The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), the World Bank (WB), the OECS Commission and the Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, are hosting the 2025 OECS Procurement Fair. The two-day event will continue sensitisation and awareness efforts to clarify procurement processes and broaden access to public procurement opportunities across the region. Join us online or in person for this exciting opportunity by clicking the register button.

Objectives
Demystify Procurement Procedures: Provide clear guidance to firms on how to bid for
opportunities related to CDB and WB projects.
Showcase Opportunities: Enable executing agencies to present upcoming procurement
opportunities to the private sector.
Capacity Building: Deliver targeted sessions, including:
- A detailed walkthrough of procurement processes by CDB and WB.
Promote Inclusion: Engage boundary partners to ensure participation from women owned/
controlled businesses and other underrepresented groups in public procurement.

Participants will: 

• Learn about procurement opportunities available for your business through CDB-financed project

• Gain access to information and practical tools for preparing successful bids

• Meet key representatives from Project Executing Units and the private sector

Agenda 

Day 1 * subject to change 

8:45 am                    Introductions

9:00 am                     Approach to Procurement 

9:45 am                    Transport Sector Presentations 

10:15 am                   Break 

10:45 am                   Energy Sector Presentations 

12:15pm                    Lunch and Networking 

1:15 pm                     Health and Education Sector Presentations 

3:15 pm                     Break

4:30 pm                     Economic Infrastructure Presentations

Day 2 (in person only)

8:30 am                    Introductions 

9:00 am                   Costing Cline for Contractors 

12:00 pm                 Lunch and Networking 

1:30 pm                   Procurement Clinic