Topic:"Procurement Practices" in M12370

CI C0061003 – POA LP HP IP Turbine Refurbishment (NSEB M12370) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests 1 Request IR-11: 8 (a) Please confirm as noted, that all third-party pricing provided on Page 3 of the 9 application, including the...

AI summary NSPI responded to NSEB's information request regarding the competitive procurement process for turbine refurbishment. NSPI stated that the selected vendor is the OEM, and that third-party vendors cannot provide parts to OEM specifications without reverse engineering, which introduces risks and delays. NSPI explained that the OEM is the only entity capable of supplying parts built to original specifications.

Request IR-12: - Attachments 1, 2 and 3 of the application provide vendor pricing that appears to be based on a master services agreement between the vendor and NS Power. The vendor quotes for "Turbine Parts" and for "Turbine Contractor" i...

AI summary The document requests confirmation that third-party pricing, including from a selected vendor, was obtained through a competitive procurement process. It also asks for an explanation if NS Power intends to sole-source work and how best value for money will be ensured without competition.