The Procurement Operating Unit (UOC) of the National Directorate of Public Procurement (DNCP) launched the first call for bids whose bidding terms and conditions were generated electronically, as a pilot project. This is the bidding process for the acquisition of computer equipment for the DNCP -published in the portal www.contrataciones.gov.py- and the gradual implementation of this modality in the purchasing processes of the other State entities is foreseen for 2019.

The electronic bidding documents are generated through a system that facilitates their preparation and control by the UOC -which selects the clauses and conditions- and allows the bidder to view the document in PDF format. Likewise, the bidding process has a new functionality that allows bidders to download the Bid Form with the bidding data preloaded. This avoids errors at the time of submission.

A new electronic consultation module is also available, which allows bidders to inquire about a specific bid through the system and receive responses through the same channel. Both the inquiries and their responses will be publicly accessible, and will eliminate delays in intermediate processes and unnecessary paperwork. The electronic consultation module is available for calls for bids issued by the DNCP, and will be extended to all bids at a later date.