Overview
- Decree 5/2026, published in the Boletín Oficial, amends Decrees 1030/2016 and 1169/2018 governing national procurement and public works.
- Inclusion on World Bank or Inter-American Development Bank ineligible lists is now sufficient to exclude a bidder for as long as the listing remains in effect.
- The reform broadens grounds for exclusion to corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, coercive, obstructive practices and misappropriation without requiring a specified offense.
- The rule covers public works, concessions, and the purchase of goods and contracting of services across the national administration.
- Contracting entities must directly verify the multilateral banks’ lists when evaluating offers, with the changes taking effect 15 calendar days after publication for procedures initiated thereafter.