Ontario Announces an Already Planned Highway Expansion, the US and Australia Struggle with Conflicts of Interest, and the US Navy Awards the Largest Submarine Contract for a Whopping $20 Billion
By Julia Mills
This week’s top public procurement stories include conflicts of interest in Australia and the US, defence contracts under attack in Canada and the US, Ontario announcing an already planned highway expansion, and casino operators threatening to sue over Greek tender delays.
Australia’s $1 Billion Visa Tender Plagued with Conflicts
Ottawa’s LRT Evaluations Reveal Winning Bid Weaknesses
Canadian Defence Bus Tender Awarded to Disqualified Bidder
US Contractor Defrauded Marines Out of $1.3 Billion
US Contractor with Trump Ties Wins Wall Contract
Barbados Signs Contract for Chinese Electric Buses
US Navy Awards Largest Sub Contract for Over $20 Billion
Greek Government’s Delayed Casino Tender Under Pressure