Cabinet clears Rs. 774 m vehicle procurement for Department of Prisons

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The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the procurement of vehicles for the Department of Prisons, allocating Rs. 774 million to enhance the department’s operational efficiency in managing court-related duties and inmate welfare.

The procurement, conducted under the National Competitive Procurement Procedure, aims to equip the Department of Prisons with essential vehicles to efficiently carry out duties connected with Courts and the welfare of remanded inmates.

The purchase includes 30 buses with 44 seats, 10 buses with 30 seats, 10 vans, five gully bowsers and three tractors.

“Eight bidders submitted proposals for the supply of these vehicles, and following recommendations by the High-Level Standing Procurement Committee, the Cabinet approved the awards as follows: Lanka Ashok Leyland PLC for 30 buses (44 seats) and 10 buses (30 seats), Toyota Lanka Ltd., for 10 vans, Solex Technologies Ltd., for five gully bowsers and Browns & Co PLC for three tractors,” Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said at the weekly post-Cabinet meeting media briefing yesterday.

He also confirmed that the total cost for the procurement would amount to Rs. 774 million, noting that the acquisition is intended to improve the Department’s capacity to transport inmates and maintain operational efficiency.

The proposal to this effect was submitted by Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara.