Electronic procurement system working well-ZPPA

Patricia Banda-The Zambia Public Procurement Authority-ZPPA says One Hundred and 55 tenders were processed through the Electronic Government Procurement System-E-GP during the last quarter of 2021.

ZPPA Director General IDAH CHELLA says the number of processed tenders is expected to increase in 2022 because the usage of the E-GP system by procuring entities is now mandatory.

Ms CHELLA told the media at a press briefing in Lusaka today that the use of the E-GP system results in enhanced efficiency, accountability and integrity in public procurement.

She however expressed concern that most suppliers do not respond to online bids sent through the E-GP system because most of them fail to comply with the eligibility criteria relating to social security contributions.

Ms CHELLA adds that this has an impact on the competitiveness of the procurement process undertaken.

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