PUBLIC PROCUREMENT ACT, 2007

An Act establishes the Bureau of Public Procurement and requires transparent, competitive procedures for government contracts. It targets federal government agencies and contractors bidding for contracts. The act ensures accountability and value for money in public spending.

What Is This Policy?

The principal federal legislation governing public procurement in Nigeria, establishing the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and prescribing transparent, competitive procedures for government contracts.

Who Does It Target?

All federal government MDAs making procurement decisions Contractors, suppliers, and consultants bidding for federal contracts The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) National Assembly oversight committees on procurement

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Ensure transparency, competition, value for money, and accountability in the use of public funds for procurement of goods, works, and services by the Federal Government.

Key Features

BPP Establishment: Creates the Bureau of Public Procurement as the independent regulatory body for federal procurement. Competitive Tendering: Mandates open competitive tendering for all procurements above prescribed thresholds. Due Process: Requires BPP certificate of no objection for all procurements above N100 million. Sanctions: Prescribes fines and disqualification for officials and contractors who violate procurement rules.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active — BPP is fully operational Coverage: All Federal Government procurement Beneficiaries: Nigerian taxpayers; compliant contractors Funding: Federal Government; procurement fees

How to Access

Contractors must register on the BPP vendor portal Tenders must be submitted by the deadline in sealed envelopes or electronically BPP certificate of no objection required before contract award above N100m Application method: Register and bid through https://www.bpp.gov.ng

Important Terms

Splitting contracts to avoid BPP oversight is illegal Collusive bidding is a criminal offence Officials who approve procurement in violation of the Act face criminal prosecution

Impact & Metrics

Nigeria improved procurement transparency significantly after the PPA 2007; BPP has processed millions in procurement oversight annually.

Official Resources

Website: https://www.bpp.gov.ng Contact: Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP)

Legal Framework

Enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The Public Procurement Act 2007 is the principal statute establishing the Bureau of Public Procurement. Operates alongside the Fiscal Responsibility Act 2007, the Finance Acts, and relevant sector-specific procurement regulations. Aligns with the UNCITRAL Model Law on Public Procurement and the AU Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption.