Aviation Infrastructure Procurement and FIDIC Gold/Yellow Contracting in Dubai

Programme Overview

Aviation infrastructure projects demand rigorous procurement planning and robust contract administration to manage substantial technical risks. This five-day course in Dubai provides public sector specialists with advanced capabilities to execute complex aerodrome developments under international standards. Participants examine the intersection of donor procurement regulations and international engineering contracts, focusing on the procurement of civil airfield works, specialized terminal packages, baggage handling systems, and advanced navigational aids. Instruction reflects modern donor-funded operational procedures, preparing specialists to navigate high-value infrastructure delivery effectively.

The programme provides comprehensive analysis of the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Plant and Design-Build (Yellow Book) and Design, Build and Operate Projects (Gold Book). Contract managers review critical risk-allocation mechanisms, employer requirements drafting, design verification procedures, and the administration of complex interfaces between civil works and specialized aviation systems. Detailed modules address variations, payment regimes, performance securities, and delay analysis, equipping implementation units with the legal and operational instruments required to manage contractor claims and disputes proactively throughout execution.

Designed for professionals handling donor-financed transport investments, the training integrates the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers alongside applicable multilateral development bank guidelines. Attendees analyse standard bidding documents for major works, supply and installation contracts, and international competitive procurement methods. Through structured reviews of real-world scenarios, participants develop practical competencies in packaging strategy, technical specification design, bid evaluation, and contractor performance oversight, ensuring public aerodrome investments achieve compliance, cost certainty, and operational readiness within scheduled timeframes.

Modernising island and regional aerodrome infrastructure requires managing complex civil works, airfield expansions, and specialized equipment installations within remote logistical environments. Implementing agencies delivering transformative investments, such as the major runway and terminal works under the Rodrigues Airport Project, operate under strict donor fiduciary frameworks and tight delivery schedules. Strengthening institutional mastery of World Bank procurement regulations and FIDIC design-build contracting is urgent to mitigate interface failures, control cost overruns, assess contractor claims objectively, and ensure infrastructure meets International Civil Aviation Organization standards.

Delivered by Risalat Consultants International in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, it combines expert-led sessions, real cases and group work, so that participants can apply what they learn in their own institution.

The Programme Strengthens Institutional Capability

• Analysis of World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers in aviation
• Market analysis and procurement packaging for runways, aprons, and terminals
• Preparation of Standard Bidding Documents for large works and plant installation
• Prequalification procedures, evaluation criteria design, and technical scoring
• Managing bidder clarifications, addenda, and integrity compliance in Dubai
• Comparison of FIDIC Yellow Book (Design-Build) and Gold Book (Design, Build, Operate)
• Risk allocation between Employer and Contractor in greenfield and brownfield airfields
• Drafting robust Employer Requirements for civil works and complex aviation systems
• Procurement planning and market analysis
• Choosing procurement methods and approaches
• Writing specifications and terms of reference
• Bidding documents and evaluation criteria

It is designed for procurement directors from transport ministries and airport authorities, civil works contracts officers managing aviation infrastructure, project implementation unit directors and technical specialists and others who want practical, current skills in procurement and contract management.

The Growing Importance of Aviation Infrastructure Procurement and FIDIC Gold/Yellow Contracting in Dubai

Procurement is where public money becomes roads, medicines, systems and services. Delays, weak specifications and poor contract management are among the most common reasons projects fall behind or fail their audits.

Financiers and governments now expect value for money, fair competition and well-documented decisions at every stage, from planning to contract completion. Teams who manage the full cycle well deliver faster and with fewer complaints.

Organisations increasingly require professionals capable of:

• Plan procurement that matches project needs and timelines
• Prepare clear specifications and evaluation criteria
• Evaluate bids consistently and defend the decision
• Manage contracts, variations and performance
• Keep complete records for audit and review

Strong procurement and contract management systems help organisations:

• Reduce procurement delays and failed tenders
• Achieve value for money
• Lower the risk of complaints and audit findings
• Deliver contracts on time and to quality

This Aviation Infrastructure Procurement and FIDIC Gold/Yellow Contracting in Dubai programme brings these elements together in a practical format, so that participants understand not only what good practice looks like but also how to introduce it in their own setting, with the people and resources they have.

Who Should Attend This Aviation Infrastructure Procurement and FIDIC Gold/Yellow Contracting in Dubai Training?

This programme is designed for:

• Procurement directors from transport ministries and airport authorities
• Civil works contracts officers managing aviation infrastructure
• Project implementation unit directors and technical specialists
• Airport engineers responsible for airfield and terminal civil works
• Legal advisors drafting and administering donor-funded contracts
• Quantity surveyors managing valuations and variations for major works
• Air navigation service specialists procuring ground equipment and systems
• Monitoring and compliance specialists within donor-funded project units
• Public works contract administrators managing FIDIC claims and disputes
• Procurement officers and managers
• Contract managers and administrators
• Project and programme managers

The programme suits experienced professionals as well as those moving into new responsibilities. Groups that mix institutions and countries are encouraged, because participants learn a great deal from each other’s experience.

Aviation Infrastructure Procurement and FIDIC Gold/Yellow Contracting in Dubai Training Objectives

Upon successful completion of this Aviation Infrastructure Procurement and FIDIC Gold/Yellow Contracting in Dubai Training, participants will be able to:

• Apply World Bank Procurement Regulations to large-scale aviation civil works and technical equipment packages
• Formulate strategic tender packaging plans for airfield pavements, passenger terminals, and navigational equipment
• Draft clear Employer Requirements and technical specifications aligned with International Civil Aviation Organization standards
• Administer the FIDIC Yellow Book and Gold Book conditions across the project lifecycle
• Manage contractor interfaces, technical submittals, design approvals, and variations systematically
• Evaluate contractor delay and cost claims using standard engineering contract methodologies
• Execute dispute avoidance mechanisms, including Dispute Adjudication Boards, to safeguard project delivery
• Managing claims for time extension and additional payment under Clause 20
• Delay analysis techniques and quantification of concurrent delays in airfield works
• Contractual evaluation of unforeseen physical conditions and site obstructions

Each objective is practised during the programme through exercises, cases or group work, so that participants leave able to do it, not only to describe it.

Programme Contents and Structure

The programme runs over 5 days. Each day combines expert input, practical work and a closing workshop or case study:

• First Day: Aviation Procurement Strategy and Donor Regulations
• Second Day: FIDIC Yellow and Gold Book Contract Architectures
• Third Day: Procuring Airside Systems, Baggage Handling, and Navigational Aids
• Fourth Day: Contract Administration, Variations, and Financial Control
• Fifth Day: Contractor Claims Resolution and Dispute Adjudication

Full day-by-day contents

First Day | Aviation Procurement Strategy and Donor Regulations

• Analysis of World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers in aviation
• Market analysis and procurement packaging for runways, aprons, and terminals
• Preparation of Standard Bidding Documents for large works and plant installation
• Prequalification procedures, evaluation criteria design, and technical scoring
• Managing bidder clarifications, addenda, and integrity compliance in Dubai

Workshop: Aviation Procurement Strategy and Donor Regulations: Applying It to Your Institution

Working in small groups, participants apply the day's methods to examples from their own institutions and agree practical next steps.

Second Day | FIDIC Yellow and Gold Book Contract Architectures

• Comparison of FIDIC Yellow Book (Design-Build) and Gold Book (Design, Build, Operate)
• Risk allocation between Employer and Contractor in greenfield and brownfield airfields
• Drafting robust Employer Requirements for civil works and complex aviation systems
• The role, authority, and statutory duties of the FIDIC Engineer and Employer Representative
• Bonds, guarantees, retention, and advance payment securities in donor-funded works

Workshop: FIDIC Yellow and Gold Book Contract Architectures: Applying It to Your Institution

Working in small groups, participants apply the day's methods to examples from their own institutions and agree practical next steps.

Third Day | Procuring Airside Systems, Baggage Handling, and Navigational Aids

• Procurement dynamics for Instrument Landing Systems, DVOR, and ground radars
• Baggage handling systems and security screening equipment: supply and install models
• Contractual interface management between civil contractors and systems suppliers
• Factory Acceptance Testing, site integration, and commissioning requirements
• ICAO technical compliance verification within contractor quality assurance plans

Case Study: Procuring Airside Systems, Baggage Handling, and Navigational Aids in Practice

Participants analyse a realistic case, compare the choices made with good practice and draw lessons they can use in their own setting.

Fourth Day | Contract Administration, Variations, and Financial Control

• Contractor design review, verification procedures, and liability for defects
• Measurement, progress valuation, and milestone payments under FIDIC terms
• Administering changes, variations, and value engineering proposals systematically
• Monitoring programme updates, critical path methods, and delay notifications
• Suspension, termination clauses, and project close-out documentation

Workshop: Contract Administration, Variations, and Financial Control: Applying It to Your Institution

Working in small groups, participants apply the day's methods to examples from their own institutions and agree practical next steps.

Fifth Day | Contractor Claims Resolution and Dispute Adjudication

• Managing claims for time extension and additional payment under Clause 20
• Delay analysis techniques and quantification of concurrent delays in airfield works
• Contractual evaluation of unforeseen physical conditions and site obstructions
• Dispute Adjudication and Avoidance Boards (DAAB) setup, procedures, and enforcement
• Amicable settlement techniques and international arbitration preparation

Capstone Exercise: Aviation Infrastructure Procurement and FIDIC Gold/Yellow Contracting in Dubai Action Plan for Your Institution

Participants bring the week together in an action plan for their own institution, with priorities, owners and first steps, and present it for feedback from peers and facilitators.

Aviation Infrastructure Procurement and FIDIC Gold/Yellow Contracting in Dubai Training Methodology

The training employs interactive presentations, comparative legal and contractual analyses, and guided group workshops based on international aerodrome projects. Participants review sample bidding documents, draft project notices, examine technical specifications, and work through realistic scenario-based claims exercises. Practical sessions allow procurement and contracts officers to apply donor guidelines directly to complex civil works and equipment packages under expert guidance.

The programme combines:

• Expert-led sessions on current practice
• Regional and international case studies
• Group work and practical exercises
• Simulations and role plays where relevant
• Discussion of participants' own challenges
• Peer learning across institutions and countries
• Practical tools and templates to take back to work
• Daily reflection and action planning

Before the programme, a short pre-assessment helps the facilitators understand each participant’s role and priorities, so that examples and exercises can be adjusted to the group. Each day ends with a short reflection in which participants note what they will apply at work.

Expected Outcomes

Upon completion of this Aviation Infrastructure Procurement and FIDIC Gold/Yellow Contracting in Dubai Training, participants will be able to:

• Formulate compliant donor procurement documents for international competitive bidding
• Select and tailor appropriate FIDIC contract conditions for design-build aviation works
• Draft precise Employer Requirements that minimize interface and installation risks
• Execute rigorous verification of contractor design submittals and milestone claims
• Assess contractor claims for time and cost with defensible analytical techniques
• Operate formal dispute avoidance procedures effectively to prevent project stoppage
• Plan procurement that fits project needs and timelines
• Prepare clear specifications and evaluation criteria

Participants leave with a personal action plan and practical tools they can use in their institution from the first week back. Institutions that send several participants can use the programme to agree shared methods and templates across teams, which makes improvements easier to sustain.

Institutional Application of Aviation Infrastructure Procurement and FIDIC Gold/Yellow Contracting in Dubai Training

This programme supports organisations in strengthening:

• Procurement planning and strategy
• Evaluation practice
• Contract management
• Complaint handling
• Procurement records and audit readiness

Participants return with practical tools to improve:

• Procurement plans and timelines
• Specifications and evaluation criteria
• Evaluation reports
• Contract monitoring
• Variation and claims management

The programme is built so that learning moves from the classroom into the institution. Participants work on their own processes and documents where possible, and leave with an action plan that their managers can review and support.

Regional Relevance & Application

Europe

European institutions apply procurement and contract management within detailed regulatory frameworks and reform agendas. Participants from Europe can compare their practice with colleagues from other regions and test how established methods work under different conditions.

Africa

Across Africa, ministries, agencies and project teams working in procurement and contract management increasingly operate alongside donor-financed programmes that expect clear systems and evidence. The programme helps participants adapt good practice to the institutions and resources they work with.

Middle East

In the Middle East, national development strategies and diversification plans place growing demands on procurement and contract management. Participants explore how to build the capability these plans need inside public bodies and companies.

Asia

Institutions across Asia combine rapid growth with ambitious modernisation programmes. Participants from Asia can share their experience of scaling systems quickly and learn from approaches used elsewhere.

Pacific

Small island and Pacific states face particular constraints of size, distance and capacity. The programme highlights practical, proportionate approaches to procurement and contract management that suit smaller institutions.

Holding the programme in Dubai, United Arab Emirates brings participants together away from their daily pressures, so they can compare how procurement and contract management is handled in different settings. The same programme can also be delivered in-house for one institution, in its own country or online, with cases taken from its current work.

Host Country Profile – United Arab Emirates

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Studying away from their own country gives participants time to focus, a fresh view of their own institution and the chance to build a network with colleagues from other countries.

Aviation Infrastructure Procurement and FIDIC Gold/Yellow Contracting in Dubai Training Deliverables

Participants receive support before, during and after the programme, so that preparation, learning and follow-up form one continuous experience.

Before the Programme

• Participant Pre-Assessment
• Aviation Infrastructure Procurement and FIDIC Gold/Yellow Contracting in Dubai Readiness Assessment
• Aviation Infrastructure Procurement and FIDIC Gold/Yellow Contracting in Dubai Resource Pack
• Preparatory Reading Materials
• Complimentary Visa Support & Advisory

During the Programme

• Airport Pickup & Welcome Assistance
• Accommodation with Breakfast
• Welcome Networking Dinner
• Risalat Training Kit (Bag, Bottle, Mug, T-Shirt, Cap, Passport Cover, Pens, Notebook, Magnet & Keychain)
• Comprehensive Aviation Infrastructure Procurement and FIDIC Gold/Yellow Contracting in Dubai Training Manual
• Procurement Plan Template
• Bid Evaluation Scoring Sheet
• Contract Management Plan Template
• Variation and Claims Register
• Practical Workshops & Simulations
• Group Discussions & Peer Learning
• Daily Lunch and Refreshments
• Full Access to Training Venue Facilities
• Mini Pad / Tablet with Digital Learning Materials
• Field Visit (where applicable)
• Entertaining City Tour

After the Programme

• Certificate of Completion
• Risalat Programme Participation Recognition Award
• Post-Training Reference Materials
• Procurement Records Checklist
• Contract Performance Tracker
• Post-Training Support & Follow-Up Guidance
• Programme Report

Institutions can also request a tailored in-house version of this programme, delivered at their premises or online. Request a proposal.

Common Challenges in Aviation Infrastructure Procurement and FIDIC Gold/Yellow Contracting in Dubai, And How This Training Helps

How can institutions plan procurement that matches project needs and timelines?

The programme addresses this directly on the first day (Aviation Procurement Strategy and Donor Regulations), where participants practise the methods involved and adapt them to their own institution, then build it into their action plan.

How can institutions prepare clear specifications and evaluation criteria?

The programme addresses this directly on the second day (FIDIC Yellow and Gold Book Contract Architectures), where participants practise the methods involved and adapt them to their own institution, then build it into their action plan.

How can institutions evaluate bids consistently and defend the decision?

The programme addresses this directly on the third day (Procuring Airside Systems, Baggage Handling, and Navigational Aids), where participants practise the methods involved and adapt them to their own institution, then build it into their action plan.

How can institutions manage contracts, variations and performance?

The programme addresses this directly on the fourth day (Contract Administration, Variations, and Financial Control), where participants practise the methods involved and adapt them to their own institution, then build it into their action plan.

How can institutions keep complete records for audit and review?

The programme addresses this directly on the fifth day (Contractor Claims Resolution and Dispute Adjudication), where participants practise the methods involved and adapt them to their own institution, then build it into their action plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where does the Aviation Infrastructure Procurement and FIDIC Gold/Yellow Contracting in Dubai programme take place?

It runs from 12 Apr 2027 to 16 Apr 2027, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The registration deadline is shown at the top of this page.

Who should attend?

The programme is designed for procurement directors from transport ministries and airport authorities, civil works contracts officers managing aviation infrastructure, project implementation unit directors and technical specialists, airport engineers responsible for airfield and terminal civil works, and others who want practical skills in procurement and contract management.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. Participants who complete the programme receive a Certificate of Completion from Risalat Consultants International.

Can this programme be delivered for our institution only?

Yes. We can deliver a tailored in-house version at your premises, in another city or online, built around your own cases. Use the proposal request on this page.

Do I need prior experience in procurement and contract management?

No specialist background is required beyond experience in a related role. A short pre-assessment helps the facilitators adapt the sessions to the group.

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