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Ensure efficient procurement of infrastructure projects

19/10/2021 by

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Procurement strategies

Procurement is an essential part of the infrastructure life-cycle, it is thus important that it is done in an efficient and transparent manner to ensure infrastructure objectives are achieved.

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Note: The OECD average values do not include data for the United States as it does not traditionally rely on public procurement of infrastructure at the Federal level.

Why is this important?

Procurement strategies based on strategic choices ensure infrastructure delivery in a way that maximises the value generated for society as a whole. For quality infrastructure investment, procurement processes should be directed towards generating broader value in terms of economic, environmental and social benefits. Procurement can also be used strategically for incentivising innovation, in particular in the transition towards low-carbon infrastructure and the adoption of digital technologies.

Mechanisms used by OECD countries to identify proposals offering the best value for money, 2020

Mechanisms employed to hold contractors accountable for project specifications and professional standards in OECD countries, 2020

Country case studies

  • Tappan Zee Bridge Project, New York State
  • Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
  • Public Spending Code
  • Luas Cross City
  • Rural High-speed Broadband (GIH, 2019)
  • John Hart Generating Station (GIH, 2019)
  • Lewisham Grouped Schools (GIH, 2019)
  • Mersin Integrated Health Campus (GIH, 2019)
  • PPP Prisons Program (Lots 1-3) (GIH, 2019)
  • Pan Am Games Athletes’ Village (GIH, 2019)
  • Milton District Hospital Expansion (GIH, 2019)
  • Samuel De Champlain Bridge (GIH, 2021)
  • Incheon Bridge Project (GIH, 2021)
  • U.S. Bank Stadium (GIH)

Related publications

Learn more about OECD analysis on public procurement of infrastructure:

  • Getting Infrastructure Right: A Framework for better Governance
  • Public procurement and infrastructure governance: Initial policy responses to the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis
  • Effective Delivery of Large Infrastructure Projects: The Case of the New International Airport of Mexico City
  • Procurement strategy in major infrastructure projects: Piloting a new approach in Norway
  • Infrastructure Governance Review of Argentina
  • Supporting Better Decision-Making in Transport Infrastructure in Spain
  • Budgeting and Public Expenditures in OECD Countries 2019

Links to useful data

  • 2020 OECD Governance of Infrastructure Dataset
  • 2018 OECD Governance of Capital Budgeting and Infrastructure Dataset
  • International Transport Forum Statistics and Data
  • Global Infrastructure Hub Infrastructure Monitor

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