Dropping the local agent requirement could cause problems for some ministries, such as Health; the amendment lets the competent minister set rules for the cases that still need a local agent.
Tenders that go to the Central Agency for Public Tenders now start at KD 1 million, up from KD 75,000.
KPC: oil operations are fully exempt from the Public Tenders Law and follow internal regulations.
Ministry of Finance: a proposal for internal tenders of up to KD 1 million; the ceilings are still under study.
Fatwa and Legislation: awarding a tender is not a contract; the contract exists only once it is signed. The law takes effect in late December.
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