1. The Logistics Division did not award any tenders for procurement connected to COVID-19. The process as stipulated in the National Treasury Instruction No. 8 of 2020/21 para 3.7.6 which states that “Institutions may approach any other supplier to obtain quotes and may procure from such suppliers on condition that-
a. the items are to the specifications as determined by the National Department of Health;
b. the prices are equal or lower than the prices in Annexure A and;
c. the supplier is registered in the Central Supplier Database.