Bidder Agreement – Craft Selection Auction: The Best of Colombia Land of Diversity
Your participation in the Auction indicates your review and acceptance of the following Rules, Terms, and Conditions for the Craft Selection Auction – The Best of Colombia Land of Diversity.
INTRODUCTION
The Craft Selection Auction is a special event where we celebrate the winners of the ten editions of the Colombia Land of Diversity contest. This auction gives these champions the opportunity to shine once again and present their finest lots.
The winners of the past editions have delivered their coffees to us, and in recognition of their quality and consistency, we are organizing this unique auction featuring the best of the best of Colombia.
By registering to participate on the auction platform, conducted by M Cultivo, all bidders expressly acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
By accessing the auction site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you are prohibited from using the Site and must discontinue use immediately.
AUCTION OPENING DATE AND TIMES
The auction will open for bidding on Thursday, October 23rd, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. (Colombian Time) and will close Sunday, October 26th, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. (Colombian Time).
At that time, the countdown clock will begin for all lots.
ACCESS AND BIDDING
The auction transaction process is as follows:
Each potential Buyer signs in to the Auction Platform.
The potential Buyer requests access to the Auction and accepts the specific Auction Transaction Rules.
Seller approval grants access to selected potential Buyers.
Successful Buyers receive payment instructions via email at the conclusion of the Auction.
AUCTION FORMAT
All lots will undergo an initial 72-hour bidding period (from Thursday, October 23rd, 7:00 a.m. Bogotá time, to Sunday, October 26th, 7:00 a.m. Bogotá time).
After the initial period, a 3-minute countdown clock begins. Bidding continues on all lots, with the clock resetting to 3 minutes after each bid. The auction concludes when no bids are received on any coffee within the countdown period.
AUCTION PRICING
Lot pricing is denominated in U.S. dollars (USD) per pound (lb).
Each lot opens with a base price of USD $15.00/lb, with a minimum bidding increment of USD $1.00/lb.
BIDS AND AUTO-BIDS
Bidders may place bids manually or use the auto-bid function by specifying a maximum budget and bid increment. The Auction Platform will automatically place bids on behalf of the bidder up to the specified limit. Once accepted, auto-bids are binding; however, bidders may adjust or cancel auto-bid settings at any time before the auction closes.
PURCHASING TERMS
Parties
Seller/Exporter: Federación Nacional de Cafeteros de Colombia (FNC)
Buyer: The participant who successfully places the highest bid for each lot.
The winning bid (highest bid) determines the final outright price for each lot.
Delivery / Shipment Terms
Free on Board (FOB) – Colombian port
Stuffing condition: LCL/FCL
Shipment port: Seller’s option
Air freight service is an option for buyers
Other applicable services and fees to be agreed upon on a case-by-case basis.
Payment Terms
New FNC clients: Advance payment
Current FNC clients: As per current terms at the date of the auction.
Quality
EXC MICROLOTES SC15 7F CURR 10%
EXC MICROLOTES SC15 7F CURR 10% E.V.
CAFÉ VERDE MICROLOTES
CAFÉ VERDE MICROLOTES E.V.
All lots are pre-approved during cupping sessions held prior to the auction.
Packaging
Vacuum packaging: 24 kg boxes containing two 12 kg vacuum-sealed bags (included in price).
Shipping
Shipping Month: November 2025, after all logistics, shipping details, and payment terms have been agreed upon and met by the FNC and the Buyer.
Partial shipments will not be accepted.
Shipping instructions must be provided by the Buyer no later than 10 business days after the auction to the FNC logistics team.
If the Buyer wishes to consolidate the lot with a different exporter, full payment must be completed before the lot is released.
Any changes in shipping procedures requested by the Buyer may incur additional shipping, administrative, and documentation charges.
If, 30 days after the auction, the Buyer has not provided shipping instructions or completed advance payment (for new clients), the FNC will not be responsible for any loss in quality.
Documents
Bill of Lading (3 originals)
ICO Certificate of Origin
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Weight Certificate
Quality Certificate
Farm Information and Traceability
Phytosanitary Certificate (if required)
INTERNAL MARKET BIDDERS
If the winning bidder is based in Colombia, the entire winning lot will be delivered under the following conditions:
Payment in advance.
Invoice issued in USD.
Payment to be made in COP at the exchange rate on the payment date (buyer must inform seller of payment date).
Delivery at Almacafé warehouse Bogotá (Soacha) – Km 14 Vía Bogotá–Girardot.
CONTACTS
China, Taiwan and Hong Kong
Titi Dai
📧 titi.dai@cafedecolombia.cn
📱 +86 186 2159 1232
Japan, South Korea and Australia
Juan Sebastián Rivera
📧 juan.rivera@cafedecolombia.com
📱 +57 300 558 9195
Colombia
Ronal Valero
📧 ronal.valero@cafedecolombia.com
📱 +57 321 308 3423
Europe
María Alejandra Olano
📧 maria.olano@cafedecolombia.com
📱 +57 321 230 7418
North America
Alejandra Hernández
📧 alejandra.hernandez@cafedecolombia.com
📱 +57 312 698 8376
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The highest bidder at the auction close is responsible for full payment to the exporter for the entire lot. Once accepted, bids cannot be revoked. If the producer or country partner declines a payment or shipping request, the winning bidder remains liable for full payment.
