Public ID: PID-9JWJRB

Exclusion of subnational entities in Colombia from the government procurement benefits under the UK–Andean trade agreement

in Colombia

Trade barrier summary

Subnational entities in Colombia that are exempt from the UK–Andean trade agreement are not obligated to provide national treatment to UK businesses in public procurement processes. This has undermined the ability of UK businesses to secure contracts, for example in rail projects, across Colombia.

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Sectors affected

• Railways
• Construction

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Resolved

No

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Date reported

3 January 2024

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Last updated

6 January 2026

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Public ID

PID-9JWJRB

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