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Abuzeinab, A, Arif, M, Kulonda, D J and Awuzie, B O (2016) Green business models transformation: Evidence from the UK construction sector. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 6(05), 478-90.

Cheng, J C P and Venkataraman, V (2016) Analyzing relationships between project team compositions and green building certification in green building projects. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 6(05), 449-61.

Ekanayake, E M K and Perera, B A K S (2016) Appropriate delay analysis techniques to analyse delays in road construction projects in Sri Lanka. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 6(05), 521-34.

Mallawaarachchi, H, De Silva, L and Rameezdeen, R (2016) Indoor environmental quality and occupants’ productivity: Suggestions to enhance national green certification criteria. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 6(05), 462-77.

Pantzartzis, E, Deka, L, Price, A D F, Tann, C, Mills, G R W and Rich-Mahadkar, S (2016) Sustainable management of NHS assets backlog maintenance. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 6(05), 535-52.

Patil, N A and Laishram, B S (2016) Sustainability of Indian PPP procurement process: Development of strategies for enhancement. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 6(05), 491-507.

Waidyasekara, K G A S, De Silva, L and Rameezdeen, R (2016) Water use efficiency and conservation during construction: Drivers, barriers and practices. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 6(05), 553-66.

Zin, Z M I, Kulatunga, U and Thayaparan, M (2016) Malaysian experience with public-private partnership: Managing unsolicited proposal. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 6(05), 508-20.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: procurement,public policy,governance,competition,economic sustainability,public sector organizations
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  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-10-2015-0059
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    Purpose Lack of competition in procurement processes may affect the sustainable procurement due to overpriced and low-quality infrastructure. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the current practices in Malaysian public-private partnership (PPP) in handling unsolicited proposals within PPP and to suggest ways in which the practices can be improved to achieve sustainability. Design/methodology/approach Case study was conducted within which 13 semi-structured interviews were carried out with different groups: the policy makers, the practitioners and the experts. The study also scrutinised published guidelines and relevant regulations used by in management of unsolicited proposals in Malaysian PPP. Findings The Government of Malaysia welcomes unsolicited proposals from the private sector, even though it does not publish any established mechanisms to handle such proposals. Lack of competition in unsolicited proposals is a major concern in achieving sustainable goals of procurement. This could be addressed by introducing a competitive element to unsolicited proposals. Originality/value There are limited study and reports on the implementation of unsolicited proposals by the Malaysian Government. Besides adding to the literature, this paper reveals the management of unsolicited proposals. Most importantly, it is useful in assisting potential Malaysian PPP stakeholders and investors in what to expect, based on findings from the actual practice.