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What Is Non-Discrimination in Procurement?
The principle that suppliers must not be treated differently on the basis of nationality or local affiliation.
What does non-discrimination prohibit?
Treating suppliers differently on the basis of nationality or where they are established, directly or indirectly, for example by requiring national certificates or a local presence without justification.
Can a buyer favour local suppliers?
No. Requirements that in practice only local suppliers can meet are discriminatory unless the nature of the contract justifies them.
How does it relate to equal treatment?
Non-discrimination is the specific prohibition on different treatment by nationality. Equal treatment is broader and covers all forms of unequal treatment between suppliers.
