Scientific and Technical Expertise

Scientific and Technical Expertise is a field of independent professional expertise in the form of conformity assessment in which Special Scientific Knowledge in the relevant fields of technical sciences is applied to examine technical data, indicators, calculations, and processes; establish their technical interrelationships, substantiation, and consistency; and assess conformity with specified assessment criteria.

The result of the expert research is an Expert Opinion containing scientifically substantiated conclusions in accordance with the object, subject matter, and purpose of the expertise.

Matters concerning technical data, indicators, calculations, and processes may be submitted for Scientific and Technical Expertise, including technical characteristics, the substantiation and consistency of technical solutions, their conformity with specified technical requirements, normative documents, and assessment criteria, as well as potential technical consequences and risks.

The specific matters to be examined are determined by the Customer, taking into account the object, subject matter, and purpose of the expertise.

Scientific and Technical Expertise is conducted collegially by an expert team consisting of at least three professional experts authorized by IPE LLC to perform the relevant types of work, whose professional qualifications and competence have been confirmed in accordance with the requirements of DSTU EN ISO/IEC 17020:2019.

The expert team is formed taking into account the scientific disciplines and specializations of professional experts possessing Special Scientific Knowledge in the relevant fields of technical sciences, in accordance with the object, subject matter, and purpose of the expertise.

Expert research is conducted on the principles of independence, competence, and collegiality, ensuring the formulation of joint, objective, and scientifically substantiated conclusions without external influence on the professional judgments of the experts.

The list of documents and materials required for conducting independent professional expertise in the form of conformity assessment is determined by the object, subject matter, and purpose of the expertise specified in the Customer's order.

The Customer must provide documents and materials containing technical information subject to examination, including technical specifications, design and engineering documentation, technical calculations, test results, technical reports, normative documents, and other source data relevant to fulfilling the expertise assignment.

Within the scope of expert research, the relevance and sufficiency of the submitted documents and materials are assessed to establish the conformity of the circumstances under examination with the specified assessment criteria.

An order for independent professional expertise in the form of conformity assessment may be prepared in free form or using the sample available on the IPE LLC website.

The Customer sends a scanned copy of the duly completed order, signed by the head of the organization or another authorized person and indicating the outgoing reference number and date, to the official email address of IPE LLC (nfe@nfe.org.ua).

The original paper copy of the order is submitted to IPE LLC during the subsequent exchange of documents with the Customer.

Within the scope of expert research, professional experts assess the relevance and sufficiency of the documents and source data provided, examine technical data, indicators, calculations, and processes, establish their technical interrelationships, substantiation, and consistency, and, where necessary, assess technical consequences and risks.

Based on the research results, scientifically substantiated conclusions are formulated in accordance with the object, subject matter, and purpose of the expertise specified in the Customer's order.

The outcome of independent professional expertise in the form of conformity assessment is an Expert Opinion containing scientifically substantiated conclusions based on the results of expert research, in accordance with the object, subject matter, and purpose of the expertise specified in the Customer's order.

The Expert Opinion presents the results of assessing the conformity of the circumstances under examination with the established assessment criteria, as well as the relevant limitations, assumptions, and conditions governing the use of its results.

An Expert Opinion may be used to provide scientifically substantiated confirmation of the circumstances examined when making managerial and business decisions, conducting negotiations, resolving contractual matters, and substantiating legal grounds for procurement. It may also be submitted to courts, public authorities, and other authorized entities.

The permissible purposes and scope of its use are determined by the object, subject matter, and purpose of the expertise, the content of the established findings, and the conditions governing their application.

An Expert Opinion does not replace a decision made by an authorized entity or guarantee that any particular decision will be made.

The use of the findings presented in an Expert Opinion is determined by their temporal relevance — the period during which the expert research results remain relevant to the established circumstances and the purpose of the expertise.

The expiration of the period of temporal relevance does not automatically deprive the Expert Opinion of its legal significance as a document. However, it may limit the use of its findings to substantiate circumstances whose relevance must be assessed at a different point in time.

If the circumstances examined have materially changed, new expert research may be required.

The estimated timeframe for conducting independent professional expertise in the form of conformity assessment ranges from 1 to 10 working days, depending on the type, scope, and complexity of the expert research.

The specific timeframe for conducting the expertise is agreed upon by the parties and established in the service agreement, taking into account the specific characteristics of the Customer's expertise assignment.

The cost of conducting independent professional expertise in the form of conformity assessment is established in the service agreement, taking into account the subject matter of the expert research, the scope and content of the documents submitted for examination, the complexity of their analysis, the category of expertise (standard, low-complexity, complex, or urgent), the expert hourly rate, overhead costs, and applicable taxes.