Tender scam at Sports Ministry over gym equipment

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A serious issue has arisen in the Sports Ministry after tender procedures have been allegedly breached over the purchase of equipment for the Fitness Center (Gym) of the Department of Sports Development under the Ministry of Sports.

Both companies that submitted bids for this tender have deficiencies in the tender files and are preparing to purchase goods from the company that submitted the highest bids.

It has been further reported that the officials of the technical committee appointed for this purpose have also approved the purchase by the company which has submitted the highest bids.

One of the two companies has offered a price of Rs. 74 million while the other company has offered a price of Rs. 66 million. (Yohan Basura)

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Comments - 22

Disappointed Tuesday, 22 June 2021 06:12 PM

Here we go another round of corruption.

Horungeth Horu Tuesday, 22 June 2021 06:15 PM

Robbers and criminals are at the helm in the country for decades, when the leaders are stealing billions, you think lackeys are not following their footsteps ?

Be Fair Tuesday, 22 June 2021 06:21 PM

Sure this can be "Worked-out",

Joshua Tuesday, 22 June 2021 06:29 PM

rotting from the head

Si Tuesday, 22 June 2021 06:34 PM

Great... Namal knows this right?

thanu M Tuesday, 22 June 2021 06:49 PM

Robbing the country with impunity is the norm. It was beyond belief to see RW keeps plays his game and enters the parliament to keeps his friends in power. What a shame!

Bren Sosa Tuesday, 22 June 2021 06:51 PM

Looking forward to the Minister of Sports seriously inquiring and informing the public.

Crook Tuesday, 22 June 2021 07:03 PM

Not surprising - all are wanting to make a fast buck in any way.

Ara Tuesday, 22 June 2021 07:11 PM

What's new in this banana republic?

N SENA Tuesday, 22 June 2021 07:14 PM

CAN YOU EXPECT CLEAN DEALS IN OUR COUNTRY, THAT IS OVER-SPILLING WITH CORRUPTION?

Lawry Tuesday, 22 June 2021 07:16 PM

Depending on the size of the bribe even an honest individual would yield. This is not surprising. Entrapping employees with bribes is very common. It exists in Sri Lanka too. Some have made it into a fine art befriending even the peons with small bribes. Must evolve a mechanism to beat all when it comes to tenders. .

rob Tuesday, 22 June 2021 07:48 PM

I dont know about this particular pruchase but going for a higher bid does not necessarily mean it is a scam. Some companies give lower bids but with inferior quality equipment or shorter warranties, no after sales service etc. A technical evaluation committee is not needed if the tender has to be decided solely based on the price. Sometimes it better to go for better equipment at a higher price because it will reduce the long term maintenance and repair costs etc.

Dee Tuesday, 22 June 2021 08:04 PM

I'm sure the balance went for those covid19 bed project!

Saman Tuesday, 22 June 2021 08:05 PM

This is good that the issue has been brought up. It is mainly due to the transparency of sports ministry. Instead of complaining we must find ways to work together and develop the country.

Lanka putha Tuesday, 22 June 2021 08:34 PM

How much was it.

Sam Silva Tuesday, 22 June 2021 08:36 PM

We can't get vacation for dying people but gym equipment has more priority.

Saranga W Tuesday, 22 June 2021 08:47 PM

Issue lies with Buddhism. Buddhism only teaches how to pardon someone but doesn't teach to punish those who are robbing innocent people ( tax payer)

Ranaweera Tuesday, 22 June 2021 09:13 PM

8 million. Differenfe. Why do we need these items now.

Chamarilatha Wednesday, 23 June 2021 08:48 AM

What else is new????

Lumbini Wednesday, 23 June 2021 09:28 AM

It looks like collusion.

Chathura Senevirathne Wednesday, 23 June 2021 09:43 AM

Seeing what's going on with respect to corruption, misuse of public funds, stealing, lies and dragging the whole country into debt, may I please know what the tipping point is for the general public?

Dammika Wednesday, 23 June 2021 09:50 AM

This got to be an isolated incident ......

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