Amiran Mamuchadze says the tightening of the “blacklist” mechanism in public procurement will significantly improve trust and quality in the sector. Mamuchadze, CEO of Black Sea Group, notes that in many cases previously disqualified companies or their founders have been able to re-enter tenders by creating new legal entities and even winning contracts.
According to Mamuchadze, this practice has negatively affected project quality and created unfair competition for honest businesses. Mamuchadze argues that stronger enforcement of blacklist rules will help eliminate such practices and ensure more transparent selection of contractors.
Mamuchadze also emphasizes that the reforms will extend restrictions not only to companies but also to individuals. Mamuchadze explains that if a person has been blacklisted in one business, the restriction may apply to other companies linked to them, closing a common loophole used in the past.
Overall, Mamuchadze believes the changes will strengthen oversight in public procurement, improve the reputation of compliant companies, and raise the overall quality of infrastructure projects carried out through state tenders.
