Bidder Application and Deadlines - Bidders' Q&A

8.1  Who can participate in the auctions?
Any entity or individual can apply to participate in the auction. The first auction attracted 28 bidders representing companies ranging from large multinationals to small local businesses. 
 
8.2  How can I participate in the auction?
Interested bidders must complete an application package, which can be obtained by sending an e-mail to the PAF_Secretariat@worldbank.org. The email must contain disclaimer language cut and pasted from this webpage.
 
8.3  Can you recommend any third party aggregators that might apply for the PAF on behalf of my project?
Following the first auction, the PAF released a list of all auction winners. You may consider contacting these winners to pursue opportunities to work through third party aggregators or other companies.
 
8.4  What is the timeline leading to the auction?
The timeline leading to the auction has been published on the auction page. The PAF will release the auction parameters and bidder application package on February 29, 2016. Applications are due on April 8, 2016 and Bid Deposits are due on April 29, 2016. The second will be held on May 12, 2016.
 
8.5  How will the integrity due diligence process be conducted? Will this process review the financial standing of bidders?
During the registration process, potential bidders will be required to fulfill the Due Diligence Questionnaire and undergo a due diligence check by the World Bank. The IDD questionnaire from the first auction can be viewed here. The questionnaire asks potential bidders to disclose their legal name, senior management, board of directors, owners directly or indirectly owning 10% or more of the potential bidder, and the legal name of any parent companies, subsidiaries, and significant affiliates. The questionnaire also asks bidders to disclose information about allegations, investigations, convictions, or debarments. The IDD review will not review the financial standing of bidders.
 
8.6  Will bidder registration and submission of the bid deposit occur only once the bidder has passed the IDD process?
No, these processes will occur in parallel. Should a bidder not qualify, his/her deposit will be refunded.
 
If your question is not answered on these pages, please send an email to paf_secretariat@worldbank.org.
 
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