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Sri Lanka Passport Tender a Massive Fraud; Poland Complains to European ...
Passport tender fraud allegations deepen as Poland prepares to complain to the EU over Sri Lanka’s e-passport procurement process. Passport tender fraud allegations have intensified after reports claimed the Polish government is preparing to complain to the European Union over Sri Lanka’s electronic passport procurement process. The Daily Mirror reports that Poland is preparing to take the matter before the European Union following allegations of serious irregularities in the e-passport tender currently being handled by the Sri Lankan government. The controversy follows the rejection of seven international bidders, including the Polish Security Printing Works, which is owned by the Polish government, allegedly without any reasonable justification. Follow The Morning Telegraph WhatsApp Channel Get breaking updates, instant alerts, and exclusives. Join Now The tender for issuing electronic passports for the Department of Immigration and Emigration was announced on April 27, 2025. Eight leading companies from Germany, India, the United Arab Emirates, France, Poland, and Malaysia submitted bids for the project. The Polish Security Printing Works has claimed that despite meeting all required qualifications, the company was given a very low score and removed from the process. The tender has instead been awarded to a company named Thales Finland. Four bidders, including the Polish company, have appealed to the Appeals Board over the decision. The Appeals Board, while acknowledging that the PWPW company was technically qualified, informed the government to open its financial proposal and carry out a re evaluation. However, it is reported that even after the re evaluation, the government has failed to open the company’s pricing. This raises concerns about whether the procurement process was handled transparently and whether qualified bidders were treated fairly during the tender evaluation. Polish representatives, suspecting an invisible influence within the process, have requested an opportunity to meet Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to discuss the matter. However, no response has reportedly been received so far. The Polish government has proposed that the tender be re examined by an independent technical evaluation committee. It has suggested that such a committee should include officials from the Department of Immigration and Emigration, the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Digital Economy, and the Ministry of Finance. The Polish Embas...
E-passports tender yet to be finalised: Cabinet Spokesman
Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday clarified that the tender process for the issuance of personalised e-passports to the Department of Immigration and Emigration (DIE) remains under evaluation, dismissing speculation that a final decision has already been made. Addressing the weekly post-Cabinet media briefing, Dr. Jayatissa said the procurement process is still ongoing and that the final selection will be made strictly in accordance with Government procurement guidelines. “The decision will be made by the Procurement Committee as per the guidelines. It has still not finalised anything as far as I know,” he said. His comments come amid growing attention surrounding the international tender process after reports emerged that eight foreign companies had submitted bids following the Government’s tender notice issued on 27 April 2025. Dr. Jayatissa also said that any eligible company is free to campaign or present its case during the tender process, stressing that the final determination rests solely with the relevant procurement authorities. The clarification follows media reports raising concerns over the handling of the e-passport personalisation tender, including allegations by some unsuccessful bidders over transparency in the evaluation process.
Poland Considers EU Complaint Over Sri Lanka E-Passport Tender ...
The Polish government is reportedly considering filing an official complaint with the European Commission over alleged irregularities in Sri Lanka's e-passport tender process. Sri Lanka Latest News The controversy arises from the e-passport procurement process initiated by the Sri Lankan Department of Immigration and Emigration on 27 April 2025.
Poland to complain to EU over alleged fraud in Sri Lanka's e-passport ...
The Polish government is contemplating lodging a complaint with the EU over an allegedly fraudulent e-passport personalization tender procedure by the Sri Lankan government after the Polish ...
