Article 16. Main Objectives of State Regulation in the Field of Public Procurement

The main objectives of state regulation in the field of public procurement shall be the creation of a favorable environment for public procurement entities, as well as countering corruption and other violations of the legislation in public procurement for:

achievement of state strategic goals and objectives;

ensuring the needs of state customers in goods (works, services);

execution of the Investment Program of the Republic of Uzbekistan and other state programs;

performance of state functions in solving social problems;

provision of public services.

When carrying out public procurement, the priorities of socio-economic policy shall be taken into account, including the creation of high-tech and innovative industries, the preservation of a favorable environmental situation.

If not less than three domestic manufacturers participate in public procurement of goods (works, services) along with foreign suppliers, these domestic producers may be provided benefits and preferences used in the evaluation of proposals by decrees and resolutions of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, unless otherwise provided by international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

State procurement of goods (works, services) necessary to meet the needs of the Republic of Uzbekistan may be carried out jointly with foreign states. The procedure for such public procurement shall be determined by an international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan.