STANDARD PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTS
Standard Bidding Document
for
Procurement of Goods
African Development Bank
September 2010, revised July 2012
Foreword
This Standard Bidding Document (SBD) for Procurement of Goods (together with its User’s Guide) has been prepared by the African Development Bank, and is based on the 2008 and 2009 versions of the Cross-Harmonised Master Document for Procurement of Goods prepared by the Multilateral Development Banks and International Financing Institutions. This SBD reflects the structure and the provisions of the Master Document for Procurement of Goods, except where specific considerations within the African Development Bank have required a change.
This SBD for Procurement of Goods shall be used by Borrowers for procuring Goods contracts valued higher than UA 300,000 under International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedures. However, this SBD may also be adapted for National Competitive Bidding (NCB) situations, where conditions have been determined to be appropriate, with the approval of the Bank.
The Bank’s documentation on the SBD for Procurement of Goods has been organized into two (2) separate volumes:
? SBD for Procurement of Goods; and
? User’s Guide for the SBD for Procurement of Goods.
Those wishing to submit comments or questions on these documents, or to obtain additional information on procurement under Bank-financed projects, are encouraged to contact:
Procurement & Fiduciary Services Department (ORPF)
African Development Bank (www.afdb.org) Temporary Relocation Agency – Tunis (Tunisia)
13 Avenue du Ghana
BP. 323, 1002 Tunis-Belvedere
Tunisia
Tel.: +216 - 71 102 027 Fax: +216 - 71 831 552
E-mail: procurementpolicy@afdb.org
Procurement & Fiduciary Services Department (ORPF)
African Development Bank (www.afdb.org) Headquarters – Abidjan (C?te d'Ivoire)
5 Avenue Joseph Anoma 01 B.P. 1387, Abidjan 01
C?te d'Ivoire
Tel.: +225 - 20 20 44 44 Fax: +225 - 20 21 77 53
E-mail: procurementpolicy@afdb.org
Summary Description
The use of this Standard Bidding Document for Procurement of Goods and its User’s Guide normally applies in situations where no Prequalification has taken place before bidding.
However, if a Prequalification process is undertaken, then the Qualification Criteria stipulated in Section III, Evaluation and Qualification Criteria must be updated to ensure that the Bidder and any Subcontractors shall meet or continue to meet the Criteria used at the time of Prequalification.
A brief description of the parts, sections, and contents is given below.
SBD for Procurement of Goods
PART 1 – BIDDING PROCEDURES
Section I:
Instructions to Bidders (ITB)
This Section provides information to help Bidders prepare their bids. Information is also provided on the submission, opening, and evaluation of bids and on the award of Contracts. Section I contains provisions that are to be used without modification.
Section II.
Bid Data Sheet (BDS)
This Section includes provisions that are specific to the bidding process and supplement Section I, Instructions to Bidders.
Section III. Evaluation and Qualification Criteria
This Section specifies the criteria to be used to determine the lowest evaluated bid and the requirements for the Bidder’s qualification to perform the contract.
Section IV: Bidding Forms
This Section includes the forms which are to be completed by the Bidder and to be submitted as part of its bid.
Section V. Eligible Countries
This Section includes information regarding eligible countries.
PART 2 – PURCHASER’S REQUIREMENTS
Section VI.
Requirements
This Section includes the List of Goods and Related Services, the Delivery and Completion Schedules, the Technical Specifications and the Drawings that describe the Goods and Related Services to be procured.
PART 3 – CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT AND CONTRACT FORMS
Section VII. General Conditions (GC)
This Section contains the general clauses to be applied in all contracts. The text of the clauses in this Section shall not be modified.
Section VIII. Particular Conditions (PC)
This Section contains clauses specific to each contract that modify or supplement Section VII, General Conditions.
Section IX: Contract Forms
This Section includes the forms which, once completed, will form part of the contract. These forms shall be completed only by the successful Bidder after contract award.
PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTS
Bidding Document for Procurement of Goods
Procurement of:
Issued on: ---------------
ICB No: ……………..
Purchaser: ----------------
Country: ---------------