3. Technical Specifications The purpose of the Technical Specifications (TS), is to define the technical characteristics of the Goods and Related Services required by the Purchaser. The Purchaser shall prepare the detailed TS take into account that: The TS constitute the benchmarks against which the Purchaser will verify the technical responsiveness of Bids and subsequently evaluate the Bids. Therefore, well-defined TS will facilitate preparation of responsive Bids by Bidders, as well as examination, evaluation, and comparison of the Bids by the Purchaser. The TS shall require that all goods and materials to be incorporated in the goods be new, unused, and of the most recent or current models, and that they incorporate all recent improvements in design and materials, unless provided for otherwise in the contract. The TS shall make use of best practices. Samples of specifications from successful similar procurements in the same country or sector may provide a sound basis for drafting the TS. The Bank encourages the use of metric units. Standardizing technical specifications may be advantageous, depending on the complexity of the and the repetitiveness of the type of procurement. Technical Specifications should be broad enough to avoid restrictions on workmanship, materials, and equipment commonly used in manufacturing similar kinds of goods. Standards for equipment, materials, and workmanship specified in the bidding document not be restrictive. Recognized international standards should be specified as much as possible. Reference to brand names, catalogue numbers, or other details that limit any materials or items to a specific manufacturer should be avoided as far as possible. Where unavoidable, such item description should always be followed by the words “or substantially equivalent.” When other particular standards or codes of practice are referred to in the TS, whether from the Borrower’s or from other eligible countries, a statement should follow other authoritative standards that ensure at least a substantially equal quality, then the standards mentioned in the TS will also be acceptable. Reference to names and catalogue numbers should be avoided as far as possible; where unavoidable the words at least equivalent” shall always follow such “or references. Technical Specifications shall be fully descriptive of the requirements in respect of, but not limited to, the following: Standards of materials and workmanship required for the production and manufacturing of the Goods. Any sustainable procurement technical requirements shall be clearly specified. Please refer to the Bank’s Procurement Regulations and Sustainable procurement guidance notes/tool kit for further information. The requirements to
3. Technical Specifications The purpose of the Technical Specifications (TS), is to define the technical characteristics of the Goods and Related Services required by the Purchaser. The Purchaser shall prepare the detailed TS take into account that: The TS constitute the benchmarks against which the Purchaser will verify the technical responsiveness of Bids and subsequently evaluate the Bids. Therefore, well-defined TS will facilitate preparation of responsive Bids by Bidders, as well as examination, evaluation, and comparison of the Bids by the Purchaser. The TS shall require that all goods and materials to be incorporated in the goods be new, unused, and of the most recent or current models, and that they incorporate all recent improvements in design and materials, unless provided for otherwise in the contract. The TS shall make use of best practices. Samples of specifications from successful similar procurements in the same country or sector may provide a sound basis for drafting the TS. The Bank encourages the use of metric units. Standardizing technical specifications may be advantageous, depending on the complexity of the and the repetitiveness of the type of procurement. Technical Specifications should be broad enough to avoid restrictions on workmanship, materials, and equipment commonly used in manufacturing similar kinds of goods. Standards for equipment, materials, and workmanship specified in the bidding document not be restrictive. Recognized international standards should be specified as much as possible. Reference to brand names, catalogue numbers, or other details that limit any materials or items to a specific manufacturer should be avoided as far as possible. Where unavoidable, such item description should always be followed by the words “or substantially equivalent.” When other particular standards or codes of practice are referred to in the TS, whether from the Borrower’s or from other eligible countries, a statement should follow other authoritative standards that ensure at least a substantially equal quality, then the standards mentioned in the TS will also be acceptable. Reference to names and catalogue numbers should be avoided as far as possible; where unavoidable the words “or at least equivalent” shall always follow such references. Technical Specifications shall be fully descriptive of the requirements in respect of, but not limited to, the following: Standards of materials and workmanship required for the production and manufacturing of the Goods. Any sustainable procurement technical requirements shall be clearly specified. Please refer to the Bank’s Procurement Regulations and Sustainable procurement guidance notes/tool kit for further information. The requirements to
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