The procurement process

There are certain common steps involved in the procurement process in countries that have a matured PPP programme. Although the details of each of these common steps may vary and differ in approaches, their purpose is very much similar. Generally, the following steps are taken:

•  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.