GovProcurement

The DGE has established the Abu Dhabi Standards for Government Procurement as part of an integrated regulatory framework for procurement to be used by all Abu Dhabi government entities. The framework aims to unify standards and practices that apply to government procurement procedures to enable flexible, efficient and transparent government procurement. The department monitors and guides government agencies to bolster compliance with the established procurement regulations.

The department analyses procurement spend across government entities and determines goods and services to be purchased though centralized contracts, with the objective to implement government wide agreements for common categories to maximize spend efficiency for the Abu Dhabi government.

The department acts as catalyst for the implementation and adoption of the common digital platform to unlock value through automation of procurement operations.

The Department of Government Enablement has introduced various incentives and initiatives for strengthening localization efforts within the Abu Dhabi ecosystem. These include support for Emirati entrepreneurs, micro, small, and medium enterprises, and startups:

•  Emirati entrepreneurs: The Department of Government Enablement has introduced a package of economic incentives for Emirati entrepreneurs such as that Emirati entrepreneurs are exempt from providing a bank guarantee for bids. Instead, the government entity will withhold 5% of the invoice value three months after the final delivery to ensure proper implementation. Emirati entrepreneurs will receive service payment within 15 days from the invoice date.

•  MSMEs: The Department of Government Enablement has introduced a package of economic incentives for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), such as allocating 15% of annual purchases and contracts in government entities for MSMEs. Furthermore, MSMEs are exempt from providing a bank guarantee for bidding purposes and proper execution of projects. Instead, the government agency reserves 5% of the value of each invoice for three months after the final delivery, ensuring successful implementation. To facilitate cash flow and financial stability, the dues owed to these enterprises will be paid within 15 days from the invoice date.

• Startups: The Department of Government Enablement has introduced a package of economic incentives for startups and government procurement. These incentives aim to ease financial burdens on startups and promote their growth. As part of an initiative in 2020, bid guarantees have been temporarily suspended, easing the financial obligations on companies. Moreover, emerging companies were granted an exemption from providing a guarantee for the successful execution of projects, valued at 50 million dirhams during the same year.

Access the Abu Dhabi Government Procurement Gate  Here