Local Content, Real Consequences

From Policy to Gatekeeper

Local content is no longer a checkbox; it’s a gate. Documentation lapses or weak JV design can neutralize even the best tech and price.

What Enforcement Looks Like Now

• Fabrication thresholds are audited, not assumed.
• JV roles must reflect real execution capability.
• In-country presence and consistency matter in approvals.

Designing a Compliance-First Strategy

1. Map your bill of materials to Algerian sources where viable.
2. Lock roles early (manufacture, service, warranty).
3. Write the LC plan into your proposal, not in footnotes.

JV Structures That Survive Daylight

Eligibility preserved; pricing and tech can actually compete.

• Clear ownership and governance.
• Exclusivity logic that doesn’t compromise competition rules.
• Documented past performance (references, photos, acceptance notes).

Treat local content like a competitive lever, not a box to tick. Lock credible sourcing and JV roles early, document them visibly, and carry that proof into every submission; it’s the difference between “eligible” and “exception.”

Document Stack (Starter)

• LC commitment letter, sourcing tables, local payroll/footprint proof.
• JV agreement excerpts (roles, QA/QC, after-sales).
• Pre-qualification dossier aligned to current tender notes.

Bottom Line

Treat local content like a competitive lever. Build it visibly into your bid and you keep the door open for everything else.

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