S.L. 601.12 Art. 37Choice of procedure.

(1) The authority responsible for the tendering process shall have the freedom to organise the procedure leading to the choice of a successful bidder provided such choice complies with these regulations.

(2) Such procedure must be clearly identified in the procurement document.

(3) The design of the procurement process shall ensure that information is not provided in a discriminatory manner which may give some tenderers an advantage over others.

(4) Unless otherwise approved by the Director the tendering process for the procurement of property shall be published using government’s e-procurement platform.

(5) Where the Director approves that the tendering process is not published through the government’s e-procurement platform, such tendering process is to be advertised at least on the Gazette.