Competition Commission lifts Hukuntsi tender suspension

CA Duncan Morotsi (second from left) with the representatives of K Build Hardware and Ambica Trading. PIC KEBOFHE MATHE
CA Duncan Morotsi (second from left) with the representatives of K Build Hardware and Ambica Trading. PIC KEBOFHE MATHE

The Competition Commission has lifted its suspension of a multi-million Pula tender, which had been awarded by Hukuntsi Sub district council. The council had to be supplied with building materials and tools.

The tender, which was awarded to K-Build Hardware and Ambica Trading, was suspended to allow the body to complete its investigations, following allegations of bid rigging.  The authority alleged that companies that won the tender colluded in their application. While only one tender was released, both companies won it, which implored the commission to suspend it.

According to the papers brought before the commission, the matter had to be addressed urgently to avoid irreparable damage to the Hukuntsi District council.

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