Contracting & Procurement
Drafting contracts and leading the procurement process
Avoid costly delays and disputes by getting your contract strategy right from the start and make strategically justified decisions with expert guidance. We help you shape the right strategy and navigate risks with clarity, bringing structure to complex investments from day one. Together, we develop transparent contracting and procurement approaches that reduce uncertainty, prevent costly missteps, and set your project up for long-term success.
We support you from the very beginning, defining the setup, selecting the right partners, and negotiating agreements that protect your interests. With our proven methods and hands-on expertise, your project starts on solid ground and stays there.
Approach
- Contracting strategy workshop – Define the best structure using our 5-step model.
- Work breakdown structure – Design logical tender packages aligned with scope, schedule, and market.
- Pre-qualification and tendering – Run our transparent 9-step contractor selection process.
- Contract drafting – Develop technical and commercial packages, leveraging FIDIC standards.
- Negotiations – Support decision-making and secure robust, balanced agreements.
- Final Investment Decision – Deliver full documentation and risk analysis to enable confident board approval.
- Contract Administration – Monitor performance, manage compliance & scope migration to ensure all adjustments remain controlled, documented, and compliant.
What to expect
Build a structure that aligns goals, risks, and results
Select the right partners, faster and with confidence
Negotiate contracts that protect your interests
Stay in control through every decision point
Why Vijverberg
Secure the right terms, partners, and results — every time.
We help Clients reduce risk and achieve stronger outcomes through structured contracting, strategic negotiation, and deep market knowledge.
- Independent, best-for-project advice – Decisions based on what’s right for your project, not external interests.
- Proven frameworks – 5-step contracting and 9-step selection models designed for large capital projects.
- Practical expertise – Consultants who understand both the commercial and technical realities.
- Comprehensive templates and tools – Accelerating each step while maintaining quality and compliance.
- Market insight – Knowledge of local and international contractor landscapes to secure the best partnerships.
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Contracting & Procurement team
Work with specialists who combine commercial acumen, technical understanding, and negotiation expertise. A dedicated team of contract, planning, and risk experts who bring structure, precision, and local insight to every assignment.
Olaf Zwaard MSc
Senior Cost Consultant
Jan Kees Joustra
Advisor Contract Management
Jeanne Thomas LLM
Contract Consultant
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