(Section 17)
ENTITY TENDER COMMITTEES
1. Tender Committee For Central Management Agency/ Ministry/Subvented Agency
(1) Chairperson
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A Minister, Chief Executive Officer or Head of Agency to be appointed by the President |
(2) Members
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(a) head of finance or head of accounts division; (b) a representative of the Ministry of Justice not below Chief State Attorney; (c) three other heads of division or department one of whom represents a user department or division. (d) two members of Parliament from the region, one appointed by the Minister and the other chosen by the Regional Caucus of Members of Parliament. |
(3) Secretary |
The officer heading the procurement unit or department |
(4) Quorum
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The quorum of the Tender Committee shall be five members, including the chairperson and members shall not delegate their responsibility to any other person.
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(5) Voting
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Decisions shall be made by simple majority and the chairperson shall have a casting vote.
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(6) Functions
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The Committee shall (a) review procurement plans in order to ensure that they support the objectives and operations of the entity; (b) confirm the range of acceptable costs of items to be procured and match these with the available funds in the entity’s approved budget, (c) review the schedules of procurement and specifications and also ensure that the procurement procedures to be followed are in strict conformity with the provisions of this Act, its operating regulations and guidelines; (d) ensure that the necessary concurrent approval is secured from the relevant Tender Review Board, in terms of the applicable threshold in Schedule 3 of this Act, prior to the award of the contract; (e) facilitate contract administration and ensure compliance with all reporting requirements under this Act; and (f) ensure that stores and equipment are disposed of in compliance with this Act.
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2. Tender Committee for Regional Co-ordinating Council
(1) Chairperson
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The Regional Minister
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(2) Members
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(a) the Director of Finance; and (b) a representative of the Ministry of Justice not below Senior State Attorney; (c) four heads of Departments, one of whom represents the user department/agency. |
(3) Member Secretary
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The Regional Co-ordinating Director
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(4) Quorum
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The quorum of the Tender Committee shall be four members, including the chairperson and members shall not delegate their responsibility to any other person |
(5) Voting
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Decisions shall be made by simple majority and the chairperson shall have a casting vote. |
(6) Functions
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The Committee shall (a) review procurement plans in order to ensure that they support the policies and programmes of the Regional Administration or District, Metropolitan or Municipal Assembly; (b) confirm the range of acceptable costs of items to be procured and match these with the available funds in the approved budget of the Regional Administration or District, Metropolitan or Municipal Assembly; (c) review the schedules of procurement and specifications and also ensure that the procurement procedures to be followed are in strict conformity with the provisions of this Act, its operating regulations and guidelines; (d) ensure that the necessary concurrent approval is secured from the relevant Tender Review Board, in terms of the applicable threshold in Schedule 3 of this Act, prior to the award of the contract; (e) facilitate contract administration and ensure compliance with all reporting requirements under this Act; and (f) ensure that stores and equipment are disposed of in compliance with this Act. |
3. Metropolitan/Municipal/District Tender Committee
(1) Chairperson
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The Metropolitan, Municipal or District Chief Executive |
(2) Members
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(a) the Director of Finance; (b) a lawyer appointed by the Metropolitan, Municipal or District Assembly; (c) one Member of Parliament; and (d) three heads of Departments one of whom represents the user department or agency. |
(3) Member Secretary
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Co-ordinating Director |
(4) Quorum |
The quorum of the Tender Committee shall be four members, including the chairperson and members shall not delegate their responsibility to any other person. |
(5) Voting
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Decisions shall be made by simple majority and the chairperson shall have a casting vote. |
(6) Functions
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The Committee shall (a) review procurement plans in order to ensure that they support the policies and programmes of the Assembly; (b) confirm the range of acceptable costs of items to be procured and match these with the available funds in the approved budget of the Assembly; (c) review the schedules of procurement and specifications and also ensure that the procurement procedures to be followed are in strict conformity with the provisions of this Act, its operating regulations and guidelines; (d) ensure that the necessary approval is secured from the relevant Tender Review Board, in terms of the applicable threshold in Schedule 3 of this Act, prior to the award of the contract; (e) facilitate contract administration and ensure compliance with all reporting requirements under this Act; (f) ensure that stores and equipment are disposed of in compliance with this Act. |
4. State Enterprises Tender Committee
(1) Chairperson
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The sector Minister or Chairman of the Board |
(2) Members
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(a) the Chief Executive; (b) the Financial Controller; (c) the head of Technical Services; (d) representative of the Ministry of Justice not below Senior State Attorney; (e) two members of the Board; and (f) three heads of Departments appointed by the Minister.
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(3) Secretary
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the head of procurement
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(4) Quorum |
Five |
(5) Voting
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Decisions shall be by simple majority and the chairperson shall have a casting vote. |
(6) Functions
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The Committee shall (a) review procurement plans in order to ensure that they support the objectives and operations of the Entity; (b) confirm the range of acceptable costs of items to be procured and match these with the available funds in the entity’s approved budget; (c) review the schedules of procurement and specifications and also ensure that the procurement procedures to be followed are in strict conformity with the provisions of this Act, its operating regulations and guidelines; (d) ensure that the necessary concurrent approval is secured from the relevant Tender Review Board, in terms of the applicable threshold in Schedule 3 of this Act, prior to the award of the contract. (e) facilitate contract administration and ensure compliance with all reporting requirements under this Act; and (f) ensure that stores and equipment are disposed of in compliance with this Act. |
5. Tertiary Institutions Tender Committee
(1) Chairperson
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Chairperson of Council
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(2) Members
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(a) the Registrar; (b) the Finance Officer; (c) a lawyer appointed by the Council; (d) one member nominated by the Development Committee; (e) one member appointed by the Ministry of Education; (f) one member appointed by the National Council on Tertiary Education (NCTE); (g) one representative of the students’ Representative Council (SRC); and (h) one representative from an association of university teachers. |
(3) Secretary
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The Senior Assistant Registrar with responsibility for the General Services schedule |
(4) Quorum
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Five |
(5) Voting
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Decisions shall be by simple majority and the chairperson shall have a casting vote. |
(6) Functions
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The Committee shall (a) review procurement plans in order to ensure that they support the objectives and operations of the Institution, Faculty, Department or Entity; (b) confirm the range of acceptable costs of items to be procured and match these with the available funds in the approved budget; (c) review the schedules of procurement and specifications and also ensure that the procurement procedures to be followed are in strict conformity with the provisions of this Act, its operating regulations and guidelines; (d) ensure that the necessary concurrent approval is secured from the relevant Tender Review Board, in terms of the applicable threshold in Schedule 3 of this Act, prior to the award of the contract; (e) facilitate contract administration and ensure compliance with all reporting requirements under this Act; and (f) ensure that stores and equipment are disposed of in compliance with this Act. |
6. College /School Tender Committee
(1) Chairperson
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Chairman of Board of Governors
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(2) Members
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(a) Principal, Headmaster or Headmistress; (b) the Bursar or Finance officer; (c) two members of the governing board; (d) a lawyer appointed by the governing board; (e) two heads of department one being the beneficiary department. |
(3) Secretary
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Secretary to the governing board
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(4) Quorum
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Five
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(5) Voting
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Decisions shall be by simple majority and the chairperson shall have a casting vote.
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(6) Functions
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The Committee shall (a) review procurement plans in order to ensure that they support the objectives and operations of the Institution or Entity; (b) confirm the range of acceptable costs of items to be procured and match these with the available funds in the approved budget; (c) review the schedules of procurement and specifications and also ensure that the procurement procedures to be followed are in strict conformity with the provisions of this Act, its operating regulations and guidelines; (d) ensure that the necessary concurrent approval is secured from the relevant Tender Review Board, in terms of the applicable threshold in Schedule 3 of this Act, prior to the award of the contract; (e) facilitate contract administration and ensure compliance with all reporting requirements under this Act; and (f) ensure that stores and equipment are disposed of in compliance with this Act. |
7. Hospital/Health Institution Tender Committee
(1) Chairperson
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Minister for Health
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(2) Members
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(a) the Director of Health Services; (b) two members of the governing board; (c) a lawyer appointed by the governing board; (d) two heads of clinical departments including the beneficiary department; (e) the head of Finance; (f) the Chief Director of the Ministry of Health; (g) the Matron; (h) two heads of Department including clinical heads |
(3) Secretary
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The head of procurement or officer with responsibility for procurement. |
(4) Quorum
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Five |
(5) Voting
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Decisions shall be by simple majority and the chairperson shall have a casting vote. |
(6) Functions
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The Committee shall (a) review procurement plans in order to ensure that they support the objectives and operations of the Institution or Entity; (b) confirm the range of acceptable costs of items to be procured and match these with the available funds in the approved budget; (c) review the schedules of procurement and specifications and also ensure that the procurement procedures to be followed are in strict conformity with the provisions of this Act, its operating regulations and guidelines; (d) ensure that the necessary concurrent approval is secured from the relevant Tender Review Board, in terms of the applicable threshold in Schedule 3 of this Act, prior to the award of the contract; (e) facilitate contract administration and ensure compliance with all reporting requirements under this Act; and (f) ensure that stores and equipment are disposed of in compliance with this Act. |
8. Bank of Ghana or Financial Institutions Tender Committee
(1) Chairperson |
The Governor or CEO |
(2) Members
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(a) two members of the Board; (b) The First Deputy Governor; (c) a Deputy Minister for Finance; (d) a representative of the Chief of Staff; (e) the Head of Finance; and (f) a representative of the beneficiary department. |
(3) Secretary
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The secretary to the Bank
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(4) Quorum |
Five |
(5) Voting
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Decisions shall be by simple majority should voting become necessary and the chairperson shall have a casting vote.
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(6) Functions
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The Committee shall (a) review procurement plans in order to ensure that they support the objectives and operations of the Institution or Entity; (b) confirm the range of acceptable costs of items to be procured and match these with the available funds in the approved budget; (c) review the schedules of procurement and specifications and also ensure that the procurement procedures to be followed are in strict conformity with the provisions of this Act, its operating regulations and guidelines; (d) ensure that the necessary concurrent approval is secured from the relevant Tender Review Board, in terms of the applicable threshold in Schedule 3 of this Act, prior to the award of the contract; (e) facilitate contract administration and ensure compliance with all reporting requirements under this Act; and (f) ensure that stores and equipment of the Bank are disposed of in compliance with this Act. |