There are some common steps in the procurement process in countries that have a matured PPP programme. Although the details in each of those common steps may vary and differ in approaches but their purposes are very similar. Generally the following steps are followed:

Steps in procurement

• Assessing interest of the private sector

• Prequalification of bidders

• Request for proposal from prequalified bidders

• Information exchange and feedback from the bidders

• Finalization and issuance of final tender

• Evaluation and selection of preferred bidder and

• Contract negotiation, award and financial close.