problem 1:

(a) Define “Bidding Documents” that are used for public procurement in Mauritius.

(b) What are the purposes, objectives and functions of the standard bidding documents?

problem 2:

Section 40 (1) of the PPA 2006 states that “a procurement contract shall be awarded to the bidder having submitted the lowest evaluated substantially responsive bid”.

What are the main procedures in evaluation of bids for the procurement of goods to arrive at the lowest evaluated substantially responsive bid?

problem 3:

(a) describe the procedure for selection of consultants based on :-

i. Quality and Cost

ii. Quality alone

iii. Quality and Fixed Budget

iv. Least cost and acceptable quality

v. Direct Procurement

(c) List the standard bidding documents for selection of consultants.

problem 4:

“The open advertised bidding method of procurement covers the different categories of procurement in the public sector”.

a)  Define briefly the different categories of procurement.

b)  Describe briefly the standard bidding documents available under each category in open advertised bidding method.