Thailand's Comptroller-General's Department is amending the Public Procurement and Supplies Administration Act to improve oversight of government-funded projects. Key changes include: (1) allowing agencies to reject unreasonably low bids, (2) introducing price-performance criteria beyond lowest cost, (3) adding discretionary bonus points for strong performance, and (4) streamlining contractor blacklisting procedures. The reforms aim to shift focus from price alone to overall value delivery and incentivize quality outcomes, though implementation requires clearer guidelines and coordination with auditing agencies.
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