Special Investigating Unit v Chauke Quantity Surveyors & Project Management in association with listed entities and Others (45529/16)
Special Investigating Unit v Chauke Quantity Surveyors & Project Management in association with listed entities and Others (45529/16) [2020] ZAGPJHC 257 (27 October 2020)
The court found that the contract between the Department of Public Works and the consortium contemplated that the scope of work and project cost would be determined after the award of the tender, and that percentage-based fees would be paid accordingly. The increase in scope and cost was authorised by the Department through instructions and approvals at various stages, and the consortium acted on these instructions. The applicant failed to establish that the increase was unauthorised or that any breach occurred that would render the contract void ab initio. The court held that contract law do…
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- Public Procurement
- Contractual Invalidity
- Scope Of Work Variation
- Declaratory Relief
- Enrichment Claims