Ghana Shippers’ Authority Rebuts False ICT Procurement Claims
The Management of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has rebutted claims published by online portal Ghana Today, describing the reports surrounding the procurement of ICT equipment as malicious and false.
In a statement issued by Management, the Authority explained that the procurement was informed by a needs-assessment for the effective functioning of the Authority, with all equipment pre-established as necessary for day-to-day operational efficiency.
The GSA further stated that the procurement process was conducted in full compliance with the Public Procurement Act, Act 663 (2003) as amended, with the option of Restricted Tendering utilised, culminating in approval by the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) for a ceiling of GHS 2,307,340.00.
The Authority however noted that upon further negotiations with the supplier, it paid GHS 1,438,160.32, making savings against the approved ceiling.
The GSA also highlighted that prior to the PPA approval process, the Ministry of Finance issued a Commitment Authorization for the procurement to be initiated, in accordance with section 24A (1) of the Public Procurement Act.
The Authority also added that ,of the five firms that qualified to bid, Urban Tech Solutions Limited was selected based on technical capacity, proven track record and competitive pricing, with the entire process published on the Ghana Electronic Procurement Platform (GHANEPS).
The Authority then called on the public to ignore what it described as mischief, whiles assuring all stakeholders of its continued commitment to the prudent use of state resources.
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