Apex Properties triumphs in P14 Million tender war

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Apex sought leave to appeal, arguing that the High Court had granted relief that was not sought in the notice of appeal PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

The Court of Appeal (CoA) has set aside a High Court decision that cancelled a lucrative tender contract awarded to Cribs (Pty) Ltd, trading as Apex Properties, for general valuation services in Francistown.

The protracted legal battle, which has found its way through the Public Procurement Tribunal, the High Court, and now the CoA, centres on the award of one of two tender packages floated by the Francistown City Council in 2022.

The tender was for a service contract covering the general valuation of ratable properties, maintenance and production of a valuation roll for the city.

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