| International Competitive Bidding ( ICB ) |
Capacity of domestic suppliers are limited and advantage of ICB is evident |
| National Competitive Bidding ( ICB ) |
Applicable to GoSL funded purchases |
| Limited or Restricted International / National Bidding ( LIB and LNB) |
Applicable when only few sources are available |
| Shopping |
For readily available goods of small value of which specifications are standard. NCB principles to be used when selecting |
| Direct Contracting |
Used under special circumstances when prices are fixed as per regulations or when standardization and compatibility is important |
| Repeat Orders |
Used under special circumstances when an order is placed to same supplier for same good at same price |
| Emergency Procurement |
Used under special circumstances such as disaster situations |