Is the International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedure the same for both Goods and Civil Works?
The ICB procedure, in its main steps, for goods and civil works are similar, however, the evaluation criteria differ. In the case of civil works, for example, with Bills of Quantities and or Unit Rates, the price and sometimes the completion period, may be the key considerations. On the other hand, in the case of the purchase of goods, for example, equipment, technical factors such as capacity, maintainability, and fuel efficiency, costs of spare parts and after sales service may be considered in addition to price.
