Center) Requesting funds from donors for the training. 3. Azerbaijan 1) preparation of regulation on e-signature 2) training of public and private sector with the help of training institutions (in partnership with Turkey?) 3) Further improvements to PPL in consultation with MDBs 1) e-Government was improved. Government works on foundation of information security board and under the law act on e-signature. 2) Training of public and private sector with OECD/SIGMA were conducted. 3) Further improvement were made in consultation with ADB and USAID. State Agency of Procurement wants to make Pilot projects with e-GP. 2) Continue training with OECD/SIGMA, WB, EBRD, UNCITRAL and USAID. 3) After discussion with UNCITRAL on the PPL, suggestions will be taken to the Government by SPA. 1) e-signature established 2) Procurement Planning introduced 3) Training in Public Procurement with OECD/SIGMA completed ad will continue 4) Amendments to the PPL were drafted, but not yet approved; 5) Study tour to Poland, with SIGMA assistance, to learn about Polish public procurement system; Fully on-line Procurement Planning e-GP will be fully introduced by end of 2013. Cost estimation guidelines will be introduced; Supplier performance database will be established and non-reliable suppliers will be published; Complaint handling will be strengthened; All contract award results will be published in SPA website; 4. Bosnia and Herzegovina - 1) Prepared new draft PPL 2) start publishing electronic 1) New PPL to be adopted in 2012 1) Electronic registry of Procuring entities 1) New PPL to be adopted in 2012
notices 3) prepare annual reports and report about monitoring 2) Prepared implementation regulations in accordance with the new PPL 3) prepare all activities to create software for e-auctions and continue developing platform for e-procurement. 2) Prepared implementation regulations in accordance with the new PPL Prepare all activities to create software for e-auctions and continue developing platform for Capacity building and new rule book on internal organization and job classification Recertification of accredited trainers and updating the registered trainers list; 5. FYR Macedonia 1) reaching to50% level for use of e-GP (e-auctions) 2) implementation of training program for 2011 3) providing self-sustainability in terms of financial 1) Reaching to50% level for use of e-GP – we have reached 49% of e-auctions, so it is done. 2) Implementation of training program for 2011 – was implemented as planned. 18-20 training with 300 people 1) reaching to100% level for use of e-auctions Introduction of mandatory certification of procurement officers. 1), 2) and 3) achieved. Upgrading e-GP with new functionality with contractor profile Mandatory publication of tender documents and it can be
independence (generate more funds by increasing the base) trained. 3) Providing self-sustainability in terms of financial independence (generate more funds by increasing the base) – is done recently. We started charging from April, so e-GP is sustainable. Mandatory publication of low value contracts below 5,000 Euro. downloaded free. Increase the share of procurement on e-GP 6. Georgia 1) translation of e-GP system into English 2) translation of User Manual into English 3) Finalization of Business Intelligence Module 4) Creation of analytical department within SPA 5) introduction of two-stage electronic bidding (first technical evaluation and then electronic reverse auction) especially for consultancy services 6) improvements in HR system in SPA 1) translation of e-GP system into English – Done. 2) translation of User Manual into English – It is translated 3) Finalization of Business Intelligence Module – Developed and finalized. - 70 real time reports 4) Creation of analytical department within SPA – It is created but is called analytic group. 5) introduction of two-stage electronic bidding (first technical evaluation and then electronic reverse auction) especially for consultancy services – under Finalization of two stage tender. By the end of 2012 full SBDs online. All data in the system will be web-based. Two stage tendering implemented in the system completely; Standard bidding Documents partially developed; All data in the system is (all contracts are included in the system) The e-GP system shall be available in 5 languages (Georgian, English, Armenian, Russian, Turkish) Develop contract management module in the Develop unit price module for goods ; Web-based conclusion of contracts; Establish the public procurement
7) Collaboration with Competition Agency 8) introduction of online procurement plans 9) introduction of web-based SBDs development, We are in the testing mode and in a few months we will launch it and it will be fully operational 6) improvements in HR system in SPA – we have a contract with a major HR company in Georgia. It is done but the process will never end. 7) Collaboration with Competition Agency – We did that. All PP are available through different methods. competence center; 7. Kazakhstan 1) amend the PPL to introduce e-auction in collaboration with WB-JERP financed study 2)piloting of e-auction by the end of 2011 3) amend the secondary legislation for e-auction - the JERP study has been completed and the PPL has been amended in 2012; - the piloting of e-auction is completed; - The amendment of the secondary legislation for is completed; Further changes to procurement legislation in terms of sole source procurement and introduce tenders in electronic form; 8. Kosovo - 1) PPL approved 2) Secondary legislation approved including regulation for 3) 489 trained. Publication of all tender dossier online Piloting e-procurement Complete training of 30 trainers for public The publication of all tender dossier is yet to be completed; Development of the system is Implementation and piloting of system and by 2015 use the e-procurement
procurement funded by EC To develop the Public procurement strategy for next 5 years To develop national strategy for training of public officers. ongoing (TORs for the system are drafted, within the coming month the procurement process shall be launched); The PPL includes a chapter for the monitoring of contract implementation, all related secondary legislation is in place; The overall secondary legislation for the PPL implementation is in place; system; Develop the 5-year Public Procurement Strategy Training strategy for the procurement officers; Design the Public Procurement Compliance and Performance Monitoring System in Kosovo (WB assistance) Develop the unit price database for goods, services and works; Development of the centralized purchasing system within the Central Purchasing Agency (initially for fuel and IT equipment); 9. Kyrgyzstan 1) Revisions to secondary legislation 2) training related to changes 1) Revisions to secondary legislation. SBDs reviewed and prepared which is now with the Government. 1) Hiring of international procurement consultant (lawyer). 2) Establish a working group Completed Completed Partially completed Completed Improvement of the legislative framework (new draft PPL- orient the
in PPL by the training center under MOF 3)concrete action plan for 2) training related to changes in PPL by the training center under MOF – Conducting training based on the changed PPL and bylaws. 3) concrete action plan for e-GP – Has been prepared and passed for approval to the Government. to discuss and prepare revisions to PPL and secondary legislation on introduction of e-GP. Hiring of international procurement lawyers to assist the working group to revise the PPL. 3) Ensure that 100% of procuring entities use PP web-portal for advertising and contract awards and launch of procurement; 4) Prepare annual reports for public procurement for 2011. PPL towards the use of e-procurement, complaints); Review of secondary legislation By the end of the year put in place electronic reverse auctions; Create an independent commission for review of complaints; Guidance on the implementation of the public procurement legislation ; Develop the procedure for the framework agreements; 10. Moldova PPL changed and transparency increased (all procedures to be published CPV regulations were approved. Capacity building on (workshops), all CAs will be trained on CP. Workshops on implementation Established the CPV indices (100 % completed); Complaints procedure by electronic means was completed 100%; Modifying the number of procedures and contracting authorities that will participate
Training was conducted Funded from the Govern for e-procurement also funded by WB. Started developing procedures for implementation of procurement PP agency capacity building, new department on New model of To be approved in 2012, regulations and all achievements of 2011 Pilot Project on e-GP and particularly on and its assessment To create a separate body to handle complains. Create legislation for this. At present it is within the Agency. in electronic procedures; Organize training events for all participants from contracting authorities that will use the electronic procurement; Modify the primary and secondary regulatory framework to fully harmonize with international standards; 11. Montenegro Adoption of new PPL and secondary legislation Strategy and follow up action plan 2011-2015 adopted Introduction of portal. Further implementation of the new PPL, strengthening of capacities for main stakeholders and public officers. Training accordingly to the new PPL of main stakeholders and public
officers EU project (1 year) focused on developing technical specifications for the e-GP. 12. Russia The PPL has been enacted but will enter into force in January 2014 The new PPL to enter into force in January 1, 2014; Implementing regulations to be drafted by the time of entry into force of the PPL; Develop 3 year procurement plans in accordance with the new PPL; Centralized procurement, envisaged under the new PPL, is expected to be implemented by 2014. 13. Serbia - 1. Introduced certification process of public procurement officers. More than 1000 PP Officers were certified (63% passed the exam) 2. System of CPV searching Improve of public procurement web-portal (i) introduction of CPV in Serbian version (ii) advance searching of Public Procurement announcements by which bidders will be New PPL and a number of by-laws were adopted; The PP portal was improved by introducing new Introduce pilot project for Develop the registration system for the economic
engine were installed in the web-portal in English. Translation will be done by end of 2012. 3. Three tools were added to the PPO web-portal, (i) CPV codes; (ii) test of knowledge of public procurement and (iii) public procurement planner. 4. Adoption of strategy (September 2, 2011) on future development of public procurement system in Serbia. informed immediately of tenders that they have been registered for (iii) improve call centers timing within 3 hours (iv) enable publishing of annual Procurement Plans by contracting authorities. (v) improve announcement of low value procurement and tender document. Start with introduction of pilot project with chosen contracting authorities and specific subject of procurement. Start with the process of joining PEPPOL projects. functionalities and features (obligatory use of CPV, more advanced search of public procurement notices, obligatory publishing of all contract notices, obligatory publishing of small value procurement, publishing of list of contracting authorities, exemptions, prior opinions of PPO on negotiated procedures, successfully implemented the TOT regional project, twinning project with Danish and Slovenian counterparts, new commission of complaints review was recently appointed); operators; A number of by-laws to be adopted in the second part of 2013; Make amendments to the overall PP action plan in line with the new PPL; The e-auction system to be implemented; Accreditation of public procurement officers in accordance with the new PPL; Establish the central register of economic operators to verify their eligibility for participation in public procurement ; Develop new manual for the conduct of new procedures such as competitive dialogue,
Develop a new electronic system of quarterly reports for XXXXX Develop a new electronic system for the submission of annual plans by the contracting authorities to the PPP and supreme audit institution; 14. Tajikistan 1) study tours to countries implementing e-GP 2) electronic publication of procurement notices and contract awards 3) include Public Utilities and Government Owned Enterprises into the scope of PPL 1) study tours to countries implementing e-GP – Partially done, visited Albania 2) Electronic publication of procurement notices and contract awards – Done. 3) include Public Utilities and Government Owned Enterprises into the scope of PPL – more that 50 %, partially implemented, with some lined ministries, some state companies 1) Introduction by the end of 2012 with the applications method with some of the for pilot ministries, with the help of WB. 2) Organize training with the support of WB for the PPA officials 3) Full involvement of Government Owned Enterprises in the public procurement 4)Prepare annual report for 2011 public procurement and publish them on e-GP portal.
15. Turkey 1) continue to share experiences with other countries in collaboration with MDBs 2) certification/licensing of private sector especially on construction sector 3) use of e-GP in procurement of goods in all sectors 4) preparation of national training strategy 1) Continue experience exchange with other countries (Korea, Kosovo, etc); 2) Certification of economic operators by adopting a new law (not yet enacted); 3) Developed electronic submission and evaluation of bids in all sectors not yet fully completed; 4) Drafted a national training strategy in collaboration with IDCLO… Continue experience exchange with other countries in collaboration with MDBs and other donor organizations; Establish a certification system for the economic operators (if the PPL is enacted by the Parliament) Use of in all types of procurement (goods, works and services) focused the submission and evaluation of bids 16. Turkmenistan 1) Adoption of PPL 2) Establishment of Public Procurement Agency. 1) Adoption of PPL – under consideration of Parliament and to be adopted by 2013. 2) Establishment of Public Procurement Agency – Not yet achieved, but we have included this in the draft PPL Adoption of the PPL Training? Will discuss with the WB representatives Management is considering publishing of xxxx.. None of the actions for 2012 were completed; Adoption of the PPL
3) Banks and companies to transfer to international reporting standards. 17. Ukraine - 1) Amendments of PPL regarding the approach of the Public owned companies to procurement 2) legal grounds for framework agreements, simplifications in single source procedure 3) Ratification of FTA agreement with EFTA 4) Negotiations with EU on FTA completed. Enter into force the secondary legislation Strengthening of capacities regarding the web portal Adoption of the PPL regarding Utilities , public undertaking. Introduced the framework agreements; Establish the strategy for public procurement; Introduction of system (including the framework agreements); Possibly establish an agency for centralized purchasing; 18. Uzbekistan 1) Continue to work on draft PPL to simplify procedures