Directive · 28 January 2026

Public procurement: integrity and conflicts of interest in evaluation

Directive No. 14/2026 updates recommendations for evaluation committees.

The development

ChileCompra approved Directive No. 14/2026 on the operation of evaluation committees. Its guidance addresses impartiality, transparency and prevention of conflicts of interest.

The update relates to the reform of the Public Procurement Law and its regulations. It is a directive containing recommendations, which must be distinguished from obligations established by laws and regulations.

Why it matters

Agencies and suppliers should verify duties to abstain and the traceability of evaluations, and review tender terms before submitting observations.

Sources

Published by Piracés Abogados · 12 October 2026. General information: its scope must be assessed in light of the circumstances of each matter.