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Department of Finance Capital Appraisal Guidelines

The Department of Finance issued revised capital appraisal guidelines in February 2007.
These guidelines are intended to assist Ministers and their officials in carrying out their responsibilities and functions in regard to the evaluation, approval and management of capital expenditure.

Guidelines for the Appraisal and Management of Capital Expenditure Proposals in the Public Sector

Amendements to the existing guidelines and practices on procurement and capital appraisal. Jan 2006

Value for Money and Policy Review Initiative Guidance Manual March 2007

Capital Appraisal Guidelines - Spot Check Guidance and Revised Test Discount Rate May 2007


Value of Project Appraisal Required Template Available
Less than €500,000 Simple Appraisal Simple Assessment Template
(Format Word 40KB) View File  (Format PDF 30KB) View File
Between €500,000 and 5 million Single Appraisal Single Appraisal Template
(Format Word 45KB) View File  (Format PDF 50KB) View File
> €5 million < €30 million Detailed Appraisal in the form of a Multi Criteria Assessment Multi Criteria Assessments
(Format Word 50KB) View File  (Format PDF 50KB) View File
> €30 million - Stage 1 Appraisal Preliminary Appraisal Preliminary Appraisal Template
(Format Word 50KB) View File  (Format PDF 50KB) View File
> €30 million - Stage 2 Appraisal Full Cost Benefit Analysis Being Developed

Indicative Programme for the Design & Construction Template For MCA
(Format Word 40KB) View File  (Format PDF 25B) View File

DESIGN TEAM PROCEDURES

In accordance with Department of Finance Circulars 33/06 and 4/08, Construction Procurement Reform ? Revision of arrangements for the procurement of public works projects, all Capital Works Projects must use the new GCCC Forms of Construction Contracts for Public Works. Accordingly the Design Team Procedures 3rd Edition, August 2007 - Revision 1 applies to all projects from the current stage forward. Where a Design Team was appointed prior to 1st August 2007, consult the Design Team Procedures 2007 - Practice Note 1 below for the transition arrangements.

The above Design Team Procedures have been revised to include a clause 4.28(j) on payment by Contractor for temporary utilities (water, electricity, gas, telecommunications, etc.) consumed during the works. The above clause should be applied to all projects which have not yet gone to tender.

 

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