Deputy Mark Helyar said a number of significant States projects are progressing through the pipeline, and early visibility on the States tender portal was essential for firms wishing to compete effectively.
‘Contractors who want to work with the States should ensure they are registered on the procurement portal so that they receive notice of tender opportunities in good time. With several important projects moving through the system, early engagement is essential,’ said Deputy Helyar.
For more specialised or unusual works, relevant firms may also contact departments directly to discuss likely contracts, methods of engagement and tendering routes. The States may also seek to identify and reach out to suppliers with relevant expertise where appropriate, but that does not remove the need to be properly registered and engaged through the formal process.
Deputy Helyar said maintaining a fair and efficient process was particularly important in Guernsey, where logistical challenges already added pressure to delivery and value for money. Procurement rules had to be applied fairly and consistently, he said.
‘Once a tender process has closed, it cannot simply be reopened, as doing so would disadvantage those who were properly prepared, undermine confidence in the process, and cause delay by requiring the procedure to start again from scratch,’ he said.
‘Lobbying or complaining after a tender has closed is not the right way to secure work. The right approach is to engage early, be prepared, and use the proper channels.’
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