S.L. 601.3 ст. 72Functions.

The General Contracts Committee shall:

(a) advise on all matters relating to public contracts, as well as on public procurement of materials, works and services either on its own initiative or on specific issues relating to its functions which may from time to time be referred to it for its advice;

(b) evaluate reports and recommendations submitted by contracting authorities and make definite recommendations for the award of contracts ensuring that the best value for money at the lowest possible cost is attained. In this regard, due consideration shall be given to:

(i) the final cost including financing costs to the contracting authority; and

(ii) the impact of each offer on the recurrent expenditure of a contracting authority;

(c) report any irregularities that may be brought to its notice or that may be detected in the tendering process and make recommendations thereon to the Minister charged with responsibility for the contracting authority concerned;

(d) deal with matters which, according to the contract, have to be referred to it, and hear and mediate disputes between contracting authorities, as the case may be, and contractors, arising out of public contracts;

(e) formally investigate complaints concerning public contracts and procurements and make recommendations thereon; and

(f) assist the Director in the execution of his duties in accordance with these regulations.

Departmental Contracts Committee