Guatemalan procurement for public tenders overly complicated for UK companies
Trade barrier summary
UK companies find tenders in Guatamala hard to navigate, long and highly procedural. For example, Guatemala public procurement legislation states that international companies have to be incorporated in order for them to bid in a tender. Additionally, the 'calamity legal framework' established for direct procurement in emergency situations is unclear and can disadvantage companies not included in the process.
Sectors affected
- Construction
Resolved
Yes - August 2021
Date reported
10 February 2021
Last updated
26 November 2021
Public ID
PID-B76259
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