

PDF Edition 1 - November 2009 (2Mb)

If you have any comments on Insight, please contact the editor:

deborah.ward@nda.gov.uk

01925 802343

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How long will contracts last?

Contract duration is a critical component of any tender exercise. It represents a balance between maintaining commercial tension and maintaining the supply chain, whilst providing sufficient time for contractors to implement improvements and make medium/long term investments. Initial contract durations are likely to be 5 years, with optional extensions subject to performance criteria. Contract durations can vary depending upon the nature of the tasks and the risk/reward balance.