Bulgarian Health Ministry to investigate canceled children's hospital tender

Bulgaria's Ministry of Health has initiated an investigation into a public procurement tender that was previously annulled for the National Children's Hospital project. The Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC) had earlier invalidated the tender, which was for the design and supervisory services of the hospital. The Ministry's decision to investigate follows the CPC's annulment, signaling a move to scrutinize the procurement process itself.

The tender aimed to secure services for the design and oversight of the new National Children's Hospital, a project of significant importance for the country's healthcare infrastructure. The annulment by the competition watchdog raises questions about the fairness and legality of the original bidding process. The Ministry's investigation is expected to shed light on the reasons behind the annulment and determine if any irregularities occurred.

Further details regarding the scope and specific focus of the Ministry's investigation have not yet been released. However, the move indicates a commitment to transparency and accountability in public spending, particularly for major infrastructure projects like the National Children's Hospital.