The Philippines has suspended two tenders worth $90m for military helicopters due to suspicions of bribery, the Defence Department has said.
Tenders for seven attack and two multipurpose helicopters were suspended, according to Ernesto Boac, a retired general and head of the bids and award committee.
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“There are alleged collusions or conceived collusions between members involved in the procurement with some suppliers in the crafting of the technical specifications that suited a particular manufacturer,” he said.
The suspension order also covers the post-qualification tests for seven multi-attack helicopters and the deferment of consequent stages of the bidding process.
A $29m tender for six night-capable attack helicopters was also scrapped in 2008 due to suspicions of graft between some army officials and US-based MD Helicopters.
The Philippines has spent more than $640m upgrading its weapons and logistics system since 2002, according to the Peninsula.
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