The mandate of the Tribunal is to adjudicate over public procurement disputes and grievances emanating from a procurement process.
The Public Procurement Tribunal (the Tribunal) is a quasi-judicial body established in terms of Section 11 4 of the Public Procurement Act (the Act) of 2021.
The Tribunal is constituted of the Judge President, the Vice President, both of whom should be retired judges or legal practitioners qualified to be appointed judges of the High Court and five other Members from diverse professional disciplines in the private sector. Members of the Tribunal are appointed by the Minister of Finance for a period of four years, with the option to renew by one further term of four years.
The mandate of the Tribunal is:
A trusted and leading arbiter of public procurement disputes.
To ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability in public procurement through independent, efficient, and accessible resolution of procurement disputes.
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Consistency
We act with strong moral principles and honesty in all our engagements with our stakeholders. It's the foundation for building trust with employees, customers, and the public.
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Independence
We operate free from external influence, political interference, or improper pressure in the execution of our mandate. Our decisions are guided solely by the law, evidence, and established procurement principles.
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Impartiality
We treat all parties equally and without bias, ensuring that every case is considered fairly on its merits. Our decisions are based on objective analysis and sound reasoning, not on status, relationships, or external interests.
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Integrity
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Transparency
We engage openly, clearly, and take accountability for our actions. We ensure that policies, decisions, and operations are clear, accessible, and subject to appropriate scrutiny.
