Catco International AB is one of Europe's leading companies in the field of procurement-related projects in developing countries, recognised by those public authorities and public institutions as well as by foreign financing institutions and international organisations.
Catco International AB provides solutions and procedures that have been audited and fully comply with the requirements set by international lending and donor organisations and beneficiaries on the quality and capabilities of a Procurement Agent. The essential criteria are transparency, accountability, accuracy, due respect for relevant roles, timely execution of the tasks and stringent monitoring.
Catco International AB services cover:
- Identification and evaluation of the procurement needs and supply sources; door-to-door forwarding; price, quality and quantity control and inspection; transportation; insurance; export-import procedures; delivery; installation; testing and commissioning; acceptance of the supplies at their final destination.
- Advising and recommending to the project authorities the most advantageous project solutions; preparation of item lists, technical specifications and contractual conditions and documents; implementation of the procurement activities including the preparation and issuing of tenders; evaluation of offers; contract negotiation and award.
- Organisation and provision of after sales services and spares; operation and maintenance training; payment of all supplies, services, fees, taxes and charges related to the procurement activities; recovery of all indemnities, reimbursements, guarantees, counterpart payments and funds.
- Joint management and control of bank accounts opened and maintained for the exclusive purpose of the implementation of procurement programmes; financial administration, accounting and reporting for all activities and transactions related to the procurement component.