PPC to launch probe of Tepui contract award – Patterson

The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) is to launch an investigation into the controversial $865 million Belle Vue, West Bank Demerara, Pump Station contract award to Tepui Group and will ask for the documents of the 26 bidders, Opposition Member of Parliament David Patterson yesterday said.

“I received a letter around 12:30 pm today from the PPC informing me that they had received my letter of complaint, it was on their agenda and that an investigation will be launched,” Patterson yesterday said when contacted by the Stabroek News.

“The PPC will be requesting the invitation to tender, all 26 tenders, the evaluation reports, the evaluation criteria and other documents…,” he added.