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Expert guidance through complex IFI procurement frameworks—ensuring competitive, transparent, and compliant tender processes for World Bank and EBRD funded infrastructure projects.

Navigating IFI Procurement with Precision

Procurement delays are the single largest cause of IFI project implementation bottlenecks. World Bank and EBRD procurement frameworks demand strict adherence to international competitive bidding principles, technical specification accuracy, and fiduciary safeguards.

FORLOG AG's procurement specialists guide implementing agencies through every stage—from tender strategy development to contract award—ensuring compliance while accelerating project mobilization timelines.

ICB/NCB Procedures FIDIC Contracts Pre-Qualification Bid Evaluation

End-to-End Procurement Support

Comprehensive services covering the entire procurement lifecycle from strategy to contract signature

Procurement Strategy

Packaging strategies, market sounding, procurement method selection (ICB/NCB/Shopping), and timeline optimization

Bidding Documents

Preparation of Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs) aligned with World Bank/EBRD templates and FIDIC conditions

Technical Specifications

Detailed Bills of Quantities (BoQs), performance specifications, and acceptance criteria free from proprietary bias

Pre-Qualification

Qualification criteria development, eligibility verification, and shortlist preparation for two-stage bidding

Bid Evaluation

Comprehensive technical and financial evaluation, responsiveness checks, and compliance with IFI evaluation criteria

Contract Award

Negotiation support, no-objection processing, award recommendation reports, and contract finalization

IFI Procurement Framework Expertise

Deep knowledge of the specific procurement regulations governing each major development finance institution

World Bank Procurement Framework

Full compliance with the World Bank's Procurement Regulations (2020 revised edition) and Procurement Framework for IPF operations

Open Competitive Bidding (OCB) procedures
Value for Money (VfM) assessment frameworks
STEP (Systematic Tracking of Exchanges in Procurement)
Fraud & Corruption prevention protocols

EBRD Procurement Policies

Expertise in EBRD's Procurement Policies and Rules (PPRs) for both public and private sector operations

International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedures
Local Competition and Preference schemes
Gender and economic inclusion requirements
Environmental and social safeguards integration

Other IFI Frameworks

Experience with procurement guidelines from ADB, EIB, IsDB, and bilateral development agencies (KfW, AFD, JICA)

Asian Development Bank (ADB) European Investment Bank (EIB) Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) KfW Development Bank Agence Française de Développement

FIDIC Contract Integration

Expert tailoring of FIDIC standard forms to project-specific requirements while maintaining IFI acceptability

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FIDIC Red Book (Construction)

For design-build projects where the Employer provides the design—most common in civil works

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FIDIC Yellow Book (Plant & Design-Build)

For turnkey contracts where the Contractor provides both design and construction

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FIDIC Silver Book (EPC/Turnkey)

For large-scale EPC projects with lump-sum pricing and limited Employer risk

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FIDIC Blue Book (Dredging & Reclamation)

Specialized conditions for maritime and dredging works

Typical ICB Procurement Timeline

Our streamlined process reduces procurement duration while ensuring full IFI compliance

Strategy & Document Preparation

Weeks 1-4

Procurement plan approval, SBD preparation, technical specifications, and IFI no-objection request

Advertisement & Pre-Bid

Weeks 5-6

International advertisement (UNDB, dgMarket), pre-bid meeting, site visit coordination, and clarification responses

Bid Submission Period

Weeks 7-12

Minimum 6-week bidding period for large works contracts, addendum management, and bid opening ceremony

Evaluation & Award

Weeks 13-18

Technical and financial evaluation, IFI no-objection to contract award, contract negotiation, and signature

Mobilization

Week 19+

Performance security submission, advance payment processing, and contractor mobilization to site

Industry benchmark: Our procurement processes average 18-20 weeks from tender launch to contract signature, compared to regional averages of 28-32 weeks for similar IFI-funded projects.

Review Our Procurement Track Record

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