Sydney Metro Commercial Advisory Services Panel
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About this tender
Overview Sydney Metro is seeking to establish a Commercial Advisory Services Panel to provide flexible access to specialist commercial expertise across its projects and operations. The panel will support the effective management of complex commercial, contractual and project delivery matters by providing access to independent advisory services and specialist resources on an as required basis. Purpose The panel arrangement will provide an efficient and consistent mechanism for engaging specialist advisers throughout the lifecycle of Sydney Metro's projects and operations. Objectives Provide access to specialist commercial expertise and resources that complement Sydney Metro's internal capability Support informed commercial decision-making and effective management of contractual and commercial risks Improve the assessment, management and resolution of claims, disputes and change events Strengthen commercial governance, contract administration and assurance processes Provide scalable resources to respond to varying project and operational requirements Promote value for money through competitive engagement of industry-leading specialists Support the successful delivery of Sydney Metro projects and operational outcomes Scope Sydney Metro is seeking a panel of specialist advisors with best practice, industry-leading expertise to draw upon on an ad hoc basis to assist in preventing, managing and resolving claims and variations on both delivery contracts and operations, through strengthening disciplined contract administration and proactive risk management approaches. The broad areas of expertise required comprise: Claims and change entitlement, contract assessment Claims and change quantum assessment, costs Commercial claims and change Forensic program analysis, schedule impacts General claims and change assessment, advice and governance support Enquiries Contact: Labonno Rana Email: Labonno.Rana2@transport.nsw.gov.au
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