Unclear and inaccessible procurement process in Costa Rica
Trade barrier summary
Costa Rica's procurement legislation provides for direct purchasing whenever there is matter of urgency, but the criteria that should be followed is unclear. Insufficient access to tender specifications and documents is also an issue for UK companies.
Sectors affected
- All sectors
Resolved
No
Date reported
13 February 2020
Last updated
26 November 2021
Public ID
PID-9JKJQB
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