Impact of Public Procurement Procedures on Delivery of Maintenance Works
Catherine Mutava
The public procurement system in Kenya has been undergoing reforms consistent with the global trend since the mid-1990s, most notably within the periods covering 1997-2001 and 2005. The delivery of maintenance projects in Kenya is highly dependent on the efficacy and efficiency of the public procurement and tendering procedures .The procurement procedure leading to tender awards is too long depending on the choice of procurement method which cannot arrest an emergency. Maintenance has very unique characteristics especially for corrective maintenance which is never planned and yet it is an emergency which is supposed to be addressed as it occurs. This is one of the many challenges faced by Public Institutions posed by Public Procurement and Disposal Act (PPDA). The intent of this paper is to evaluate the challenges posed by PPDA on procurement for emergencies or unplanned maintenance in Kenya. It explores the effects of the PPDA on the delivery of unplanned maintenance projects; the challenges faced while carrying out public maintenance projects as well as determine the best and most suitable procurement and tendering system for emergencies.
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