Standard bidding documents

The new Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs) and their respective User’s Guides (where applicable) have been prepared by AfDB, and are based on the corresponding Master Procurement Documents (MPDs), prepared by the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) and International Financing Institutions (IFIs).

MPDs were designed to be used as models for issuing new and better harmonized standard bidding documents for each individual institution. The MPDs reflect what are considered “best practices,” and are being followed, insofar as possible, while allowing for institutional and member country considerations.

These Standard Bidding Documents reflect the structure and the provisions of the MPDs, except where institution-specific considerations of the AfDB have required some change. Many standard bidding documents are under review, and will be available for publication by the fourth quarter of 2009. Those most frequently accessed are listed below.

Standard Bidding Documents – for Goods

• Procurement of Goods and User Guide (ICB)
• Procurement of Small Goods

Standard Bidding Documents – for Works

• Procurement of Works – Large Works Contract
• Procurement of Works - Medium Value Contracts
• Procurement of Works - Smaller Contracts
• Standard Prequalification Document - Procurement of Works

Standard Bidding Documents – for Consultancy Services

• Standard Request for Proposals (Price Is Not a Factor)
• Standard Request for Proposals (Price Is Factor)
• Standard Request for Proposals (Lowest Price for Comparable Services)

Standard Forms, Templates and Others Documents

• Procurement Plan Template
• Guidelines for Procur under Community - Based Investment Project

Model of General Procurement and Special Procurement Notices

• Model of General Procurement Notice (GPN)