Procurement FAQs

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Public procurement FAQs

Q: What is the difference between public procurement and regular procurement within FMO?
A: Public procurement is conducted for EC-funded projects, while regular procurement takes place for other projects and those funded by FMO.

Q: Where can I find information on relevant procurement notices?
A: All open procurement notices and opportunities are published and available on the FMO’s website.

Q: What are the terms and conditions of public tenders?
A: All terms and conditions are specified in each tender document.

Q: How do I make a complaint about part of the public procurement process?
A: If you wish to lodge a complaint about a public procurement process, please visit the complaints page using this link.

Q: How will I know what criteria FMO is using for the evaluation of a tender?
A: Tender evaluation is always carried out in a comprehensive, equitable, auditable and transparent manner. To ensure the fairness of the process, evaluation criteria and methods are always defined in the tender documents.

Q: How long does the public procurement process take?
A: The tentative timetable of each procurement process is specified in the tender document.

Q: How does FMO process personal data in relation to public procurement and its suppliers?
A: Please consult the FMO’s Privacy statement FMO Investment process and Know your Customerusing this link. This statement provides information on how FMO approaches processing your personal data as part of FMO investment process and applies for the Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your Supplier (KYS) processes as part of our legal obligation.