Partnerský program
Purpose
☑ The Czech-Korea Partnering Program provides practical pathways for Czech companies that may find it difficult to participate independently in tenders. Through joint ventures, subcontracting, and other cooperative arrangements with Korean industries, the program enables broader and more effective participation in the Dukovany Nuclear Power Plant Project.
☑ The program promotes proactive partnerships that create mutual benefits by combining technical and manufacturing strengths, sharing expertise, and expanding participation opportunities within the project.
☑ The program lays the foundation for long-term partnerships, with the potential to expand to future and international projects.
Definition and Details of the Czech-Korea Partnering Program
☑ What is the Czech-Korea Partnering Program?
☼ The program is a collaboration platform that helps connect the technological capabilities and market demand of Czech and Korean companies, supporting the development of various industrial collaboration models, such as subcontracting, joint manufacturing, joint venture, technology transfer, and joint research and development (R&D).
☑ Types of Industry Collaboration Models
☼ Joint Venture
A new legal entity established through joint investment by companies to participate in the Dukovany project
☼ Subcontracting
A subcontracting arrangement in which a Czech or Korean company, having secured a contract for construction, manufacturing, or maintenance work in the Dukovany project, subcontracts part of the work to another cooperating company
☼ Joint Manufacturing (Czechia-led / Korea-led)
A collaboration model in which two companies combine their technologies, facilities, and manufacturing capabilities to divide and jointly manufacture equipment and materials
☼ Technology Transfer
A collaboration model in which a company transfers its technology, procedures, and quality systems on a paid or conditional basis, enabling the partner company to independently manufacture or participate in tenders
☼ Joint Research and Development Collaboration (R&D)
A collaboration model in which both companies share technological development goals and resources to jointly develop new technologies and products
☼ Tender Advisory Collaboration
A collaboration model in which specialized advisory support is provided on KHNP’s quality and technical requirements, enabling partner companies to secure eligibility for tender participation
How to Participate in the Partnering Program
☑ Companies interested in participating in the Czech-Korea Partnering Program are invited to submit a Partnering Program Application Form
☑ Companies are requested to provide information on interested areas of cooperation, available technologies and manufacturing capabilities, as well as their preferred type of collaboration
☑ The completed application form should be submitted via the Google Form (link or QR code provided below) or by email to the following contacts:
- https://forms.gle/uoDJ1KJfKynQwHRg9
- KHNP Head Office (Localization team): dukovanyproject.khnp@gmail.com
- KHNP Localization Support Center (Prague): localization.khnp@gmail.com
☑ Upon receipt, KHNP will review the applications and identify potential partner companies based on the technical capabilities, cooperation needs, and supply areas indicated in the application form
☑ Companies may then be contacted to explore potential cooperation opportunities within the project supply chain
Steps of the Partnering Program
STEP 1: Submission of Matching Applications (by companies) and Identification of Partner Companies (by KHNP)
Companies who wish to be matched need to fill out and submit a “Partnering Program Application Form*” directly to KHNP’s Head Office and KHNP’s Localization Support Center
* Refer to Appendix for “Partnering Program Application Form
> As set out in the Appendix, applicants are requested to provide information on the relevant areas of cooperation, available technologies and manufacturing capabilities, as well as their preferred type of collaboration.
STEP 2: Matching of Czech and Korean Companies
Objective: to develop cooperation frameworks such as agreements, partnership contracts, or MOUs between companies
• (KHNP) Receives list of companies recommended by relevant organizations based on submitted application forms
- Provides a list of recommended companies (2 or 3) to those who applied to be matched
- Identifies additional candidate companies and continuously manages the list if matching is not suitable
• (Relevant Korean organizations) Provide support for cooperation meetings and assistance in concluding cooperation agreements among matched companies
• (Czech-Korean companies) Conduct additional meetings and negotiations among companies according to the results of mutual benefit analysis based on applications
- Review potential areas of cooperation and verify technical and quality requirements
- Discuss basic directions for collaboration types (subcontracts, joint manufacturing, etc.) and allocation of responsibilities
- Assess feasibility of collaboration considering areas of project participation and project conditions
STEP 3: Project Participation and Follow-up Actions
Objective: to participate in tenders for the Dukovany Project
• (KHNP) Provides guidance and support for KHNP and Team Korea’s qualified supplier registration process
• (Relevant Korean organizations) Provide prioritized support for preparation and supplementation of mandatory tender documents for matched companies
• (Czech-Korean companies) Prepare for tender participation and establish a framework for collaboration
- Ensure prior fulfillment of tender participation requirements, including Team Korea’s qualified supplier registration process, aligned with the type of collaboration
- Review technical and pricing information, finalize division of responsibilities to meet tender requirements
STEP 4: Initiate the KHNP Supplier Program and Establish a Long-term Cooperation Framework
• Strengthen the long-term nuclear-related equipment and material supply capabilities of Czech companies through consulting programs on technical standards and qualification requirements
• Establish a sustainable cooperation framework for integration into the global nuclear supply chain beyond short-term contract awards
Roles & Functions within KHNP
Department
Key Roles
Detailed Functions
KHNP
Head Office
Oversee the partnering program
Conduct performance analysis and implement follow-up actions
Establish operational guidelines for the partnering program
Promote the partnering program and receive applications
Request recommendations of companies and conduct company matching
Review and provide guidance on the supplier registration procedure
Evaluate progress and implement follow-up actions
Manage the list of potential partner companies for matching
KHNP
Localization Support Center
(Prague)
Oversee local networks in the Czech Republic
Conduct meetings with Czech companies, provide support and identify potential partners
Recommend Czech companies for matching and manage lists
Expected Outcomes
☑ Expanded Participation of Czech Companies in the Dukovany Project
☼ Increased participation of Czech companies in the Dukovany project through industry-to-industry matching
☑ Reinforcement of the Nuclear Industry Supply Chain for Czech Companies
☼ Improved technical, quality and management capabilities of Czech companies and the establishment of a competitive industrial ecosystem
☼ Securing a high-quality overseas supply chain based on Czech companies