The indicator tells if the subject of the procurement falls into an area carrying increased risk as defined by the Hungarian Competition Authority based on analysis of former agreements restricting competition. This indicator relies both on external data and data of relevant field of the procurement call.
This redflag indicates risk if the period between the advertisement and the bid submission deadline is very short. The Worldbank's Handbook does not imply actual timespan.
This redflag indicates risk if a questionable “consultant” or “middleman” is involved in the biddingAND/OR project officials and the favored bidder communicate (e.g., by email) or socialize during the bidding period
This redflag indicates risk if there are changes in technical specifications AND/OR substantial changes in the terms of reference [TOR] AND/OR Changes to the original design and bill of quantities [BOQ] AND/OR reductions in the quantity of items to be delivered without a commensurate reduction in disbursements AND/OR substitution of materials and equipment
The indicator flags the procedure - by scanning award notices - if the tender process was successful (there is a winning bidder) but the parties have not concluded a contract.
This redflag indicates risk if there is a close similarity between the specifications and the winning bidder’s product or services AND/OR specifications stipulate a brand name without stating “or equivalent” AND/OR there are complaints from other bidders that the specifications match too closely those of a single competitor, or that a bidder prepared the contract specifications
The indicator tells from the wording of the published procurement call if it holds no prescription of minimum criteria with regard to technical and professional capacity.