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

Our 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 us, once they meet the eligibility, technical and compliance requirements set out in the relevant procurement documents.

We select suppliers using 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 with requirements, technical capability, relevant 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)

We encourage suppliers to check these official channels regularly.

See Current Procurement Opportunities

A Request for Information (RFI) is a market research tool that we use to gather information on available goods or services. It does not constitute a procurement process and does not result in a contract award.

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

Yes. In limited circumstances, such as emergencies, low-value procurements or situations where only one supplier is capable of providing the required goods or services, we may engage a supplier directly, subject to proper justification and approvals.

We ensure fairness and transparency by:

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

Yes. Suppliers may submit requests for clarification within the timeframe specified in the procurement documents. Responses are provided in accordance with the procurement rules to ensure that all suppliers are treated fairly.

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

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

Procurement-related queries may be directed to our Procurement Unit using the contact details provided on this website or as indicated in the relevant procurement documents.