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i" March, 2019 TL 19/0703/ I A

Cantonment Executive Officer, Board, Bahawalpur, Punjab.

Sub: Violation of Public Procurement Rules 2004, Cantonment Executive Officer, Bahawalpur Cantonment Board, Bahawalpur's Tender Notice for Supply of Vehicles.

This is with reference Bahawalpur Cantonment Board, Bahawalpur's Tender Notice published in daily "Express" on 2nd March, 20 I 9. It is observed that the advertisement is in violation of the PPRA Rules 2004.

As per advertisement, Bahawalpur Cantonment Board has restricted the bidders to supply 'Suzuki' Mini Tipper only and has not added "or equivalent" with it, which is not allowed under PPRA Rules 2004, Rule No. I 0. Stated as under;

10. Specifications: -Specifications shall allow the widest possible competition and shall not favor any single contractor or supplier nor put others at a disadvantage. Specifications shall be generic and shall not include references to brand names, model numbers, catalogue numbers or similar classifications. However if the procuring agency is convinced that the use of or a reference to a brand name or a catalogue number is essential to complete an otherwise incomplete specification, such use or reference shall be qualified with the words" or equivalent".

The above information is forwarded for the purpose of avoiding mis-procurement charge under Rule No 50, and with request to re-invite the tender under the prescribed procedures or issue a corrigendum and extend date accordingly.

Transparency International Pakistan is striving for across the board application of Rule of Law, which is the only way to stop corruption.

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Justice Zia Perwez Former Judge of Supreme Court of Pakistan and High Court of Sindh Trustee- TI-Pakistan

Copies forwarded for the information with request to take action under their mandate to: I. Secretary to Prime Minister, Islamabad. 2. Director General, NAB, Rawalpindi. 3. Chairman, Prime Minister's Inspection Commission, Islamabad. 4. Registrar, Supreme Court of Pakistan, Islamabad. 5. Managing Director, PPRA, Islamabad.

A NON-PARTISAN, NON-PROFIT COALITAION AGAINST CORRUPTION Donations exempted from tax U/S 2 (36) (c) of I. Tax Ordinance 2001 WfliiMWQjii*$M

Published Date: 2nd March, 2019

CANTONMENT BOARD BAHAWALPUR Ahmedpur Road Bahawalpur Tele. No. 062-9255311 Fax No. 062-9255313 ======Quotation Cantonment Board Bahawalpur invites quotations in sealed cover from reputed firms for Supply of vehicles for Cantonment Board Bahawalpur.

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