A buyer is procuring a high-value specialist piece of medical equipment to use in the...

Vendor: CIPS
Product: L4M6
Update on: Dec 16, 2025
Questions: 243

CIPS L4M6 Question Answer

A buyer is procuring a high-value specialist piece of medical equipment to use in the healthcare sector from a market that consists of minimal competition. The buyer has decided to use an open tender procedure to purchase the equipment. Is this an appropriate method to use?

Yes, a shortlisting process is not required as there are few suppliers

No, a tendering process is not required as there are few suppliers

Yes, as complex procurement must always use this type of tender process

No, an emergency tender process is required due to the critical nature of the equipment