The leadership of the Ministry of Health sent a letter to “Health Investment Company for Children's Hospital“ EAD requesting detailed information and arguments on the announced public procurement for the design and author's supervision of the National Children's Hospital.
The request was made after expert opinions were received and an analysis of the documentation on the procedure was carried out in the ministry.
The letter formulated over 20 questions that cover key elements of the procurement – the choice of procedure, the selection criteria and conditions for participation, the structure of payments, the method of evaluation and the technical requirements.
Among the main highlights is the choice of an open procedure instead of a design competition under the Public Procurement Act. The competition approach should be the standard for objects of high public importance, as it ensures wider participation, including international teams, and places a leading emphasis on the quality of the architectural and functional solution.
The question is whether the technical requirements are formulated in such a way as to guarantee quality, and not to create prerequisites for choosing the lowest price.
An answer is also sought whether the requirements for “similar experience“ are not formulated excessively narrowly, so as to limit real competition.
The project for the National Children's Hospital is of exceptional public importance and requires transparent rules, equal access and selection of the best solution with effective spending of public resources.
The letter states that if significant changes are necessary, the procedure may be terminated and announced again under specified conditions.
After receiving the responses and analyzing the information presented, the Ministry will take further action within the framework of the law.