Public procurement (SICOP)
Selling to the State: tender analysis, SICOP, appeals and contract performance.
We guide you through the whole process with the State: careful tender analysis, exact compliance with requirements, correct use of SICOP, appeals against award decisions and contract performance.
Under the General Public Procurement Law, every public institution buys through the Integrated Public Procurement System (SICOP). One misread requirement or an expired document can disqualify a bid that had the best price.
We review the tender terms before you bid, object to requirements that limit competition without reason, and defend your award if another company challenges it.
What it includes
- Tender analysis
- Bid submission on SICOP
- Objections and appeals
- Contract performance
How we work
- RegistrationWe register you as a supplier on SICOP with up-to-date documents.
- AnalysisWe read the tender and tell you which requirements you meet and which are missing.
- BidWe prepare and file the bid on time.
- ChallengesWe object to tender terms or appeal the award when there are grounds.
- PerformanceWe advise you during the contract: deliveries, penalties, extensions and claims.
You may also need
- Administrative litigationIf the dispute with the institution is not resolved, we take it to the Administrative Court.
- Corporate lawA company with current books and filings avoids being disqualified over paperwork.
- Litigation and arbitrationFor disputes with subcontractors or consortium partners, we represent you in court or arbitration.
Common questions
What do I need to sell to the State?
Registration as a supplier on SICOP, being current with the CCSS and the tax office, and meeting each tender’s requirements. We review your situation before your first bid.
Can I challenge tender terms that shut me out?
Yes. An objection can be filed against requirements that limit participation without justification. The deadline is short, so review the terms as soon as they are published.
What if the contract went to another company?
If the evaluation has errors, the award can be appealed before the institution or the Comptroller General, depending on the amount. We review the file and tell you whether it has grounds.
Can you help once I have the contract and problems start?
Yes. We handle late payments, penalties, scope changes and claims during performance.
Tell us about your case.
We reply as soon as we can. Your information is confidential and only used to answer your request.
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- Barrio Dent, Avenida 15, Calle 39. San José, Costa Rica.
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