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This barrier is unrelated to the end of the transition period, following the United Kingdom's departure from the EU.

Public ID: PID-B76259

Guatemalan procurement for public tenders overly complicated for UK companies

in Guatemala

Trade barrier summary

UK companies find tenders in Guatamala hard to navigate, long and highly procedural. For example, Guatemala public procurement legislation states that international companies have to be incorporated in order for them to bid in a tender. Additionally, the 'calamity legal framework' established for direct procurement in emergency situations is unclear and can disadvantage companies not included in the process.

Sectors affected

  • Construction

Resolved

Yes - August 2021

Date reported

10 February 2021

Last updated

26 November 2021

Public ID

PID-B76259

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