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.
Selection of the contractor
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.