Government Procurement Act 2026 · Updated to 26 May 2026 · Part IV
16. Guidelines and written directions by Registrar
Feedback & supportThe Registrar may issue guidelines as the Registrar thinks necessary or expedient for the implementation of his duties and powers under this Act.
Registrar
“Registrar” means a person appointed to be the Registrar of Government Procurement under subsection 14(1);
The guidelines issued under this section shall be complied with by all registered persons.
The Registrar may issue a written direction as he thinks necessary or expedient to any registered person for ensuring compliance with any guidelines or any conditions or restrictions imposed.
registered person
“registered person” means a person registered under section 18, and includes— (a) every person named in a registration; (b) in the case of a company, the directors, shareholders and senior management of the company; (c) in the case of a partnership, all the partners in the partnership; and (d) in the case of a co-operative society, any person holding key responsibility in the management of the co-operative society;
Where a registered person fails to comply with any written direction issued under subsection (3), the Registrar may take one or more of the following actions:
direct the registered person in breach to comply with or give effect to the written direction;
impose an administrative penalty under section 85; or
reprimand the registered person in breach.
The Registrar shall not take any action under subsection (4)
without giving the registered person in breach an opportunity to be heard.