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Joint Purchasing Program

컨텐츠

MAS System

Background
  • The result of the analysis on the needs of the customers showed that the needs and preferences of the customers further diversified as they demand supply of more diverse items of higher quality and appropriate customer services.
  • To meet the needs of the customers and ensure transparency in public purchasing, as well as to encourage high-quality, high-class products, it is now required to introduce an advanced form of procurement service.
Introduction of the program
  • Detailed implementation rules (guidelines) have been announced in order for the seamless operation of the MAS.
    - Discount rates are to apply in the case of a large quantity purchase. Replacement provision in the case of enhancement of the performance of the product.
  • The program was executed mainly with regard to items which could be applied to this program in 2005, which was the initial phase of the introduction, followed by the step-wise expansion of application.
법률근거:조달사업에 관한 법률 제5조(계약의 특례)
조달사업에 관한 법률시행령 제7조의2(다수공급자물품계약)
MAS flow
Characteristics of MAS
Characteristics of MAS
  • Normal competitive contracting
    - Multiple number of qualified candidates rather than the pre-contract competition. (the candidates which are notified as a qualifying candidate) are to be contracted with in order to enhance competitiveness after contracting.
  • Unit price contract for third-parties
    - The contacting system in which the Public Procurement Service enters into a contract, and the public agency (purchaser) request the supplier to deliver the goods directly upon request.
Subject items
  • Items commercially available with fixed model designations (or specifications)
    - Items which are already on the market or there are present or estimated demands from public agencies
  • Products that are applicable to unit price contracts (including third party unit price contracts)
  • Other products deemed necessary by the President of the Public Procurement Service
Selection of the contractor
  • The candidates are evaluated based on their management status (70 points) and supply reference (30 points)
    - Management status + reference = Minimum requirement 85 points
  • The qualified candidates are to engage in the price negotiation. And, if the result of the price negotiation is satisfactory and within the price ceiling, such a candidate shall be selected as the supplier.
  • The price negotiation shall be conducted for each specification (model). The specification (model) of the supplier who suggested a price that is within the target price range shall be selected.
Contracting with multiple suppliers
All qualifying candidates with products of equivalent quality, performance, or efficiency are to enter into a contract after a successful price negotiation.
Lowering of the unit price
In order to maintain the lowest possible contract price, it is possible to reduce the price at any time after 30 days from the signing of the contract upon request by the contractual counterpart.
Discount rates shall apply in the case of a request for supply of a large quantity of products.
The bidder may suggest a discount rate if the amount in demand for a single supply batch is above a certain threshold.
Products with enhanced quality or performance may be added.
  • The contractual counterpart may replace the model of the contract with an upgraded model (specification).
  • If the contractual party request for the addition of items, it is possible to add more items after receiving the price quotation and technical specification and going through price negotiations.
Term of the contract
  • The contractual term may vary from one year to three years. It is possible to set the term of the contract shorter than a year if the life cycle of the product is short.
MAS work process