Sign in with Google The document outlines the "Guidelines for Procurement under JBIC ODA Loans," which are applicable to goods and services for development projects financed by the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) through Official Development Assistance (ODA) Loans. It mandates adherence to principles of economy, efficiency, transparency, and non-discrimination during procurement processes. The responsibility for procurement lies chiefly with the Borrower, with the BANK providing oversight through established guidelines without creating obligations toward third-party bidders.
The guidelines specify that the preferred procurement method is International Competitive Bidding (ICB), but alternative methods can be utilized under specific circumstances such as limited contractor availability or small procurement amounts. Eligibility criteria dictate that certain firms associated with consulting roles on a project are disqualified from bidding on the same project’s goods and services. The provisions and eligibility will reflect the nature of the loans; for instance, General-Untied loans allow bids from all countries, while Tied loans restrict eligibility to Japan and the Borrowing country. The detailed procedures for procurement, including bid evaluation and award processes, are elaborated further in the subsequent sections of the guidelines.
