Secureco (Pty) Ltd v Ethekwini Municipality and Others (1100/2015)
Secureco (Pty) Ltd v Ethekwini Municipality and Others (1100/2015) [2016] ZAKZDHC 14 (1 April 2016)
The court found that the tender process S.4028 had lapsed prior to its award, as the Municipality failed to continuously and validly extend the tender validity period. The subsequent award of the tender was therefore unlawful. Secureco was held to have standing to challenge the award, given its participation in the original tender process, the lack of notification by the Municipality, and the public interest in ensuring lawful procurement processes. The Municipality's opposition to Secureco's standing was rejected, and the court emphasized the importance of accountability and responsiveness i…
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- Tender Lawfulness
- Standing To Review
- Municipal Procurement
- Preferential Procurement Regulations