Cases eligible for streamlined contractor selection from August 4, 2025

According to Decree No. 214/2025/ND-CP, streamlined contractor selection (streamlined direct contracting) may be applied in the following cases and procedures:

(1) Special and urgent cases:

For bidding packages as prescribed in Clause 1, Article 78 of Decree No. 214/2025/ND-CP — such as those requiring immediate implementation to remedy consequences of natural disasters or epidemics, ensure state secrecy, or for reasons of national defense and security — it is not required to meet the conditions specified in Article 79 of the Decree.

(2) Other common cases, including bidding packages under:

• Clauses 2, 3, and 4, and Points a and b, Clause 5, Article 78, such as:

  • Only one contractor is capable of meeting the requirements;

  • Procurement of goods or services of a specific nature;

  • Procurement from a contractor who has previously performed a similar contract effectively;

In these cases, the conditions specified in Clause 2, Article 79 must be satisfied, including:

• A valid proposal dossier;

• Compliance with technical requirements;

• Proposed bid price not exceeding the approved package price.

According to Article 80 of Decree No. 214/2025/ND-CP, the procedure for streamlined contractor selection includes:

• Preparing and sending the draft contract:
  The project owner shall prepare and send a draft contract to the proposed contractor, clearly stating the work requirements, timeline, quality, value, etc.

• Contractor’s preparation of the proposal dossier:
  The contractor must meet the requirements under the Law on Bidding concerning capacity, experience, and legal status.

• Evaluation, negotiation, and proposal for award:
  If the proposal dossier is valid, meets the requirements, and the price is appropriate, the contractor shall be proposed for contract award.

• Approval and disclosure of the results:
  Appraisal may be waived if not required, but public disclosure must comply with regulations.

• Finalization, signing, and management of the contract:
  The contract must conform to the approved decision, proposal dossier, and related documents.