Latest update October 1st, 2026 10:30 AM
Jun 29, 2016 News

The opening of bids at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) yesterday attracted highly competitive bidding. This was especially evident with regard to a contract for the construction of a nurses’ hostel, in the New Amsterdam School of Nursing compound.
The engineer’s estimate for this project, which was tendered under the Ministry of Public Health, was $60.1M. Fourteen (14) companies submitted bids.

There was another contract under the Ministry of Public Health, to extend the New Amsterdam School of Nursing building. The engineer’s estimate was $30.4M.
Meanwhile, under the Ministry of Education, bidders vied for a contract to reprint and deliver textbooks under the national book distribution drive, at the Primary School level. The bidding was done in lots one to three. There were also bidders seeking to carry out rehabilitation works at the Ministry of the Presidency’s cabinet rooms. The engineer’s estimate was $32.1M.
The Regional Democratic Council for Region Six put out a tender for a contractor to construct a building that could accommodate classrooms at the Upper Corentyne Technical Institute, Region No. Six. The engineer’s estimate was $20.8M.
There were also bids to supply, install and test equipment at the Essequibo Technical Institute.
There was a tender on behalf of the Wildlife Management Authority for the supply and delivery of a new, double cab 4×4 pickup vehicle. Only one bid was opened.
Finally, under the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) there was a tender for the supply and delivery of a new Mini Bus.
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
Oct 01, 2026
…Guyana’s could seal Gold Cup berth against Dominica By Rawle Toney (Kaieteur News) – The Golden Jaguars will look to take another significant step towards a return to the Concacaf Gold Cup...Oct 01, 2026
(Kaieteur News) – I told the Guru about a Tik Tok video I had seen of a very wealthy man who had done something that, at first, seemed rather strange. He had spent much of his life building wealth. He had a comfortable home, good food, security and all the things that money can provide. Yet...Sep 20, 2026
By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – Crime in Latin America and the Caribbean is no longer only a matter for the police. It is weakening societies, draining economies and obstructing development. It is also testing public confidence in courts, governments and democratic institutions. The...Oct 01, 2026
(Kaieteur News) – Ye Gods! The Justice Gino Persaud “visa review” public kangaroo trial is leading to some unlikely places. In his trial by fire, even the mighty U.S. Ambassador to Guyana, Excellency Nicole D. Theriot, ended up with her own hair on fire. “We are not aware.” What...Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.
Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: glennlall2000@gmail.com / kaieteurnews@yahoo.com