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Kuwait cracks down on contractors: Nine companies face bans for failing public tender standards

Kuwait cracks down on contractors: Nine companies face bans for failing public tender standards

CAPT has banned nine companies from participating in future government tenders/Representative Image

Kuwait’s Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT) has banned nine companies from participating in future government tenders due to violations ranging from negligence to failure in meeting contract standards. The move reflects Kuwait’s ongoing efforts to enforce accountability and uphold quality in public development projects.TL;DR:

  • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0″> Penalties include registry deletion, bans lasting one to three years, and permanent removal in severe cases.
    • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0″> Some companies face bans until they resolve pending contractual disputes.
      • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0″> 2. What kinds of penalties did CAPT impose on these firms?
        Penalties include bans from future tenders for 1 to 3 years, deletion from contractor registries, and permanent bans in serious cases.
      • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0″> 4. Are companies banned immediately without hearings?
        No, companies are summoned, given chances to present their defense, and decisions may be issued in absentia if they do not appear.
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