Evaluation of Tender Efficiency as a Basis for Determining Methods for Procurement of Laboratory Equipment Within the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency

Abstract

Currently, the procurement of goods/services has become an integral part of an organization, including government agencies. This is necessary in order to support services to the community. Various methods of procuring goods/services have been tried to be applied in order to get the best results. This study aims to explain the efficiency of using the tender method in procuring laboratory equipment at BPOM. The method used is a qualitative research method with a case study approach. Data collection was carried out through interviews, document review and observation. The results showed that there was inefficiency in the procurement of laboratory equipment using the tender method. First, the tender method for procuring laboratory equipment still requires a party other than the human resources involved in the procurement. Second, the implementation of the tender process for laboratory equipment requires a supporting budget to produce laboratory equipment suppliers. Third, the time required in the tender process often exceeds the allotted time. The recommendations from this study are strengthening data and information on the availability of business actors and using other selection methods as a new procurement strategy