On this page:
- The Procurement Framework - Policy, Regulations, Guidance
- Standard Procurement Documents (SPD)
- Previous versions of SPDs
- UN Agencies
- Alternative Procurement Arrangements (APA)
- Training
The Procurement Framework
(Other languages are added as they become available.)
The Regulations provide many choices for Borrowers to design the right approach to market, and specify the rules that must be followed. Complementing the Regulations are a series of Guidance Notes, the Standard Procurement Documents (SPDs), templates and other resources, all linked below. Disclaimer: If any discrepancies, the English version will prevail.
- Procurement Policy in Investment Project Financing (IPF) and Other Operational Procurement Matters: July 2016 English, Chinese
- Procurement Regulations for Investment Project Financing (IPF) Borrowers November 2020: English, French, Chinese, Spanish, Vietnamese
- Previous version: August 2018, Chinese, French, Spanish
Note: Summary of Revisions - Previous version: November 2017, English, French, Spanish
- Previous version: July 2016, English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese
- Previous version: August 2018, Chinese, French, Spanish
Mandatory note to borrowers to mitigate forced labor risk in the procurement of solar panels/componentsThere is a significant risk of forced labor in the global supply chain for solar panels and solar components. To support forced labor risk mitigation, the Bank requires Borrowers to strengthen procurement documents that include solar panels/components for the “core functions of a project” as defined in the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework. These strengthened measures include: forced labor bidder declarations, qualification requirements, strengthened forced labor contractual provision, and mandatory prior review/No-objection by the Bank. The new requirements apply to both international and national competitive procurement and any direct selection/direct contracting within the scope of application. The requirements apply to new procurement (advertised, invited or awarded through direct contracting) on or after January 1st, 2022. See details in: Mandatory note - English, Chinese, French, Spanish |
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Guidance:
- A Beginner’s Guide for Borrowers - Procurement under World Bank IPF, English, Chinese
- Conflict of Interest (see Template section below for declaration template)
- Contract Management, General Principles
- Contract Management, Practice
- Contract Price Adjustment Computation Workbook (Excel)
- Competitive Dialogue: How to undertake a Competitive Dialogue Procurement Process
- Environmental, Social, Health & Safety in Procurement
- [NEW] Evaluating Bids and Proposals Using Rated Criteria
- Finding Business Opportunities and Winning Contracts Financed by the World Bank, English, (2018 version Chinese)
- Guidance on Framework Agreements
- Health – Medical Diagnostic Equipment – A Buyer’s Guide
- Health – Medical Diagnostic Equipment – Engaging an Expert Consultant
- Identification and Treatment of Abnormally Low Bids and Proposals, English, Chinese
- Operations Procurement Review Committee
- Procurement Hands-on Expanded Implementation Support
- Procurement Noncompliance in IPF Operations
- Procurement Post Review, Independent Procurement Review, and Integrated Fiduciary Reviews
- Procurement-Related Complaints, English, Chinese, Spanish
- Procurement in Situations of Urgent Need of Assistance or Capacity Constraints
- Project Procurement Strategy for Development (PPSD) - Long Form Detailed Guide, July 2016
- Project Procurement Strategy for Development (PPSD) - Short Form, February 2017, English, Chinese, Spanish
- Public Private Partnerships (PPP)
- Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (SEA/SH) Prevention and Response Measures in Procurement, Questions and Answers for Borrowers and Contractors
- Standard Procurement Documents - An Overview
- Sustainable Procurement
- PROCUREMENT GUIDANCE:
- Supply Chain Management - An introduction and practical toolset for procurement practitioners
- Supply Chain Management
- Thresholds for Procurement Approaches and Methods by Country
- Use of Negotiations and Best and Final Offer (BAFO) in Procurement of Goods, Works, and Non-consulting Services
- Value for Money, English, Chinese
Templates:
- Project Procurement Strategy for Development (PPSD) Long Form Template
- PPSD Short Form Template
- General Procurement Notice (GPN) Template for Projects using the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers
- Textual Part of Procurement Plan for Projects using the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, English, French
- Letter of Acceptance of the World Bank’s Anti-Corruption Guidelines and Sanctions Framework (Bidders, Proposers or Consultants), English, French, Spanish
- Letter of Acceptance of the World Bank’s Anti-Corruption Guidelines and Sanctions Framework (Contractors, Suppliers or Consultants), English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
- Sample format of Request for Expression of Interest (REoI)
- Conflict of Interest Declaration Template
Other:
- Key Stages in Procurement (diagram)
- An example of decision logic when designing fit for purpose procurement processes
The World Bank has prepared the Standard Procurement Documents (SPD) below for international competitive procurement. If clicking a link below does not download the document, please "right click" on the link To note: *All pre-January 2021 SPDs versions will be replaced progressively with January 2021 versions to incorporate provisions related to Bank’s disqualification mechanism for non-compliance with SEA/SH obligations. |
| COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE |
Request for Quotations and Direct Procurement of Goods Procurement of Small Works Request for Proposals Consulting Services for Procurement under COVID-19 Emergency Response Operations, English, French, Spanish Request for Offers for Framework Agreements, Procurement of Goods under COVID-19 Emergency Response Operations, English, French, Spanish |
| CONSULTING SERVICES |
Request for Proposals - Consulting Services (Supervision) Request for Proposals - Consulting Services (Non-supervision) Request for Proposals - Pre-ESF April 2021 English, Spanish Requests for Proposal Framework Agreement - Consulting Services (financial proposals invited at Primary Procurement Stage) Requests for Proposal Framework Agreement - Consulting Services (financial proposals invited at Secondary Procurement Stage) |
EDUCATION (Textbooks) |
Request for Bids |
| GOODS |
Request for Bids - Goods (1 envelope process) Request for Bids - Goods Framework Agreement (2 envelope process) |
HEALTH (Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines and Condoms) |
Prequalification Document |
| INFORMATION SYSTEMS |
Request for Bids June 2021, Spanish Initial Selection Document |
| MANAGEMENT SERVICES |
| Prequalification Document July 2023 English, Spanish [NEW] June 2021 English, Spanish Request for Bids July 2023 English, Spanish [NEW] May 2021 English, Spanish |
| NON-CONSULTING SERVICES |
Request for Bids Request for Bids – Framework Agreement |
WORKS For procurement process initiated on or after January 1, 2021, under projects assessed as high risk for SEA/SH. Bank’s disqualification mechanism for non-compliance with SEA/SH obligations applies. See more information: World Bank Launches Contractor Disqualification to Strengthen Prevention of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) |
Request for Bids (after prequalification) Request for Bids (without prequalification) Design and Build Request for Proposal (Two Stage) Underground Works Engineering Procurement and Construction/Turnkey Request for Proposal (Single Stage) July 2023 English [NEW] Design, Build and Operation for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants Request for Proposal (Two Stage) Roads (Output and Performance Based Road Contracts) Sample Specifications for Output and Performance Based Road Contracts English, French, Spanish Request for Bids Request for Bids (Two envelope process) French Civil Law (French) |
WORKS For Procurement process initiated on or after January 1, 2021 where Bank’s disqualification mechanism for non-compliance with SEA/SH obligations DOES NOT APPLY. |
Prequalification Document Request for Bids (after prequalification) Design and Build Request for Proposal (Single Stage) Request for Proposal (Two Stage) Underground Works Engineering Procurement and Construction/Turnkey Request for Proposal (Single Stage) Request for Proposal (Two Stage) Design, Build and Operation for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants Initial Selection Document Request for Proposal (Single Stage) Water Loss Reduction, Performance Based Contracts (two-envelope process) Request for Bids Roads (Output and Performance Based Road Contracts) Request for Bids (two envelope process) French Civil Law (French) Small Works Request for Bids - (1 envelope process) Request for Bids - (2 envelope process) Plant Request for Bids (without prequalification) Request for Proposals (two-stage) |
UN AGENCIES – Please see below for some Standard Forms of Agreements
*For further guidance, please contact unagencies@worldbank.org
FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization [May 2017]
- Memorandum of Agreement
- Technical Assistance - English, French, Spanish
- Outputs - English, French
ILO - International Labour Organization [November 2016]
- Memorandum of Agreement
- Technical Assistance
- Outputs
IOM - International Organization for Migration [May 2018]
- Memorandum of Agreement
- Technical Assistance
- Outputs - English, French
UNDP - United Nations Development Programme [April 2019]
- Approval of Agreement
- Technical Assistance – English, French, Spanish
- Outputs - English, French, Spanish
UNESCO – United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization [December 2013]
- Technical Assistance – English, French, Spanish
UNFPA – United Nations Population Fund
- Memorandum of Agreement
- Health Supplies [January 2020] – English, French
- Technical Assistance [October 2014] – English, French
- Outputs - English, French
UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund [April 2019]
- Approval of Agreement
- Outputs - English, French, Spanish
- Supplies - English, French
- COVID-19 Vaccines and related supplies - English, French
UNIDO - United Nations Industrial Development Organization
- Memorandum of Agreement – June 2016, December 2016
- Outputs [December 2016] – English, French
- Technical Assistance [June 2016] – English, French
UNOPS – United Nations Office for Project Services [August 2016]
- Memorandum of Agreement
- Technical Assistance - English, French, Spanish
- Delivery of Outputs - English, French, Spanish
- Procurement of Vehicles - English, French, Spanish
- Procurement of Supplies - English, French, Spanish
UN WTO – World Tourism Organization [March 2022]
- Memorandum of Agreement
- Technical Assistance - English
WFP - World Food Programme [June 2017]
- Memorandum of Agreement
- Technical Assistance
- Supplies [May 2022] - English, French
- Delivery of Outputs [September 2020]
WHO - World Health Organization [November 2016]
- Memorandum of Agreement
- Technical Assistance - English, French, Spanish
- Outputs - English, French, Spanish
WMO - World Meteorological Organization [October 2018]
- Approval of Agreement
- Technical Assistance
ALTERNATIVE PROCUREMENT ARRANGEMENTS (APAs)
The use of Alternative Procurement Arrangements (APAs) was approved by the Board of the World Bank in July 2015 as part of the New Procurement Framework.
An assessment methodology has been developed and is being tested to assess the legal and regulatory framework, and the capacity and capability of a borrower implementing agency. It uses as its base the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Developments (OECD) Methodology for Assessing Procurement Systems (MAPS). The assessment methodology has been designed to include an additional Pillar, covering procurement operations and the use of minimum standards. It also uses an evidence based approach, analyzing procurement data and, gathering the views of the Private Sector and Civil Society Organizations (CSO).
See the Draft Guide to the Assessment, English, Chinese.
The principles governing APAs consider whether agency procurement arrangements, including procurement performance and governance, provide assurance that the Bank’s financing will be used for the intended purpose(s), and in accordance with the Bank’s Core Procurement Principles:
· Value for money
· Economy
· Efficiency
· Integrity
· Fit for purpose
· Transparency
· Fairness
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