Under the New Government Procurement Act (R.A. 12009, 2024) and its 2025 IRR, bidders need a valid, updated PhilGEPS Certificate of Registration and Membership (Platinum).
Procurement portals
How to take part
- Register online on PhilGEPS and obtain Platinum (generally valid one year, renew annually)
- Prepare ongoing contracts statement, Single Largest Completed Contract (SLCC), NFCC or committed credit line
- Foreign documents need authorised English translation and Philippine consular authentication
- For JVs: JV agreement or notarised undertakings, plus each partner's PhilGEPS certificate
- Technical bid: eligibility documents, bid security, specifications, omnibus sworn statement
Local preference & limits
- Infrastructure falls under the Contractors' License Law (R.A. 4566)
- Check foreign-ownership and reciprocity limits in the bidding documents or with counsel
Bid language · English
Development-bank projects
Many ADB, World Bank and JICA-financed projects follow the lender's rules
Good to know
- Missed renewals lead to automatic suspension
- The registered email becomes the official contact for buyers
Sources
Summary of public sources. Check the original and latest rules before bidding.
