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Lithuania : Lithuanian farmers are invited to participate in public procurement directly, without intermediaries
Publish Date : 07-Oct-2019
The Central Contracting Authority (CPO LT) invites suppliers until October 19. to submit proposals for the purchase of food products, which the organization was authorized by the Public Institution Vilnius Psychiatric Hospital (RVPL). CPO LT has announced the purchase of groceries in accordance with the technical specification provided by RVPL. The range of goods is very wide: meat products (chicken, turkey, beef, pork), dairy products, vegetables, fruits, groceries, cereals, etc. 320 items in total.
"It is said that the healthiest food is the one grown near us, so this purchase is not only a great opportunity for small and medium-sized farmers to market their produce, but also an opportunity for future consumers to get quality, healthy and safe food," says Minister of Agriculture Andrius Palionis. The purchase is split into 36 lots, so that not only large but also smaller suppliers, farmers can bid and compete on equal merits for each item. Contracts will be awarded for $ 1 million. 883K For the sum of EUR 679.
According to Darius Vedrick, Director of CPO LT, this is a unique opportunity for farmers in the country to participate directly in procurement without intermediaries. RVPL has a particular interest in providing patients with quality products grown and produced in Lithuania. It should be noted that the quantities purchased are "bitten" even by small farmers. When they become suppliers, they will have long-term contracts to sell their produce, as the food is purchased for 36 months (3 years).