It is up to you to decide how large the scope of the tender should be. Elements that can be included are design, construction, maintenance, financing and operation. The corresponding contract forms are: Build (B), Design and Build (DB), Design, Build and Maintain (DBM), Design, Build, Finance and Maintenance (DBFM), and Design, Build, Finance, Maintenance, Operate (DBFMO).
Deciding which form is the most suitable for you, depends on many factors. A number of these are shown in the figure below.
AssetPouwer maps all aspects that are essential for the most effective form of contract. This would give you the assurance to make a well-informed decision.