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Ministry of Health explains cancellation of 14 billion sum MSCT tender as an error in proposal evaluation
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Ministry of Health explains cancellation of 14 billion sum MSCT tender as an error in proposal evaluation

The Ministry of Health clarified the reasons for canceling the tender concerning the purchase of four multi-slice computed tomography (MSCT) machines with a total value of 14 billion sums.

According to the department's information, the cancellation occurred due to an error made during the evaluation of technical proposals submitted by the tender participants. It was found that one of the participants was unfairly awarded additional points for service maintenance.

After the tender procedure concluded, the ministry received an appeal from Skymed-Technologies. The procurement commission reviewed this appeal and concluded that the expert group of medical institutions had made shortcomings in analyzing the technical proposals.

Specifically, the winner was unreasonably granted an additional advantage regarding the service parameter. Based on this data, the procurement commission decided to cancel the tender results on September 18.

Previously, the Committee for Competition Development and Consumer Rights indicated that a violation of Article 29 of the 'On Competition' law was discovered during the review of this tender, as the tender conditions hindered free competition and provided privileges to certain participants.

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Ministry of Health Tender for 14 Billion Sums Cancelled Due to Violations Identified by Competition Committee
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Ministry of Health Tender for 14 Billion Sums Cancelled Due to Violations Identified by Competition Committee

The tender conducted by the Ministry of Health for the purchase of medical equipment with an initial value of 14 billion sums was annulled after an inspection by the Committee for Competition Development and Consumer Rights Protection.

The inspection was initiated following a complaint from the company Skymed-Technologies. Committee employees thoroughly examined the procurement process carried out by the State Procurement Center under the Ministry of Health to ensure its compliance with competition law regulations.

Identified Violations

As a result of the inspection, it was established that the customer violated the provisions of Article 29 of the 'On Competition' law. Specifically, the terms of this tender restricted the possibility of free competition among potential participants and provided unjustified advantages to certain entities.

Following the analysis of the detected violations, the state procurement worth 14 billion sums was canceled. Representatives of the Committee emphasized that such actions are necessary to ensure transparency and efficient use of state funds, as well as to create fair conditions for all entrepreneurs participating in public procurement.

It is worth noting that another procurement, concerning the Ministry of Preschool and School Education, which had an initial value of 587.2 million sums, was previously canceled at the request of this same Committee.

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