Q2: Under the NPF, can bids/proposals be A2: Regulation 5.8 allows Borrowers to use electronic submitted electronically e.g. by email? procurement systems (e-Procurement) for aspects of the Procurement Process, including: issuing Procurement Documents, and addenda, receiving Applications/quotations/Bids/Proposals, and carrying out other procurement actions, provided the Bank is satisfied with the adequacy of the system, including its accessibility, security and integrity, confidentiality, and audit trail features. Fit for Purpose Core Procurement Principle Q1: The term "fit for purpose" has unique ties in A1: In the context of the NPF and as defined in the Bank’s Bank’s the US to the US Commercial Code. , fit for purpose means that in determining the most Recommend this be distinguished from appropriate procurement approach to meet the project term use in the WB SBDs.? development objectives and outcome, one should take into account the context, risk, value, and complexity of the procurement. SPD Forms and Conditions of Contract What changes have been made to the There have not been major changes to the Conditions of Q1: A1: conditions of contract? Contracts except for areas such as expansion of value engineering and enhancements to drive performance improvements in Environmental, Social and Health and Safety management in Works. Q2: Are there any differences in the technical A2: For consulting services there are no major modifications are and financial forms in the new SPDs? made but for GWNcS there are some changes to the forms depending on the specific SPD.
Q2: Under the NPF, can bids/proposals be submitted electronically e.g. by email? A2: Regulation 5.8 allows Borrowers to use electronic procurement systems (e-Procurement) for aspects of the Procurement Process, including: issuing Procurement Documents, and addenda, receiving Applications/quotations/Bids/Proposals, and carrying out other procurement actions, provided the Bank is satisfied with the adequacy of the system, including its accessibility, security and integrity, confidentiality, and audit trail features. Fit for Purpose Core Procurement Principle Q1: The term "fit for purpose" has unique ties in the US to the US Commercial Code. Recommend this be distinguished from term use in the WB SBDs.? A1: In the context of the Bank’s NPF and as defined in the Bank’s , fit for purpose means that in determining the most appropriate procurement approach to meet the project development objectives and outcome, one should take into account the context, risk, value, and complexity of the procurement. SPD Forms and Conditions of Contract Q1: What changes have been made to the conditions of contract? Q2: Are there any differences in the technical and financial forms in the new SPDs? A1: There have not been major changes to the Conditions of Contracts except for areas such as expansion of value engineering and enhancements to drive performance improvements in Environmental, Social and Health and Safety management in Works. A2: For consulting services there are no major modifications are made but for GWNcS there are some changes to the forms depending on the specific SPD.
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