The implementation of any construction project in the Far North conditions becomes successful with its rational design. The main factors in the design both in Russia and in foreign mills in the Far North are given. The article reveals the theoretical aspects of the contracting process and interaction with design institutes in the design of oil and gas production facilities. The main aspects of the framework agreement and effective use in commercial practice of such countries as the USA, Great Britain, France are shown. The main problems, as well as tools for effective work with counterparties, are given, as well as examples of analysis of the market of contractors, on the basis of which conclusions are drawn on interaction with a potential counterparty.

Keywords: oil and gas industry, construction, design and survey work, contractor, counterparty, tender, selection, oil and gas production facilities, SWOT analysis

In the modern world, the issue of the ratio of the quality of construction technologies at oil production facilities and prices for various types of services associated with this activity is very relevant in the oil and gas sector. In this sector, there is constant competition between companies in search of the most efficient, cost-effective and innovative project. Design and survey work is a very important part of any project. Determining the cost of design and survey work is an important stage in the organization of the construction process. The contracting of design organizations takes place in a market economy, taking into account the expected quality of work, and also represents a labor-intensive process that cannot be implemented without the development of internal concepts among companies. The article will review the existing successful concepts for determining the cost of design and survey work that are used today. Also, the use of modern technologies at the stage of design and survey work can not only improve the quality of work, but also solve the cost issue.

Keywords: oil and gas industry, design and survey work, general designer, contracting, new concepts, cost, quality, new technologies