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All acquisitions over Php5000.00 in value are subject to competitive bidding. This is to ensure that the gains and the best possible price within the context of legal and purchasing directives, while practicing open and fair business policy. Purchases less than Php5000.00 may be bid at the discretion of Procurement Services where competition warrants such action.

�How long are bids valid? Some suppliers honour bids for as long as 60 to 90 days.

�How long does the bid process take? Depending on the complexity of the bid, the bid process may take from 1 day to a month. Most University purchases that exceed Php40,000.00 are subject to considerations outlined in the Agreement which ensures that any location should have fair and equal opportunity to our business. Although one of the requirements, to electronically post the bid opportunity for 15 days can slow the process, which usually we have a great success of finding new and often superior sources of supply.

�Does the lowest bidder always get the bid? The lowest bidder usually gets the bid. The lowest bidder may not get the bid because of lack of capacity, quality considerations, time requirements, or inability to meet the rules/ standards of payment.