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Preparation of Tender Documentation
for nuclear energy facilities (NEF)

Preparing procurement documentation in the nuclear industry is a highly responsible process, located at the intersection of strict antitrust regulations and uncompromising requirements for nuclear radiation and technical safety.

Errors at the stage of formulating technical specifications and initial permitting documentation lead to delays in design deadlines, risks of non-fulfillment of contractual obligations, and untimely commissioning of facilities.

Which is certainly accompanied by penalties and restrictions on government funding.




In accordance with IAEA principles (CSR Part 2), the absolute priority of nuclear safety must prevail over cost and schedule considerations.


Setting unrealistically tight deadlines during the design phase of a nuclear facility, as well as artificially lowering the initial (maximum) contract price, inevitably leads to the use of low-skilled contractors, a lack of timelines, and, consequently, to missed deadlines and increased project costs during the construction phase.


Customers are advised to rely on regulatory and technical documents governing the actual labor costs of design and survey work (D&S).

Order a cost estimate for design and survey work

We offer the Customer a comprehensive

package of tender documentation

  • Initially - permitting documentation

    Research and preparation of a complete package of initial and destructive documentation for the facility, in accordance with the requirements of legislation, expert regulators, and supervisory authorities. Preparation of a list of process equipment.

  • Analysis and evaluation of project objectives in relation to the selected concept (R&D)

    Depending on the design stage, pre-project preparation (feasibility study, OBIN) and conducted scientific research (R&D, development, and R&D) are reviewed.

    An assessment is being conducted to verify the alignment between the targeted funding and the actual condition of the facility.

  • Development of Technical Specifications

    Preparation of detailed, transparent technical specifications in accordance with the regulations and requirements of the upcoming expert review, regulatory framework, and supervisory authorities.

  • Analysis and adjustment of the Contract - Tender

    Preparation of a contract based on the developed technical specifications, initial permitting documentation, and targeted funding.

    Estimation of the actual cost of work and the legal framework for the design project.

Cost of work

METR adheres to the IAEA's international regulations for nuclear facilities, as well as the legislative framework for nuclear facilities in the Russian Federation.


The turnkey cost (IAEA/ISO 19443) is calculated as a percentage of the Initial Maximum Contract Price (IMCP):

  • 1.0 %-4 % of the IMCP
    • For small and medium-sized projects (from 100 million to 1 billion rubles/1 - 100 million $)
  • 0.5 %-2,5 % of the IMCP
    • For large/super-large objects (from 1 billion rubles and above / 100 million $+).
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METR is a member of the Russian Project Management Association SOVNET; its quality management system, covering project management in the field of energy technologies and developments, is certified to meet the requirements of GOST ISO 9001-2011.

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