The High Court has issued conservatory orders temporarily halting the mandatory use of the Electronic Government Procurement System (e-GPS) by all public procurement entities.
In its ruling, the court directed that all procurement bodies must comply with Section 77(1) of the Public Procurement and Disposal Act, allowing tender submissions to be made either electronically or manually, provided they meet the statutory requirements.
Further, the court ordered the Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning and the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) to accept and process both electronic and manual tender documents equally, without discrimination based on the method of submission.
The conservatory orders remain in force until the end of October 15, 2025, unless extended by the court.
