Competitive Procedure with Negotiation vs Competitive Dialogue

• Competitive procedure with negotiation (CPN) involves negotiation with bidders after submission of initial bids
• Available when specific circumstances make it impossible to award the contract without prior negotiations
• Contractors are invited to submit revised tenders after negotiation
• Competitive dialogue (CD) involves pre-qualification and selection before entering into successive rounds of negotiation with selected tenderers
• Participants submit final tenders based on the solution identified through the negotiation process
• Contract is awarded to the participant with the most economically advantageous tender
• CD is available for requirements beyond 'off the shelf' purchasing
• A structured tendering process must be followed, and rules apply to post-tender discussions
• The process can continue through any number of rounds of negotiation, provided there are enough bidders for genuine competition
• CD is different from CPN in terms of the structured tendering process and rules for post-tender discussions.

Test your knowledge on the differences between Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN) and Competitive Dialogue (CD) in the context of procurement processes. Learn about the structured tendering processes, negotiation rounds, and contract award criteria.