The Organismo Especializado para las Contrataciones Públicas Eficientes (OECE) has reiterated that the deadline for public works contractors to update their Maximum Contracting Capacity (CMC) in the National Registry of Suppliers (RNP) expires on January 19, 2026. This obligation arises from the implementation of the new public procurement regulatory framework in force since April 22, 2025, and is intended to ensure that suppliers maintain a competitive position in compliance with current regulations within government procurement processes.
The CMC represents the maximum amount up to which a contractor may enter into contracts for the execution of public works. It is reviewed in accordance with Article 28 of the Regulations of Law No. 32069. Through Communiqué No. 011-2025-OECE, the OECE established that contractors who obtained their CMC prior to April 21, 2025 have 180 business days to request the re-evaluation process and the assignment of a new capacity in order to align it with the new regulatory framework.
This procedure for updating and increasing the CMC must be completed with the RNP within the established deadline. Contractors who fail to complete the process by January 20, 2026 will be subject to an automatic CMC assignment by the RNP, calculated solely on the basis of the financial factor and capped at PEN 500,000. This may significantly reduce their capacity to contract public works and limit their participation in higher-value procurement procedures.
In this context, it is essential for public works contractors to proactively review their status in the RNP and assess the impact that updating the CMC may have on their bidding capacity and contractual execution. Early review makes it possible to identify potential issues and avoid delays or operational limitations that could affect competitiveness in future procurement processes.
For law firms advising public works contractors or government suppliers, this reminder highlights the importance of guiding clients on compliance requirements under public procurement regulations, particularly with respect to the registration and updating of contracting capacities, as these factors directly affect participation in tenders and the management of contractual risks.
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