Procurement Risk:
High
Score:
45/100
57
38/100
Does the country have legislation covering defence and security procurement with clauses specific to corruption risks, and are any items exempt from these laws?
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This indicator is not assigned a score in the GDI. The Senegal Public Procurement Code Decree no. 2022-2295 of 28 December 2022 is the…
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The legislation recognises the risk of corruption and specifyies on Article 445-2 of the Penal Code was introduced by Law no. 2005-750 of July…
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Although the legal framework applies to all sectors, including defence, the frequent use of confidentiality clauses creates opportunities for corruption risks. The Syndicat National…
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58
25/100
Is the defence procurement cycle process, from assessment of needs, through contract implementation and sign-off, all the way to asset disposal, disclosed to the public?
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Despite the existence of some processes, there is a lack of information regarding specific and proper formal procedures in the defence procurment cycle process.…
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The Ministry of the Armed Forces is seeking sealed bids from eligible and suitably qualified candidates for the purchase of 4×4 vehicles. This open…
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In the first half of 2022 alone, 725 contracts were awarded by private treaty. These were worth CFAF 474 billion, of which CFAF 396…
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59
58/100
Are defence procurement oversight mechanisms in place and are these oversight mechanisms active and transparent?
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ARCOP (ex-ARMP) is an independent administrative authority with financial and management autonomy. Its mission is to regulate the system for awarding public contracts and…
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OFNAC has published its 2023 report. In the document, it is emphasised that “during 2023, 42 orders to open investigations were signed by the…
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ARCOP (ex-ARMP) gives opinions such as Opinion No. 002/2022/ARCOP (ex-ARMP)/CRD of 15 June 2022 of the Dispute Resolution Committee on the risk of conflict…
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In accordance with the provisions of Decree 2020-876 of March 25, 2020 supplementing Article 3 of Decree 2014 -1212 of September 22, 2014 on…
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On the platform ”Portaille des Marché Publics du Sénégal”, you can consult Senegal’s Public Procurement Portal. Consult the Senegal Public Procurement Portal. Type of…
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62
63/100
What procedures and standards are companies required to have – such as compliance programmes and business conduct programmes – in order to be able to bid for work for the Ministry of Defence or armed forces?
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In its procedures, the government selects suppliers and subcontractors on the basis of their integrity and credibility. A number of documents are requested as…
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These rules mentioned in the 62A are for the most part used in practice by the authorities when they choose their suppliers. However, they…
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63
25/100
Are procurement requirements derived from a national defence and security strategy, and are procurement decisions well-audited? Are defence purchases based on clearly identified and quantified requirements?
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Senegal lacks a formal and systematic process for deriving defence procurement requirements from a capabilities-based planning framework. Current processes are ad hoc, often influenced…
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There are mechanisms in place to check that the national security strategy is upheld, but these are not carried out by external bodies. It…
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After the violent demonstrations which resulted in the death of several people, the Ministry of defence and the armed forces decided that the Senegalese…
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64
38/100
Is defence procurement generally conducted as open competition or is there a significant element of single-sourcing (that is, without competition)?
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65
63/100
Are tender boards subject to regulations and codes of conduct and are their decisions subject to independent audit to ensure due process and fairness?
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Procurement unit staff are recruited through a competitive and transparent procedure from among staff in the A hierarchy or of equivalent status. Before being…
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Control of public procurement in Senegal is carried out by public procurement bodies within the contracting authority. There are also various forms of control…
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The Public Procurement code and others documents which provide some regulations are publicly available online. [1] [2] However, there is no transparency on all…
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ARCOP (ex-ARMP) publishes annual reports, audit findings, and decisions, which include reviews of procurement processes—even in defence, though details may be limited for security…
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66
75/100
Does the country have legislation in place to discourage and punish collusion between bidders for defence and security contracts?
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Collusion between bidders is punished by the Sengalese Public Procurement Code [2] . Public officials of all sectors including defense, found guilty of breaching…
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The law states that in the event of violations of public procurement rules committed by candidates and contract holders, sanctions MAYmay be imposed on…
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There is not enough information to score this indicator. As usual, the auditors noted quite a few cases of non-compliance in both the 2020…
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In addition to continuing training, ARCOP (ex-ARMP) has decided to organizse a diploma course. As part of this, a Master’s degree in “Management and…
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67
56/100
Are there mechanisms and procedures that ensure that contractors meet their obligations on reporting and delivery?
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ARCOP (ex-ARMP) requires reporting on procurement procedures [2] , but defence procurement reports are often limited or redacted . The Portail des Marchés Publics…
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Defence contracts often invoke confidentiality clauses under national security exemptions, reducing transparency. Despite these exemptions, ARCOP (ex-ARMP) still provides general oversight and publishes some…
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All documents relating to the stages already completed in the procurement procedure, including the evaluation report and the recommendation for awarding the contract, will…
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When violations are established after a contract has been awarded, including in the defence sector, the sanction may be accompanied by termination of the…
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68
67/100
Are there mechanisms in place to allow companies to complain about perceived malpractice in procurement, and are companies protected from discrimination when they use these mechanisms?
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Legislation gives companies the right to lodge complaints with public authorities for failure to comply with contractual agreements, without the risk of being discriminated…
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Recourse to the state judicial system is also possible, in which case PPP contractual disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of the courts, as…
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ARCOP (ex-ARMP)’s dispute management committee is an effective commission, even if some bidders think that the committee favours those who offer public contracts. They…
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When violations are established after a contract has been awarded, the sanction imposed may be accompanied by termination of the current contract or substitution…
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After investigation ARCOP (ex-ARMP) declares admissible the appeal of OUMOU GROUP; Orders the suspension of the provisional award of the contract subject of the…
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In the past and for general procurement, evidence confirm occasional cases of businessmen or contractors prosecuted for bribery in connection with public works or…
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70
100/100
When negotiating offset contracts, does the government specifically address corruption risk by imposing anti-corruption due diligence on contractors and third parties?
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The government explicitly prohibits offset contracts [1] . Therefore, this indicator is marked Not Applicable.
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The government explicitly prohibits offset contracts [1] . Therefore, this indicator is marked Not Applicable.
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The government explicitly prohibits offset contracts [1] . Therefore, this indicator is marked Not Applicable.
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The government explicitly prohibits offset contracts [1] . Therefore, this indicator is marked Not Applicable.
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Offset contracts are explicitly prohibited under Senegal’s Public Procurement Code (Decree No. 2020-1235), so there is no competitive process for them. No legal framework…
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73
0/100
How strongly does the government control the company’s use of agents and intermediaries in the procurement cycle?
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74
0/100
Are the principal aspects of the financing package surrounding major arms deals, (such as payment timelines, interest rates, commercial loans or export credit agreements) made publicly available prior to the signing of contracts?
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The financial details of arms deals are not disclosed before contract signing, and no transparency processes are in place for such disclosures. Contracts for…
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75
NS/100
How common is it for defence acquisition decisions to be based on political influence by selling nations?
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This indicator is not assigned a score in the GDI. France has historically exerted significant political influence over Senegal’s military sales. France had some…
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This indicator is not assigned a score in the GDI. In West African countries such as Senegal, their fleets are limited to a few…
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This indicator is not assigned a score in the GDI. No pressure from parliament or the political opposition was behind the decision to buy…
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0
NA/100
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Government Policy
Q57
NA/100
Does the country have legislation covering defence and security procurement with clauses specific to corruption risks, and are any items exempt from these laws?
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Q58
NA/100
Is the defence procurement cycle process, from assessment of needs, through contract implementation and sign-off, all the way to asset disposal, disclosed to the public?
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Q59
NA/100
Are defence procurement oversight mechanisms in place and are these oversight mechanisms active and transparent?
View QuestionCapability Gap and Requirements Definition
Q62
NA/100
What procedures and standards are companies required to have – such as compliance programmes and business conduct programmes – in order to be able to bid for work for the Ministry of Defence or armed forces?
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Q63
NA/100
Are procurement requirements derived from a national defence and security strategy, and are procurement decisions well-audited? Are defence purchases based on clearly identified and quantified requirements?
View QuestionTender Solicitation, Assessment and Contract Award
Q64
NA/100
Is defence procurement generally conducted as open competition or is there a significant element of single-sourcing (that is, without competition)?
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Q65
NA/100
Are tender boards subject to regulations and codes of conduct and are their decisions subject to independent audit to ensure due process and fairness?
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Q66
NA/100
Does the country have legislation in place to discourage and punish collusion between bidders for defence and security contracts?
View QuestionContract Delivery and In-Service Support
Q67
NA/100
Are there mechanisms and procedures that ensure that contractors meet their obligations on reporting and delivery?
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Q68
NA/100
Are there mechanisms in place to allow companies to complain about perceived malpractice in procurement, and are companies protected from discrimination when they use these mechanisms?
View QuestionOffset Contracts
Q70
NA/100
When negotiating offset contracts, does the government specifically address corruption risk by imposing anti-corruption due diligence on contractors and third parties?
View QuestionAgents / Brokers
Q73
NA/100
How strongly does the government control the company’s use of agents and intermediaries in the procurement cycle?
View QuestionFinancing Package
Q74
NA/100
Are the principal aspects of the financing package surrounding major arms deals, (such as payment timelines, interest rates, commercial loans or export credit agreements) made publicly available prior to the signing of contracts?
View QuestionSeller Influence
Q75
NA/100