Comparative Study of Contractual Clauses to Provide for the Smooth ...

Comparative Study of Contractual Clauses for the Smooth Adjustment ofPhysical Infrastructure and Services through the Lifecycle of a PPP ProjectAugust 20122.2 A Consistent TerminologyEach of the PPP Frameworks examined in this study uses its own terminology for commonPPP concepts. Table 2 sets out the terminology used in each jurisdiction for concepts thatare particularly relevant to this study. For each concept, the terminology used in this reporthas been highlighted in bold text.Table 2: Terminology used by each JurisdictionAustraliaUnitedKingdomSouthAfricaIndiaThe private sector party tothe PPP contractThe public sector party to thePPP contractPrivate Party Contractor Private Party ConcessionaireGovernment Authority Institution NHAIA change in the services orinfrastructure provided by theprivate sector partyModificationChange inServiceVariationChange ofScope /CapacityAugmentationSmall changes that can beimplemented through asimplified mechanismMinor Works[No equivalentterminology]Small WorksVariation[No equivalentterminology]Regular payments made bygovernment through theoperational phase of the PPPcontract for the servicesprovided by the private partyService FeeUnitaryChargeUnitaryPaymentAnnuityPage 9 of 35Foster Infrastructure