Kuwait’s Central Agency for Public Tenders (Cant) has banned nine companies from participating in future government tenders, ranging from negligence to failure to failure to meet contract standards. This step reflects Kuwait’s ongoing efforts to implement accountability in public development projects and maintain quality.TL; Dr:
- Nine companies banned future tenders for future violations
Law number 49/2016 , - The penalty includes registration deletion, restrictions lasting one to three years and permanent removal in serious cases.
- The ban is applied until the arrears, such as non -demonstrations, are resolved. Companies have rights to hear and appeal within 30 days.
Details of ban and legal structure
The ban was imposed under Article 85 of the law number 49/2016, which controls the public tender system in Kuwait. Captain’s Board of Directors approved the punishments that differ seriously:
- Many firms were removed from Kuwait’s contractor registry and prohibited one, one, two or three years from the tender partnership for a fixed period based on the severity of the case.
- Some companies face the ban until they resolve pending contractual disputes.
- Among the most severe violations, the firms faced permanent deletion and lifetime ban according to Claus C of Article 85.
Article 85 authorizes the punishment for five years from warnings and category cuts to five years from the tender registry or permanently removal. These actions target contractors, suppliers and service providers for tender violations.
Fixed procedure and appeal
Before the punishment was implemented, the Captain followed strict procedural steps. Contractors or suppliers were called by a registered letter, given opportunities to submit their defense, and their statements were thoroughly investigated. If a party failed to appear after a proper notification, Captain held a hearing absent. In addition, companies subject to restrictions maintain the right to appeal for the Complaint Committee within 30 days, after the prescribed regulatory procedures. Penal punishment does not affect contractual rights under existing agreements.This reflects the captain’s commitment to strengthen the quality of the enforcement project, increase the contractor accountability and preserve the development integrity of Kuwait. By decisively punishing violator, the authority aims to prevent negligence and encourage contractors to meet the required performance standards. Such regulatory rigidity benefits public sector and taxpayers by ensuring that projects follow the deadline, legal requirements and quality standards for nation-building.
Fasting
- 1. Why was nine firms banned from Kuwait’s public tenders?
He was found to be violating the terms of the contract, with negligence and failed to meet the project standards. - 2. What kind of punishment did the Captain impose on these firms?
The punishment includes ban from future tenders for 1 to 3 years, deletion from contractors registries and permanent restrictions in serious cases. - 3. Can banned companies appeal to Captain decision?
Yes, companies have the right to appeal within 30 days through the Complaint Committee. - 4. Has companies been banned immediately without hearing?
No, companies are called, opportunities are given to present their defense, and if they do not appear then the decisions can be issued in absent. - 5. Do restrictions affect the existing contracts of companies?
No, punishment does not affect contractual rights according to the conditions of existing agreements.
