Advance Payment and Security / Mobilization Payment and Security

A Procuring Entity (PE) sought guidance as follows:

1. Clarity is sought regarding the amendments to Clause 33 in the Public Procurement Regulations, 2018 (and subsequent amendments 2025), which deal with the Provision of Advance Payments as a Contract Term. Clause 33 covers Goods and Services Contracts only. We note that Clause 34, which deals with mobilization Payments for Works Contracts remain unchanged.

1. Please advise if the repealing of Clause 33 affects the allowable percentage for mobilization payments for works contracts in Clause 34.

NB- We referenced the 2008 and 2014 Handbooks of Public Sector Procurement Policy as well as the Public Procurement Act 2015, and note that in all instances, mobilization payments for works were distinct from advance payments for goods and services.