Operational Guidelines for Direct Appointments for Repeat-Order Procurements of Construction Works at the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing Introduced

In order to improve the operations and effective implementation of construction work services and to encourage service providers to improve their levels of performance under the framework of guidance for small-, medium- and large-scale enterprises,[1] the Minister of Public Works and Public Housing (“Minister”) has issued Circular No. 17/SE/M/2022 (“Circular 17/2022”) on Operational Guidelines for the Orderly Organization of Direct Appointments for Repeat Orders (“Direct Appointments”) During Procurements of Construction Works at the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (“Ministry”), which should be used by various relevant parties, specifically:[2]