The proposed law is a welcome development as it promises to decentralize the existing procurement process and replace it with a more efficient framework by creating tendering committees in the various ministries and governmental departments who will administer their own tenders. Once the law is enacted, the ministries and governmental departments will play a more involved role in the public procurement process than previously which should also serve to curb excessive government spending.
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Find out more. Take a read of the edition. About us. Today's news and tomorrow's trends from around the region. Law Update. All Locations. Search Cancel. Qatar: Proposed amendments to the public tender rules Zehra Manni z. The Current Position Until there is legislative change, all public departments, corporations, agencies or entities funded in whole or in part by the State of Qatar remain subject to the Procurement and Auctions Law, which excludes from its scope the armed forces, the police force and Qatar Petroleum.
The Anticipated Changes The proposed amendments will require each ministry to establish its own tender committee. Other notable changes: First priority will be given local and national products followed by the products from the Gulf countries. Maximum monetary ceilings on public tenders will be removed. Tenders valued at QAR million or higher can be awarded to foreign entities provided there is the presence of a Qatari partner.
Three categories will be established with regard to tenders by the Public Works Authority ASHGHAL : i tenders open only to Qatari companies and individuals; ii tenders valued at QAR million or higher will be open to participation by foreign entities provided the presence of a Qatari partner; and iii tenders valued at QAR million or higher will be open to participation by foreign entities provided that the foreign entities contain a Qatari component or affiliation.
Upon the cancellation of a tender, tender bonds will be returned within 7 days to bidders. Likewise, upon the award of a tender, tender bonds will be returned to the unsuccessful bidders within 7 days. The State is authorised to impose conditions, specifications and define mechanisms required to execute contracts.
The State is also authorised to impose penalties under the contracts without commencing legal proceedings in the courts. Bidders may be prevented from withdrawing their bids after submission and penalties may be imposed on bidders seeking withdrawal. Closing Date 22 Jan Closing Date 15 Jan Opening Date 26 Nov Didn't find the tender you are looking for?
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