Public procurement is the process by which the Ministry acquires goods, services, and works using public funds, in accordance with established laws, regulations, and procedures to ensure fairness, transparency, and value for money.

Procurement activities are governed by the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Act, 2015 (as amended), its accompanying Regulations, and the Rules and Guidelines issued by the Office of Procurement Regulation (OPR).

See Legislative Framework Documents

Any suitably qualified supplier, contractor, or service provider may do business with the Ministry, once they meet eligibility, technical, and compliance requirements outlined in the relevant procurement documents.

Suppliers are selected through approved procurement methods such as:

• Requests for Quotations (RFQs);
• Open or selective tenders;
• Direct Contracting (where justified);
• Other methods permitted under the procurement framework.

Selection is based on criteria such as compliance, technical capability, experience, and value for money.

Procurement opportunities may be:

• Advertised on the Local Newspapers
• Published on the Ministry’s website
• Issued directly to invited suppliers (where applicable)

Suppliers are encouraged to regularly monitor official channels.

See Current Procurement Opportunities

An RFI is a market research tool used to gather information about available goods or services.

It does not constitute a procurement or result in a contract award.

No. Submitting information, quotations, or bids does not guarantee selection or contract award. All submissions are evaluated in accordance with stated criteria and applicable procurement rules.

Yes, in limited circumstances such as emergencies, low-value procurements, or where only one supplier is capable of providing the required goods or services, subject to proper justification and approvals.

The Ministry ensures fairness and transparency by:

• Applying standardized procurement procedures;
• Maintaining proper documentation and audit trails;
• Treating all suppliers equitably; and
• Complying with OPR rules and reporting requirements.

Yes. Suppliers may submit clarification requests within the timeframe specified in the procurement document. Responses are shared in accordance with procurement rules to ensure fairness.

Yes. Suppliers may submit complaints in line with the procedures outlined by the Office of Procurement Regulation (OPR).

Unsolicited proposals are generally not accepted, unless permitted under specific circumstances in accordance with procurement rules and approvals.

Procurement-related queries may be directed to the Ministry’s Procurement Unit using the contact details provided on the website or within the procurement documents.