Which of the following is NOT a main procurement method?

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This item tests understanding of procurement routes used to buy and deliver a construction project. General contracts represent the traditional route where design and construction duties are split between separate parties. Design and Build combines those responsibilities under one contractor, speeding up delivery and clarifying accountability. Partnering is a collaborative approach that brings key players together early to share risks and align objectives. Turnkey, by contrast, focuses on delivering a fully finished, ready-to-use facility with the contractor handling design, construction, and commissioning to hand over a complete system. It’s a delivery form rather than a primary procurement route, often viewed as a variant of Design and Build or a contract type aimed at a turnkey result, not a distinct main route. So turnkey isn’t considered one of the main procurement methods in this context.