Section 160: Procurement of goods and services

160. Procurement of goods and services (1) The procurement of goods and services shall be effected by a local authority in accordance with the Public Procurement Act. (2) Any procurement of goods and services by a local authority shall be determined by a Procurement Committee composed of— (a) the Chief Executive or his deputy; (b) the Financial Controller or his deputy; and (c) one senior officer in charge of a department other than that of the Chief Executive or the Financial Controller, and shall require the approval of the Executive Committee of the Council, where the total value of the procurement exceeds 100,000 rupees, or such amount as may be prescribed. (3) The Permanent Secretary may, where bulk purchasing would be more economical, procure goods and services on behalf of a local authority, and such purchases shall be funded from the Grant-in-Aid payable to local authorities.