PPDA: Bidders advised on administrative review process
During procurement process, competition is always stiff among the contesting bidders as they are all competing for one contract where only one contractor or supplier is needed.When a contract is finally awarded, some bidders always remain unsatisfied with how the deal was awarded while others keep on wondering why they did not get that particular contract. “If a bidder feels that there was breach of Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets (PPDA) laws during the procuring process, he or she should file for an administrative review of the process through the accounting officer of the procuring entity,” Mr Kirungi said.He said this must be done within five working days after all bidders have been notified about the winner and the reasons for their failure to win the given contract. Read more