Section 2: Control of the performance of the partnership contract by the purchaser

During the construction phase, the control referred to in article L. 2234-2 covers, in particular, the quality of the works built and their compliance with the functional programme provided for in the contract, the final costs and timescales of the works built and the financing plan adopted.

During the operation phase of the facilities or the public service, the control referred to in article L. 2234-2 focuses in particular on the quality, compliance with performance targets and the level of cost of the services provided by the contractor.

At the end of the contract, the audit referred to in article L. 2234-2 will focus in particular on the final construction and operating costs of the project, the quality of the services provided under the contract, compliance with performance targets and an assessment of the condition of the infrastructure at the end of the contract and its asset value.

The purchaser may ask the contractor for any document required to monitor the performance of the partnership contract in accordance with Article L. 2132-1.