Practical Guidelines on Pharmaceutical Procurement for Countries with Small Procurement Agencies: 7. Required/optional use of local agents in international tenders

Practical Guidelines on Pharmaceutical Procurement for Countries with Small Procurement Agencies
(2002; 64 pages)

Table des matières

Foreword
Summary
1. Objectives of this booklet
2. Introduction
3. Core principles of pharmaceutical procurement
4. Determining the tender format
5. Estimated or fixed tender quantities
6. Split or single awards
7. Required/optional use of local agents in international tenders
8. Annual or biannual tenders versus multiple tenders during the year
9. Prequalification of suppliers to be invited for restricted tenders
10. Tender invitation
11. Evaluation of bids
12. Post qualification procedures
13. References
14. Attachments
	Attachment 1. Model Questionnaire for Prequalification of Suppliers
	Attachment 2. Model Tender Invitation
		2.a. Model for tender invitation
		2.b. Model invitation to bid & contract form
			Invitation to bid
			General instructions
			Technical specifications and specific instructions to bidders
			Conditions of contract
			Bid form - Contract form
	Attachment 3. Inspection Checklist for Drug Receipts

7. Required/optional use of local agents in international tenders

In some countries only local agents can import pharmaceuticals from foreign companies. In other countries this is only an option. Generally, in developing countries, it is not advisable to use local agents especially if they lack the technical competence that is necessary to avoid confusion and other problems arising from technical issues. Dealing with local agents could delay the procurement process and prices end up being higher when dealing through a local agent.