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Web-based e-procurement has been emerging rapidly because markets are dynamic and constantly require companies to increase productivity and manage costs effectively.
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Procurement Overview
Procurement plays an essential role in enabling the EAC to carry out its mandate within the realm of good governance and accountability, borrowing best practices around the world to establish procedures that meet EAC needs. The EAC Procurement Unit is responsible for sourcing, selection, and contract execution for EALA, EACJ, and Secretariat.
E-procurement
We look forward to receiving your tender and the accompanying tender guarantee which has to be sent not later than the submission deadline at the address specified in the instructions to tenderers. By submitting a tender, you accept to receive notification of the outcome of the procedure by electronic means. Such notification shall be deemed to have been received by you on the date upon which the contracting authority sends it to the electronic address you referred to in your offer.
Open and Limited Competition
Open International or Regional competition shall be the preferred method as it ensures best value for money and transparency. Where open competition is not feasible, a limited competition may be carried out. Limited competition involves short-listed suppliers selected in a non-discriminatory manner through rosters, pre-qualifications, expressions of interest, or market research, and is restricted to suppliers in Partner States.
Policies and Procedures
The EAC is committed to transparency at all stages of procurement, the initial decision to buy, through the selection of a supplier, to disposal of assets.
Procurement Principles
The EAC shall ensure that all potential participants in a specific procurement or disposal action do not have any potential or actual conflict of interest.
Conflict of Interest
The EAC is committed to transparency at all stages of procurement, the initial decision to buy, through the selection of a supplier, to disposal of assets.
Criminal Activities and Sanctions
The EAC shall, whenever it suspects that criminal activities are taking or have taken place, refer the matter to the appropriate civil authorities. These activities include bribery, fraud, coercion and collusion.
Supplier Eligibility
The EAC shall entertain bids or award contracts to, suppliers who meet the legal, ethical and quality requirements of the EAC. This will require the ascertainment and confirmation by the EAC.
List of Cost Selection (LCS)
Least Cost Selection is the evaluation methodology that recommends the lowest priced bid, which meets all the requirements of EAC both commercial and technical.
Partner Funded Projects
EAC is authorised by the Financial Rules and Regulations to comply with Development Partner requirements for the conduct of procurements being conducted with Development Partner Funds.
Why E-procurement
A digital transformation project's aim is more than just to implement an additional software. By automating established processes that are designed to thrive in a digitally enabled business environment, procurement can enhance its impact on Efficiency and cost saving, Transparency and compliance, Supplier relationship management and Data-driven decision making.
