Petróleos Mexicanos' review and remedy system on procurement decisions

This chapter provides an overview of the review and remedy system that applies to Petróleos Mexicanos’ (PEMEX’s) procurement procedures, which has evolved over time. It focuses on the current system, following amendments in 2014 to the PEMEX Law, which create a special procurement regime for the company. While it recognises that it is still early days to make an assessment on the effectiveness of the challenge mechanisms anticipated under the special procurement regime of PEMEX, this chapter provides an overview of the trends found in challenges to award decisions. Furthermore, this chapter suggests alternatives and proposes specific actions to improve the effectiveness, timeliness and accessibility of challenge mechanisms available to PEMEX bidders.