NIAEP places no priorities on suppliers and contractors in connection with geographical location. However, in accordance with the applied policy and practice, NIAEP shall fulfill customer’s requirements for attraction of local subcontractors and suppliers when executing certain projects.
Generally, selection of suppliers is performed by means of tender procedures, and possibility to win a tender depends on the level of compliance of candidate with requirements and criteria specified in documentation. The share of budget allocated for procurement from local suppliers in relevant regions of operation varies depending on customer’s requirements and contractual terms (see Table 7.58).