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Type <strong>of</strong> disputes and ways <strong>of</strong> handl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Bahra<strong>in</strong><br />
Disputes were clearly addressed <strong>in</strong> both contracts <strong>in</strong> the form <strong>of</strong> a step-wise mechanism<br />
for the settlement <strong>of</strong> disputes: amicable settlement, or arbitration to be held <strong>in</strong> Bahra<strong>in</strong> by one<br />
or more arbitrators agreed upon between the parties or appo<strong>in</strong>ted by the competent court. <strong>The</strong><br />
award made by the arbitrator/s is considered to be f<strong>in</strong>al.<br />
Sanctions and term<strong>in</strong>ation <strong>of</strong> contract<br />
Term and conditions for sanctions and term<strong>in</strong>ation <strong>of</strong> contract were built <strong>in</strong>to the<br />
contract. Giv<strong>in</strong>g the M<strong>in</strong>istry <strong>of</strong> Health the right <strong>of</strong> 90 days notice <strong>of</strong> term<strong>in</strong>ation without<br />
specify<strong>in</strong>g a reason <strong>in</strong> writ<strong>in</strong>g to the contractor has a serious drawback <strong>of</strong> los<strong>in</strong>g bidders’<br />
<strong>in</strong>terest and might lead to fewer bids <strong>in</strong> the future.<br />
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