Introduction
Another controversy in public procurement has erupted in recent weeks. This time it is for the design, building and equipping of the Specialty Hospital at Turkeyen. It followed the announcement of the award of the contract for US$18.1 million to Surendra Engineering Corporation.
This article examines the issue surrounding the award of the contract and considers to what extent there was compliance with the Public Procurement Act 2003.
Advertisement and bidding
The invitation to bidders was issued in January 2012 and was open to contractors in India. Of the 34 firms that expressed an interest, five were shortlisted to submit bids. By letter dated 13 April 2012, Guyana’s High Commissioner to
