# Procurement Cycle

Procurement cycles are windows within which a list of requirements can be compiled. Having a requirement cycle open is needed for creating routine procurement requests. 

#### Creating a procurement cycle

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This assumes that the user has access to manage procurement cycles.
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1. Head to Procurement Cycle menue
2. Select Add Procurement Cycle
3. Enter Name for the Procuremnt Cycle 
4. Update Open date and close date for revisions
5. set an expiry for the cycle

<figure><img src="/files/9CDGEey0652mZW2jNng9" alt=""><figcaption><p>Procurement cycle menue</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/eSWy7FjmTwAnKqGZwpu2" alt=""><figcaption><p>Procurement cycle creation</p></figcaption></figure>

Users can update information and lists in a procurement cycle as long as there is a valid revision date (the revision has not expired).

After expiry, no revisions can be made. The procurement lists should be ready to proceed with the procurement process once revisions are closed.


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