There are issues arising from MOD's experience on this deal which other departments need to keep in mind in future PFI projects

2.45  There will always be risks that financing rates will change between selecting the method of financing a PFI deal and letting the contract. To minimise the risk of the choice of finance ceasing to be optimal because of unexpected movements in financing rates departments need to have a realistic view of how long it will take to close a deal and should then defer the choice of financing for as long as possible within the timetable for completing the deal.