The Government Tender Board (GTB) is established under Regulation 9 of Procurement Regulations 2010. They provide final approval and advice for all purchases above $50,001. 

The GTB consider tenders, indents or orders recommendations for the supply of goods, services or works and may:

  1. award tenders or approve indents; or
  2. reject tenders and indents; or
  3. ask for additional information from procuring agencies with regards to that particular procurement in order to make a decision.

The minutes of the GTB meetings are subject to audit by the Auditor-General.

 

Membership of the Board

As per Procurement Regulations 2010 (amended in Procurement (Amendment) Regulations 2020), the Board shall consist of a Chairperson and five (5) other members appointed by the Minister for Finance.

The current Board members are as follows:

1.Consultant Policy Advisor (Chairperson)

2. Lecturer, USP

3. Accounting Manager, Mergers Fiji

4. Partner, Samuel K. Ram Lawyers

5. Principal, Lazel Lawyers

6. Consultant

 

Board Secretary

A/Board Secretary

Mr. Peni Sikivou

Dr. Maureen Fatiaki Karan

Mr. Sunil Maharaj

Mr Niven Padarath

Ms. Lydia Lazel

Ms. Sovaia Marawa

 

Mr. Waisea Uluivanuavatu

Ms. Sulia Sigawale