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International Competitive Bidding (Based on World

Bank Guidelines)

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Process of international competitive bidding

Characteristics of undertaking ICB are: Publication of General procurement Notice followed

by Invitation for bids (IFB) Transmission of IFB to those who have expressed

interest in response to the General Procurement Notice

Publication of IFB in at least one widely circulated national daily newspaper at least 45 days prior to the deadline for submission of bids

Use of standard bid documents

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Process of international competitive bidding

1. Issue of bidding documents

2. Bidding period 45 to 90 days from date of sale of bid documents

3. Submission of bids4. Public opening of bids5. Bid evaluation using

standard evaluation forms6. Selection of lowest

evaluated responsive bid- based on post qualification

7. Contract award 8. Debriefing of bidders9. Contract performance

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Other methods of procurement

Limited international bidding National competitive bidding Shopping Framework agreements Direct contracting

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National competitive bidding (NCB) NCB is used in country of the borrower,

and may be the most appropriate method of procurement of goods, works, and non-consulting services, which, by their nature of scope, are unlikely to attract foreign competition

Invitation to bid shall be advertised in at least one national newspaper, at least 30 days prior to the deadline for the submission of bids.

Except with prior concurrence of the Bank there shall be no negotiation of price with bidders

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Shopping procedures

Shopping is a procurement method based on comparing price quotations obtained from several suppliers, or contractors, or service contractors (in case of non-consulting services) with a minimum of three

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Direct contracting

Direct contracting (single source) may be acceptable under following circumstances: An existing contract for goods, works, and

non-consulting services Standardization of equipment or spare

parts, to be compatible with existing equipment, may justify additional purchases from original supplier

Required equipment is proprietary and obtainable only from one source

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Direct contracting

Direct contracting may be necessary where procurement of certain goods from a particular supplier is essential to achieve the required performance

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Framework Agreements

A framework agreement (FA) is a long-term agreement with suppliers, contractors, and providers of non-consulting services which sets out terms and conditions under which specific procurements (call-offs) can be made throughout the term of the agreement

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Framework Agreements (FAs) FAs may be permitted for (a)goods that can be procured off-the-

shelf,(b)non-consulting services that are of a

simple nature and may be required from time to time by same agency of the Borrower, or

(c)Small value contracts for works under emergency operations