财政部：推动解决政府采购异常低价问题

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Finance has issued a notification to address the issue of abnormally low bids in government procurement, aiming to establish a market order characterized by quality and fair pricing, effective from February 1, 2026 [1][9]. Group 1: Strengthening Demand Management - Procurement entities must develop clear and comprehensive procurement requirements based on actual needs, considering similar project bid information, market supply, industry development, material and labor costs, and industry fee standards [3][4]. - The highest price limit should be reasonably set based on the project budget if no limit is established, and procurement packages should be designed to promote competition while considering technical and cost-effectiveness factors [3][4]. Group 2: Enhancing Abnormal Low Price Review - The procurement documents must specify conditions under which the review committee will initiate an abnormal low price bid review, including bids below 50% of the average bid of compliant suppliers or below 45% of the maximum price limit [5][6]. - Suppliers must provide explanations and necessary documentation to justify their pricing within a reasonable timeframe during the review process, and failure to do so will result in the bid being deemed invalid [6][7]. Group 3: Strengthening Contract Performance Acceptance Management - Procurement entities are responsible for organizing contract performance acceptance, which should include verification of all technical and business requirements [8]. - Special attention should be given to suppliers who win bids despite triggering the abnormal low price review, monitoring their compliance with contractual commitments and actual performance [8].