Lawsuits from aggrieved bidders swamp PPADB

John PIC: KATLEGO MOTSAMAI
John PIC: KATLEGO MOTSAMAI

The Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Board (PPADB) said it had seven of its awarded tenders challenged in court during the 2015/16 financial year.

Addressing the media on Friday, PPADB executive chairperson, Bridget John noted that this is a major problem, especially in the procurement of construction services as it leads to delays in project implementation.

“Most litigious matters take many years to resolve, depending on the complexity of the case,” she said.

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