Government Procurement Act (Cap. 120): Primary legislation governing procurement procedures for Singapore government entities. Ensures transparency and fair competition, and sets out requirements for tender procedures.
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Legislation that prevents anti-competitive practices, ensures fair competition among bidders, and prohibits bid rigging and collusive tendering.
Government Procurement (Application) Order: Subsidiary legislation that specifies thresholds and procedures for different types of procurement and details requirements for international commitments.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Legislation governing the collection and handling of personal data, particularly relevant for information collected from bidders during the RFQ/RFP process.
Electronic Transactions Act (Cap. 88): Legislation relevant for electronic submission of proposals and providing legal recognition of electronic documents in procurement processes.
Building Control Act: Legislation specifying building and construction standards and safety requirements, particularly relevant if the RFQ/RFP is construction-related.
Professional Engineers Act: Legislation establishing requirements for qualified professionals and professional standards, particularly relevant if the RFQ/RFP involves engineering services.
MOF Procurement Guidelines: Ministry of Finance guidelines establishing procurement principles and procedures for government procurement in Singapore, including WTO GPA commitments.
