CENTRAL TENDER COMMITTEE

The Executive Bureau comprises of the Central Tender Committee which is structured as follows:

-The Chairman

-Deputy Chairman

-2 nominated Public Officers

-1 nominated representative of Chamber of Commerce

-1 nominated representative of a Non-Governmental Organisations

2 nominated representatives from professional associations, nominated by such associations

The members are appointed by the President under Section 14(1) of the Public Procurement Act 2003, to serve for a term of office of three years.

HRH Fon Chafah Isaac XI

Chairman

Deputy Chairman

Member Representative from CEPS

Member Public Officer

Member Public Officer

Member Representative from Chamber of Commerce

Member Representative from Professional Association (Bar’s Association)

Member Representative from Professional Association (Accounting Association)

The Central Tenders Committee carries out the following functions in relation to all public sector tenders over 500 Million CFA Franc

Receive and open tenders

Oversee the evaluation of all tenders

Approve all tender recommendations and awards

Approve requests for pre-qualification or other methods of procurement

Provide guidelines for public sector procurement on behalf of the Financial Secretary

Objectives
The objectives of the Central Tender Committee are to:

Ensure that public sector tenders are carried out in a consistent, fair and transparent manner in accordance with all related legislation and policy.
Maximize value for money in public sector procurement.
Encourage competition through supplier participation in public sector tendering.
Ensure supplies are treated equitably.
Maintain public confidence and trust in public sector procurement through accountability and transparency.