Group 1 - The Ministry of Finance has issued a notice to address "involution" competition in government procurement, emphasizing the need to resolve issues related to abnormally low pricing [1] - The notice requires procurement entities to establish clear and reasonable procurement demands and set maximum price limits based on work needs, considering factors like technology and cost-effectiveness [1] - It suggests the introduction of a life-cycle cost concept, requiring suppliers to quote costs for operation, maintenance, upgrades, and disposal within the procurement documents [1] Group 2 - The notice outlines specific circumstances under which the review process for abnormally low bids must be initiated, mandating documentation of the reasons and results in the evaluation report [2] - It emphasizes the importance of managing the performance and actual fulfillment of contracts by suppliers who win bids despite triggering the low-price review process [2] - For projects that can be implemented in phases, the notice mandates phased assessments, verifications, and payments to monitor supplier performance closely [2]
整治政府采购领域“内卷式”竞争 财政部推动解决异常低价问题
Xin Hua Wang·2026-01-26 23:32