Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Act, 2018.

This Act, comprising 226 Articles divided into VII Chapters, aims to provide the legal framework establishing and governing an open, transparent, accountable, and efficient system of Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets for all Government Institutions and related entities. The overall goal of the Act is to enhance transparency, reduce corruption, and promote economic development through responsible and efficient public procurement practices in South Sudan. Article 6 introduces the South Sudan Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority, a pivotal institution entrusted with the critical role of ensuring that public procurement and asset disposal in South Sudan are conducted with utmost efficiency, equity, and adherence to the law. Chapter III of the Act defines the role of the Procuring Entities as the key players responsible for the entire procurement cycle, from planning and initiating procurements to contract management and compliance, all while upholding transparency, efficiency, and accountability in the process. Chapter V outlines rules and procedures for competitive tendering, which is a fundamental aspect of the public procurement process and is designed to promote fairness, competition, and accountability in the procurement process, to ensure that public funds are used efficiently and effectively.
Among the other provisions, the Act deals with (i) efficient use of funds, emphasizing the efficient and effective utilization of public funds in procurement; (ii) bid security, as a guarantee of commitment by bidders; (iii) procedures for handling complaints and disputes related to procurement; (iv) record-keeping obligation required for the procuring entities, mandated to maintain comprehensive records of all their procurement activities.