Defence Equipment

The Ministry of Defence has in place a challenging programme of PPP projects.  Defence PPP projects are invariably large and complex, and can involve the setting up of innovative contracting structures and be based on leading edge technological assets.  Many also contain novel and defence-only issues, and the projects are often being undertaken against a climate of rapidly changing military context. PUK's role is to help the MoD in the delivery of this PPP programme. 

The level and type of engagement that PUK provides varies according to circumstance.  It includes the Development Partnership Agreement model, targeted “troubleshooting” project support via the MoD/PUK framework arrangement and help desk advice and project support, for example on commercialisation ideas.

Types of work PUK has recently undertaken with the MoD include: undertaking key stage project reviews; development work on procurement strategies, payment mechanisms and ITNs; providing expertise to project boards; and supporting the refinancing of signed MoD PFI projects. 

PUK is also working with the MoD on the defence version of SoPC3, and with regards to agreeing derogations from SoPC3. PUK offers a comprehensive PPP service, bringing to bear and co-ordinating the wide range of expertise available within PUK: procurement, project management, finance, legal, property and IT.