Module 8: The Source Selection Process

Procurement Manual

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		Determination of Vendors as Qualified for Award of a Contract

Financial Rules 105.15 and 105.16 require that vendors be "qualified" in order to be eligible for the award of a Contract. Whether a vendor is "qualified" according to the Financial Regulations and Rules (FRR) for award of a Contract involves a thorough evaluation of the vendor's capability and capacity to perform in accordance with the proposed Contract.

Qualification Versus Eligibility
Whether a vendor is qualified is separate

from the determination of whether a vendor is eligible to be a registered vendor. A vendor may be eligible for registration and to be included in a solicitation, but may still be deemed not to be qualified for the particular procurement.

Generally, in order to be deemed "qualified", a vendor must:

	have or be able to obtain adequate financial resources to perform the Contract be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery or performance schedule have a satisfactory past and current performance record have a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics have or be able to obtain the necessary organisation, experience, and accounting/operational controls and technical skills have or be able to obtain the necessary production, construction and technical equipment and facilities be otherwise qualified to receive an award under applicable UN regulations, rules, policies and practices

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