Uganda Case Law

Pynet Technologies SMC Limited v Ministry of Lands ,Housing and Urban Development (Application 34 of 2024)

Pynet Technologies SMC Limited v Ministry of Lands ,Housing and Urban Development (Application 34 of 2024) [2024] UGPPDPAAT 36 (18 July 2024)

Court

Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Appeals Tribunal

Case number

Application 34 of 2024

Judges

Nerima, Panel Member, Nuwagira, Kalumba, Kyarisiima, Kayemba

The Tribunal found that while the Applicant's bid was nonresponsive to the technical specifications relating to Digital Cameras, the Evaluation Committee erred in its assessment of other technical criteria, including the dual monitor stands, 30KVA UPS, and QSFP ports. The Committee failed to exercise its discretion to seek clarification for non-material omissions and did not apply the same level of scrutiny to all bidders, resulting in unequal treatment. The evaluation process did not adhere to the cardinal principles of fairness, transparency, and non-discrimination as required by law. Conse…

Source excerpt

• Public Procurement Review
• Bid Evaluation Criteria
• Fairness And Transparency
• Technical Specifications
• Remedies In Procurement
• Non Discrimination