South African court voids ARV tender awards over procurement flaws

A South African high court has set aside parts of the Department of Health's multibillion-rand antiretroviral (ARV) tender due to procurement irregularities, including scoring errors and possible bid collusion. The department must reconsider awards within 120 days while current suppliers continue deliveries to avoid shortages. This ruling disrupts the ARV supply chain and raises concerns about treatment continuity, though the immediate impact is mitigated by the continuation order.

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