Bonaire International Airport (BIA) collaborates daily with external suppliers to ensure the optimal functioning of our airport. In everything we purchase—from a one-time small order to a multi-year contract—we strive to be a reliable, ethical, and professional client.
For these reasons, we apply clear and fair procurement rules.
As a government-owned organization and to safeguard our values, we adhere to the applicable Corporate Governance Code. This code also contains the procurement guidelines we follow, as well as any future regulations that may apply to Bonaire.
With every purchase, we investigate whether a local supplier can provide the service, work, or product. This stimulates the economy on Bonaire and gives local entrepreneurs the opportunity to collaborate with us. In addition, we consider smaller companies in tenders wherever possible, for example, by dividing the work into lots. This lowers the barrier to entry and increases accessibility for more suppliers.
Although BIA is not bound by international procurement regulations, we have chosen to align our procurement policy as much as possible – adapted to the local context. Depending on the nature and scope of the contract, we use:
If it appears there is also interest in the contract outside Bonaire, a public tender will follow. In that case, BIA will publish an official contract announcement on this website and through various media outlets.
Every BIA public tender includes a tender guide. This clearly describes:
Depending on the nature and scope of the contract, we will inform market participants in a timely manner when we intend to purchase a product or service. We do this through appropriate channels. We sometimes involve suppliers early on because we value their market expertise. By collaborating from the start, we can better respond to the needs and opportunities of both parties.
As a supplier, you can expect honest, open, and businesslike collaboration from BIA. We believe that transparency builds trust, and trust leads to long-term relationships. That is why we continue to invest in clear communication, objective selection criteria, and a professional procurement process.
