Standard Tender Document for Framework Agreement (Goods) - Primary Procurement Procedures

Aug 31, 2026

Standard Tender Document for Framework Agreement (Goods) issued by Ghana’s Public Procurement Authority, designed for National Competitive Tendering to establish framework agreements for procuring goods. It sets out primary procurement procedures, including Invitation for Tenders, Instructions to Tenderers, tender data requirements, evaluation and qualification criteria, tender submission forms, schedule of requirements, and technical specifications. It also covers framework agreement provisions and the secondary procurement stages for issuing call-off contracts, award, communications, and complaints.

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Pages142

Reading Time50 min

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PART 1 PRIMARY PROCURMENT PROCEDURES

Section I Invitation for Tenders (IFT)

Section II Instructions to Tenderers (ITT)

Tender Data Sheet (TDS)

Section III Evaluation and Qualification Criteria

Section IV Tender Forms

Section V Schedule of Requirements

Section VI Technical Specifications

Section VII Framework Agreement Forms

Section VIII Framework Agreement General Provisions

Section IX Framework Agreement Specific Provisions

Section X List of Procurement Entities (if applicable)

PART 2 SECONDARY PROCURMENT PROCEDURES

Section XI Secondary Procurement Methods

Section XII Formation of Call-off Contract

Section XIII Communication and Award of Call-off Contract

Section XIV Complaints about award of Call-off Contract

Section XV Call-off Contract General Provisions

Section XVI Call-off Contract Specific Provisions

Section XVII Secondary Procurement Forms

Section XVIII List of Procurement Entities (if applicable)

Republic of Ghana Public Procurement Authority STANDARD TENDER DOCUMENT FOR FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT (GOODS) (Primary Procurement) National Competitive Tender 20th March 2020 Standard Tender Document for Framework Agreement (Goods) Summary of contents PART 1 PRIMARY PROCURMENT PROCEDURES Introduction Section I Invitation for Tenders (IFT) The Invitation for Tenders provides information that enables potential Tenderers to decide whether to participate in the Tender or not. The information contained in the Invitation for Tenders must conform to the Tender documents and in particular to the relevant information in the Tender Data Sheet. Section II Instructions to Tenderers (ITT) This Section provides information to help Tenderers prepare their Tenders. It contains details on the submission, opening, and evaluation of Tenders received during the Primary Procurement process. It also provides an overview of the Secondary Procurement process for the award of a Call-off Contract(s) once the Framework Agreement(s) is concluded. This is more fully described in the Framework Agreement. This Section is to be used without modification. Tender Data Sheet (TDS) The Tender Data Sheet includes provisions that are specific to each Primary Procurement process and that supplement the Instructions to Tenderers. Section III Evaluation and Qualification Criteria This Section specifies the criteria for the evaluation of Tenders and the qualification of Tenderers, including the methodology, which results in the determination of which Tenderers will be invited to conclude a Framework Agreement(s). Section IV Tender Forms This Section includes the forms for Tender submission, Letter of Tender, Price Schedules, Tender Securing Declaration, Qualification Information, and the Manufacturer’s Authorization to be completed and submitted by the Tenderer as part of its Tender. Section V Schedule of Requirements This Section includes the List of Goods and Related Services, an estimate of the volume/quantity, Delivery and Completion Schedules. Section VI Technical Specifications This Section includes Technical Specifications and Drawings that describe the Goods and Related Services to be procured. Section VII Framework Agreement Forms This Section includes the forms for the Notification to Conclude a Framework Agreement and the Framework Agreement Section VIII Framework Agreement General Provisions This Section sets out the General Provisions of the Framework Agreement. Section IX Framework Agreement Specific Provisions This Section sets out the Specific Provisions of the Framework Agreement. Section X List of Procurement Entities (if applicable) PART 2 SECONDARY PROCURMENT PROCEDURES Section XI Secondary Procurement Methods Section XII Formation of Call-off Contract Section XIII Communication and Award of Call-off Contract Section XIV Complaints about award of Call-off Contract Section XV Call-off Contract General Provisions Section XVI Call-off Contract Specific Provisions Section XVII Secondary Procurement Forms Section XVIII List of Procurement Entities (if applicable) Introduction This Standard Tender Document (STD) is to be used for establishing a Framework Agreement for the procurement of Goods using National Competitive Tendering Procedures. The subsequent procurement of Goods is undertaken through a Secondary Procurement process and the award of a Call-off Contract. To obtain further information on the use of this STD, contact: Chief Executive Officer Public Procurement Authority Accra, Ghana HYPERLINK "file:///C:\\Users\\Kojo\\Downloads\\STDs%20for%20Framework%20Agreement\\ppa.gov.gh\\" ppa.gov.gh Invitation for Tenders Framework Agreement(s) Goods Table of Contents TOC \h \z \t "Subtitle 2,2,UG - Heading 2,2,SPDh1,1,SPDh2,2" HYPERLINK \l "_Toc35672753" Section I – Invitation for Tenders PAGEREF _Toc35672753 \h 1 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc35672754" Section II - Instructions to Tenderers (ITT) PAGERE

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Invitation for Tenders (IFT) in this document?

The IFT provides information so potential tenderers can decide whether to participate. It must align with the tender documents and the relevant information in the Tender Data Sheet.

What does the Instructions to Tenderers (ITT) cover?

The ITT explains how to prepare, submit, open, and evaluate tenders during the primary procurement stage. It also outlines the secondary procurement process for awarding call-off contracts once the framework agreement(s) is concluded.

How are call-off contracts handled after the framework agreement is concluded?

Subsequent procurement of goods is carried out through a secondary procurement process. The document specifies secondary procurement methods, formation of call-off contracts, communication and award, and how complaints are addressed.

Aug 31, 2026

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