Section 327

Works, services, and stores not exceeding $5000 in cost may be indented without recourse to public tender. However, if the cost is ex-pected to exceed $1000, the Controlling Officer shall invite written quotations from a reasonable number of reputable suppliers and shall accept the quotation most favourable to the Government. Reference to the correspondence shall be shown on the payment voucher. In-dents for works or services shall show the full specification of the works or services required and of the agreed charges, and it shall also show the agreed time of completion. Indents for stores shall be drawn up as is provided in Regulation 517.