Ferdigleverte

Ferdigleverte describes a product or project that is delivered in a completed, ready-to-use state. The term is commonly used in procurement, construction, real estate, and industrial contexts to indicate that no substantial further work is required by the buyer when the product is handed over.

The word derives from ferdig (completed) and levere (to deliver). As a compound adjective, ferdigleverte can be written without a hyphen in many contexts, though some orthographic styles may prefer ferdig-leverte. In English, the closest equivalent is turnkey.

In practice, ferdigleverte arrangements resemble turnkey contracts: the seller is responsible for design, manufacture, testing, installation, and handover, delivering a functioning system or building ready for use. The concept emphasizes deliverability and reduced buyer involvement after handover.

Applications span several sectors, including ferdigleverte boliger (finished housing), ferdigleverte machinery, and ferdigleverte software or IT systems. In housing, a ferdigleverte apartment typically includes interior finishes and fixtures completed by the seller, with the buyer receiving a fully usable residence.

Advantages for buyers include reduced risk, fixed costs and schedules, and faster project completion, along with simplified project management. Disadvantages can include a higher upfront price, reduced flexibility for customization, and greater dependency on the seller’s quality and timeliness.

See also: turnkey contract, project delivery method, procurement.