Does the Tender Officer Have the Power to Cancel a Tender Without Following the Commission's Decision?
03 September 2026

May the tender officer cancel a tender without approving the decision of the tender commission? Within the framework of Decision No. 2026/UH.II-2024 of the Public Procurement Board, the article addresses the tender officer's power of cancellation, the requirement of reasons, competition, the public interest, and the limits of discretion.