Commissioning takes place before Completion (as defined in the relevant construction contract) of the Works.

The construction contractor is responsible for developing a Commissioning and Handover Plan to ensure that all Commissioning and Handover requirements are addressed.

The Commissioning requirements, which verify that the works and all relevant systems, equipment and assemblies have been installed, tested, operated and maintainance standards agreed in accordance with the requirements of the relevant contract.

The Commissioning requirements are usually detailed in the technical documentation forming part of the construction contract, such as the Brief or the Works description.

There may be other Commissioning requirements set out in the construction contract, for example:

• as "conditions precedent" to Completion;
• in certification requirements;
• special conditions (eg. security certification, ICT certification);
• IM Policy requirements.

IAD / Project Director is responsible for reviewing the Commissioning and Handover Plan prepared by the Contractor and working with the stakeholders and the construction contractor to ensure that all Commissioning and Handover requirements are addressed.

The IAD Project Director/Manager will ensure that the Estate Data is of an acceptable quality and format for Defence and includes all the required elements of the works as built.

As set out in the Commissioning and Handover Plan and the relevant contract.

Notice of Completion developed by the construction contractor.

Draft Commissioning and Handover Report