NAHCON Clarifies 2026 Hajj Procurement: Emergency Protocols, Not Contract Rollovers, Guide Service Provider Selection
2025-12-19
NAHCON categorically denies seeking a rollover of 2025 contracts, clarifying that its decision to re-engage certain service providers for the 2026 Hajj is a lawful emergency procurement. This action is justified by the non-negotiable Saudi timeline and is fully compliant with the Public Procurement Act, which permits bypassing standard bidding under urgent constraints. Critically, re-engagement does not guarantee unchanged contract terms, as agreements will be revised based on rigorous past performance reviews. The commission assertsContinue Reading