财政部发布《关于推动解决政府采购异常低价问题的通知》

Core Viewpoint - The notification aims to address the issue of "involution" in government procurement by establishing a market order that promotes quality and fair competition, particularly focusing on abnormal low pricing in procurement processes [1] Group 1: Strengthening Demand Management - Procurement entities must develop clear and scientifically-based procurement requirements, considering market conditions and setting reasonable maximum prices to facilitate supplier competition [1] - The introduction of lifecycle cost concepts is encouraged, requiring suppliers to quote costs for operation, maintenance, and disposal within the procurement documents [1] Group 2: Enhancing Abnormal Low Price Review - Procurement entities are required to initiate abnormal low price reviews if bids are below 50% of the average bid from compliant suppliers, below 50% of the second-lowest bid, or below 45% of the maximum price [3] - The review process allows for adjustments to the thresholds for initiating reviews, with a maximum increase to 65% permitted [3] Group 3: Supplier Accountability - Suppliers must provide written explanations and necessary documentation to justify their pricing during the review process, with a minimum of 30 minutes allocated for this [4] - If suppliers fail to provide adequate justification, their bids will be deemed invalid [5] Group 4: Strengthening Contract Management - Procurement entities are responsible for ensuring compliance with contract terms and conducting thorough acceptance checks, especially for suppliers that trigger abnormal low price reviews [6] - Measures such as phased assessments and payments are recommended for projects that can be implemented in stages [6] Group 5: Implementation Timeline - The notification will take effect on February 1, 2026 [7]