The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Tshwane has called for an independent investigation into the awarding of a surveillance tender to a company that was excluded from the bid. Massive tender irregularities have been revealed in court papers submitted by Omega Risk Solutions in the North Gauteng High court. It is alleged the Tshwane council’s bid adjudication committee ignored claims that recommendation documents had been tampered with.
Independent consultancy Techso found Morubisi did not meet the tender’s technical specifications and its quote was R20 million more expensive. Techso recommended the R100 million contract be awarded to Omega. But when the committee met in February, the recommendation had been altered to say Omega was excluded and Morubisi was the preferred bidder. Despite Techso raising this concern with the committee, it awarded the tender to Morubisi.
The DA’s Karen Meyer said, “It is clear from the evidence provided in court that the city’s functionaries attempted to obtain false information with which to disqualify Omega, as well as doctored documents.” Omega declined to comment and the Tshwane council and Morubisi have not responded to any questions.
Source: Eye Witness News
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