Project planning tool - Produce specification 

Produce specification

When you engage a supplier, agree a detailed specification for the equipment/installation they are providing.
A basic specification document is likely to include:

1. A description of the project and its objectives.
2. A description of the technology and/or service that makes up the solution and description of any projects required.
3. Required performance characteristics.
4. Service level requirements.
5. Operating and/or capital costs guidelines.
6. Timing for delivery, installation and commissioning.

You may also want to include consideration of other practical factors such as:

• Operational constraints that may need to be considered during installation and commissioning.
• Any staff training requirements.
• Coordination of activities with suppliers or related technologies subject to a separate tendering process.

Details of the areas to include in specs for common projects can be found in the 'How to implement' guides

Specification document templates for more in-depth projects can be found below for several technologies:

Template specification documents

Building instrumentation (.doc)
Heating (.doc)
Lighting (.doc)
Process Heating and Cooling (.doc)