Publication

A Procuring Entity (PE) sought guidance as follows:

1. The PE1 references their discussion with PE2, and shares their stance on the matter of publication of procurement opportunities, which is as follows:“…regarding the adequacy/appropriateness of the Manner of Publication of Notification, in this instance Electronic Procurement System/GOJEP, was used to invite interested and qualified bidders. My checks have revealed that the GOJ Procurement Regulation make provision for the use of electronic means or advertisement in the local newspapers and not both; hence, our justification for only utilising GOJEP…”
2. An excerpt of the Part III – (Services) of the Second Schedule of the Public Procurement Regulations was provided by the PE2 as justification for not utilising the local newspaper, where GOJEP was utilised.
3. PE1 requires guidance whether the PE2’s justification for not
4. advertising a national competitive bidding (NCB) procurement proceeding in the local newspaper is correct; and Whether the Second Schedule replaced the provisions set out in Section 1.1.2 – Local Competitive Bidding of Volume two of the Handbook for Public Sector Procurement Procedures (Handbook).