Factors affecting the scope of an Output Specification

A sufficient range and level of services has to be included in order to:

•  Optimize the whole-life benefits of integrating design with operational solutions

•  Sustain the level of competition to ensure value for money

•  Make the project attractive to investors and lenders

•  Allow the proponents to effectively manage the risks

These factors may provide a useful checklist for assessing the feasibility of excluding a service altogether.