Challenges in the use of information and communication technologies in the process of electronic allocation of public contracts: the Mexican petroleum sector.

Abstract

In Mexico, the energy reform introduced a series of changes in the petroleum sector, among the development of PEMEX as a productive state enterprise. This article analyzes the changes in PEMEX and the impact of open government on electronic allocation of public contracts in terms of acquisitions, leases and services, as part of the free competition strategy in which tenders comply with the principles of transparency, maximum publicity, equality, competitiveness and simplicity. The allocation process can be carried out either physically or electronically or both, however, as a strategy to combat corruption and promote accountability, the challenge is for the entire public allocation process to be carried out through the use of information and communication technologies through the electronic platform designed by PEMEX, which guarantees authenticity and confidentiality of information to natural or legal persons wishing to participate in said process.