The National Public Procurement System (SNCP) in the Dominican Republic recorded its best historical figures in activity, inclusion, and competition during the first quarter of 2026. This improvement is directly attributed to the implementation of Law 47-25, which streamlines processes and strengthens transparency.
According to the Quarterly Report by the DGCP Data Science Department, 14,312 processes were published and 14,612 contracts were signed totaling RD$33,642 million, a 73% jump compared to RD$19,471 million in the same period in 2025. Growth in infrastructure works was notable: from RD$364 million to RD$12,054 million.
Fewer cancellations and desertions in the Procurement System
The process cancellation rate dropped by 17.4%, decided by the contracting entities themselves. Deserted processes decreased by 26.4%, from 554 to 408, reflecting better technical quality from the planning phase. Previously, under Law 340-06 and Regulation 416-23, these indicators were lower.
MSME inclusion drives the Procurement System
Advances for MSMEs and women entrepreneurs
Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) received RD$12,151 million in awards, a 241% increase compared to 2025. MSMEs led by women signed 3,359 contracts for RD$3,080 million, with a 107% growth, and exclusive processes for them rose from 475 to 525.
The number of bids reached 71,630, 74.3% more than the previous year, with an average of 5.03 per process compared to 2.98. This demonstrates greater competition in the Procurement System.
Modalities growing with the new law
- Price comparison: 152% in amount, from RD$1,281 to RD$3,227 million; 39.5% more contracts.
- National Public Bidding: from 9 to 267 contracts for RD$12,734 million, focused on complex infrastructure.
Historically, Law 340-06 of 2006 sought to modernize public procurement, but Law 47-25 introduces preventive monitoring and technological integration, according to procurement experts. Carlos Pimentel, director of the DGCP, emphasizes that these changes generate efficiency, access for MSMEs, and citizen trust.
The Procurement System is positioned as an engine of economic development, with open data available for public verification. This evolution under Law 47-25 marks a milestone in state resource management, directly benefiting the Dominican economy.
