On the Competitive Effects of Screening in Procurement

G. Seres, Adam Pigon*

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Abstract

Procuring authorities frequently use screening in order to mitigate risky bids. This study estimates the effect of bid screening and litigation on entry and bidding using a unique data set on highway construction procurement auctions in Poland. The market exhibits a screening method that ex post selects eligible offers. We demonstrate with an empirical model that this method disproportionately affects small firms and creates a barrier to entry. Our results suggest that screening increases bids by two channels. First, it directly inflates bids as well as decreasing entry. Second, in a competitive market, lower entry also inflates bids and prices.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationTilburg
PublisherTILEC
Number of pages45
Volume2019-009
Publication statusPublished - 14 May 2019

Publication series

NameTILEC Discussion Paper
Volume2019-009

Keywords

  • procurement
  • auctions
  • market design
  • litigation

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