Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Finance, announced that the government has completed the preparation of all standard procurement documents, including model contracts, tender documents and technical specifications, which will become mandatory for use in all contracts concluded by public entities. The minister said that the new standardised procurement framework gives priority to Egyptian-made industrial products as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
He added that standardising government tender documents will improve the efficiency of public spending, strengthen competition and ensure equal opportunities, describing the initiative as one of the key pillars of reforming the government’s public procurement system.
Furthermore, he explained that unifying the core legal provisions and contractual terms will improve the quality of government tenders, reduce errors during the review process and eliminate inconsistencies across tender documents.
Kouchouk added that the standard documents will ensure full transparency, prevent anti-competitive practices in government tenders, provide greater clarity on procurement requirements for all bidders, and reduce disputes by clearly defining the rights and obligations of both the government and the private sector.
For his part, Mohamed Adel, Chairperson of the General Authority for Government Services, said that completing the standard documentation framework marks a significant step forward in the management of public procurement.
He noted that developing procurement documents in line with international best practices will strengthen sound governance in the management of public funds.
Adel added that the new framework will accelerate tendering and contract award procedures, saving both time and effort. It will also enhance oversight and inspection by facilitating the review and comparison of procurement processes against a unified standard, while improving compliance with the law.
He further noted that the framework will help build institutional capacity in public procurement by supporting government entities that lack specialised expertise in preparing tender documents, unifying procurement practices across public institutions, and reducing reliance on individual discretion.
