The procurement process for the role of Independent Reviewer may differ between projects and may include:
• a process which is run by the State during the procurement for the Project prior to a joint appointment prior to Financial Close;
• the appointment of a party identified by Project Co in its tender, following Contract Close; or
• the appointment of a party determined by the State from a list of up to three parties identified by Project Co in its tender prior to Financial Close.
The process determined will depend on the size and nature of the Project, the experience required by the Independent Reviewer entity/ joint venture to perform the role and the number of suitable candidates for the role.
The timing of appointment and role of the Independent Reviewer is to be considered on a project specific basis.