Question 1

What does the Regulation of Tenderers Bill 2019 do?

Accepted Answer

Requires contracting authorities to identify abnormally low tender bids for public works contracts above EU threshold and request explanation from bidders on how price will be achieved. Allows disqualification of bidders if their abnormally low bid explanation is insufficient; accepted or rejected abnormally low bids must be recorded and submitted to Office of Government Procurement. Permits contracting authorities to exclude bidders from procurement processes based on significant or persistent deficiencies demonstrated in prior public contracts.

Question 2

What stage is the Regulation of Tenderers Bill 2019 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 13 Feb 2020, the Regulation of Tenderers Bill 2019 is at First Stage in 32nd Dáil. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Regulation of Tenderers Bill 2019?

Accepted Answer

The Regulation of Tenderers Bill 2019 was sponsored by Jonathan O'Brien, and was introduced on 12 Mar 2019.

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