Section 8: Pre-selection of bidders
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8. Pre-selection of bidders
(1) The contracting authority shall consult the Board to obtain its written
authorisation to conduct a pre-selection exercise.
(2) The pre-selection document shall be prepared by the contracting authority and shall include a public invitation for applicants to apply for preselection.
(3) Every pre-selection document shall be subject to the written approval
of the Board before its issue and publication.
(4) The Board shall carry out a pre-selection exercise to select potential
bidders or may delegate its powers under this subsection to the contracting
authority where the Board considers that the contracting authority has the
necessary expertise to undertake the pre-selection exercise.
(5) In the exercise of its powers under this section, the Board shall strive
for the highest standard of equity by ensuring that all bidders are afforded
equal opportunity and are treated fairly.
(6) Notwithstanding subsection (1), a proposal referred to in section 3C (4)
shall not be subject to a pre-selection exercise under this section.
[S. 8 amended by s. 28 (d) of Act 18 of 2008 w.e.f. 19 July 2008.]