No, it says “at least three” bidders, and I will take you to the policy. It's point (b) in the policy. It says, “Before any procurement contract where the estimated expenditure exceeds $100,000 is entered into [by the Bank], the Bank will solicit bids”. Point (b) says, “inviting bids on a proposed procurement from potential suppliers identified by the Bank as potentially suitable—where possible, bids should be invited from at least three potential [bidders].”
It does not say “up to three”, Ms. Fukakusa. Where are you getting that information?