Question 1

What does the Regulation of Tenderers Bill 2021 do?

Accepted Answer

Requires contracting authorities to reject and disqualify abnormally low construction tender bids (15% below adjusted average) unless tenderers adequately explain their pricing to the authority. When abnormally low tenders are accepted, mandates notification to Chief Procurement Officer, enhanced contract management oversight, and regular reporting throughout contract duration. Permits contracting authorities to exclude economic operators from procurement procedures based on significant or persistent deficiencies in performance on prior public contracts.

Question 2

What stage is the Regulation of Tenderers Bill 2021 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 11 Sep 2024, the Regulation of Tenderers Bill 2021 is at Second Stage in 33rd 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 2021?

Accepted Answer

The Regulation of Tenderers Bill 2021 was sponsored by Mairéad Farrell, and was introduced on 25 May 2021.

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