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Supplier Classification

The (Unified) supplier qualification review results in a classification from A to D, which is largely dependent on the size of your company.  In practice, most EU SMEs will initially get a C or a D classification. The qualification is listed on the Notification of Qualification Screening Results (Sample) . It is possible to have different qualifications for different categories, for example a D classification for manufacturing of goods, and a C classification for supply of goods. 

Procuring entities will use this classification in their tender notices, to specify which suppliers are eligible. To procuring entities the classification acts as a safeguard that the successful bidder will be able to execute the contract, but it also serves as a way to allow SMEs a greater piece of the pie, by exclusively reserving certain tenders for C and D class companies. In practice however, many tenders are open to suppliers from all classifications, and smaller companies will have to compete with much larger competitors.

 
Classification and contract ranges for manufacturing and supply of goods and services

The chart below shows the classification and contract value ranges applied by procuring entities using the Unified Supplier Qualification System. Other procuring entities will use similar classifications.  If you wish to calculate ranges with other EUR/JPY exchange rates, please use this Excel sheet.

 Contract values

Source: https://www.p-portal.go.jp/pps-web-biz/geps-chotatujoho/resources/app/pdf/guide_yusojisan.pdf 

Classification and contract ranges for public works contracts

For the classification of public works contractors, the P-scores are used to classify companies. For the major types of contracts the classification is as follows. If you wish to calculate ranges with other EUR/JPY exchange rates, please use this Excel sheet. 

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Source: https://www.qsr.mlit.go.jp/content/900011418.pdf (MLIT Kyushu Regional Bureau of Development) 

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