The audit team noted that Request for Quotation approach was used in procurement for selecting and awarding a suitable company to supply the Covid-19 consumables. Medspan Laboratory Supplies Limited was awarded the tender amounting to Kshs. 3,978,500.
It was established that the company had through an email on 2 April 2020 acknowledged the award and confirmed that it was able to supply 3 ply face masks at Kshs. 2,000 inclusive of VAT. However, it was awarded a tender to supply 3,300 and 5,570 pieces of N95 Masks and face shield at a cumulative amount of Kshs. 3,978,500.
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