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The Aquaculture Procurement Process

Procurement is not a single event — it is a nine-step lifecycle. Skipping steps saves weeks and costs years.

1. Needs analysis

Species, capacity, site, budget, timeline, risk appetite.

2. Market scan

Identify project-matched manufacturers per subsystem: RAS, oxygenation, feeding, monitoring, hatchery.

3. RFQ issue

Structured RFQ to 3–5 shortlisted suppliers with 15-day response window.

4. Technical evaluation

Score offers against measurable specs. Reject non-compliant proposals early.

5. Commercial evaluation

Normalize prices to same incoterm, currency and payment schedule before comparing.

6. Negotiation & BAFO

One structured round of clarifications, then Best And Final Offer.

7. Contracting

Fixed scope, milestones, penalties, warranty, IP, force-majeure.

8. Delivery & commissioning

FAT, SAT, biological ramp-up, staff training.

9. Warranty & performance

12–24 month warranty, performance guarantees against KPIs, penalty escalation.

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