Month: February 2022

1. Specially Permitted Procurement Procedure if; A procuring entity may use a procurement procedure specially permitted by the Authority. 2. The Authority may allow the use of specially permitted procedures. where exceptional requirements make it impossible, impracticable or uneconomical to Read More …

A procuring entity may use a low-value used procurement procedure if- the entity is procuring low value items which are not procured on a regular or frequent basis and are not covered in framework agreement; the estimated value of the Read More …

Restricted tendering is a procurement method that limits the request for tenders to a select number of suppliers, contractors or service providers. This method of procurement is also called: Limited Bidding and Selective Tendering. Although considered a competitive procurement method, Read More …

The Request for Proposal (RFP) is a two envelope procurement method that can be used for goods, services or works. It is used when suppliers, contractors or services providers are expected to propose a specific solution (methodology and workplan) to Read More …

Two-stage tendering is similar to the request for proposals because the technical and financial proposals are submitted separately, but one before the other, rather than simultaneously. A key feature of this procurement method is that the submission of proposals takes Read More …

The request for quotations is a procurement method that is used for small value procurements of readily available off-the-shelf goods, small value construction works, or small value services procurements. Request for quotations (RFQs) are used for low dollar value purchases Read More …

Acquiring goods, services and construction works from only one source is referred to as: sole source procurement, single-source procurement, sole-source selection, direct procurement, among others. This is clearly a non-competitive procurement method, and it should be used only under exceptional Read More …

Open tendering is the preferred competitive public procurement method used for acquiring goods, services and infrastructure works. It is executed in accordance with established procedures set out in the procurement guidelines and detailed in the standard bidding documents. Open tendering Read More …

Threshold refers to the nominal amount above which the procurement method cannot be applied. It represents the highest estimated amount of applying method irrespective of any other consideration. Threshold matrix is the matrix established to regulate the authorization necessary for Read More …

The procurement principles encompass: Strict compliance to the legal and regulatory framework when effecting procurement; Achievement of economy and efficiency in the delivery of service; Promotion of value for money through effective competition and careful procurement planning; Balancing between the Read More …