Procurement Code, Public Works

About this lesson,

Welcome to the ninth lesson of the preparation course for the Italian state architectural exam! In this lesson, titled "The Public Procurement and Works Code," we'll delve into the complex system of regulations governing the construction of public works in Italy.

Lesson Objectives

At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

· Understand the different types of public procurement:

o Works, supplies and services

o Integrated procurement

or Concessions

· Identify the main actors involved in procurement:

or Contracting Authority

or Economic operator

or Dealer

or Sole Responsible for the Procedure (RUP)

or Director of Works (DL)

o Coordinator for Safety in the Design Phase (CSP)

o Execution Safety Coordinator (CSE)

· Apply the new Procurement Code updated to 2023:

o Focus on the new features introduced

o Tender principles and procedures

· Distinguish between design levels:

or Technical and Economic Feasibility Project (PFTE)

or Final project

or Executive project

· Recognize documents at each design level:

or Technical report

or Graphic tables

or Quantity estimate

· Understand the procurement process:

or Three-year public works program

or Tender notice

o Evaluation of offers

or Assignment of work

· Manage the design and construction phases:

o Definitive and executive design

or Management of works

or Testing

Certificates and requirements:

§ SOA Certificates (qualification attestation)

§ DURC (Single Document of Contribution Regularity)

Digital technologies:

§ Use of CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing)

§ Implementation of BIM (Building Information Modeling)

§ Application of GIS (Geographic Information System) in design

Case studies:

§ Analysis of concrete examples of public procurement

§ Discussion of problems and solutions

Conclusions:

§ Summary of key points of the lesson

§ Indications for further information and research