Key distinguishing features of the SIPD from the LIPD are:
• the Project Area is generally a single facility on a single site (for example, a hospital or prison), or, in the case of a bundled PPP project (for example a schools project), single facilities across multiple discrete sites;
• there is a fixed Commissioning Period between the D&C Contractor having completed construction of the asset and the State paying for the asset. During this period, the State familiarises itself with the asset, trains staff, prepares for operation and ensures that the asset is fit for delivering the core services. Payment for the asset and delivery of the core services from the asset does not commence until this period is completed by the achievement of Commercial Acceptance;
• a significant amount of furniture, fittings and equipment is required to be procured, installed and maintained by Project Co; and
• core operating services are retained by the State.
Where core services are outsourced to Project Co but the other features of the SIPD are relevant, the SIPD is the appropriate base document. However, modifications will be required to reflect the important change in focus from asset delivery to core service delivery.