Modification of Procurement Proceedings

A Procuring Entity (PE) sought guidance as follows:

1. The PE deployed the national competitive bidding (NCB) procurement method for the award of contract for the supply and delivery of reagents and equipment for laboratory services;
2. The entity’s pre-tender estimate was J$400M;
3. During the preparation of the submission to the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) for its endorsement of the contract award, a proposal was submitted for modification to the tender requirements;
4. The PE sought to be guided on whether modification to the tender requirements is permissible under existing procurement law and policy.