4.4 The long delays in the above-mentioned projects, and the various claims made by the contractor, raised serious concerns about the integrity of the tender process, and, in particular, the composition of bid-adjudication committees. The DCS and DPW should ensure strict compliance with the relevant PFMA and National Treasury requirements. Every effort should be made to ensure that the integrity of the tender process is maintained. In addition, bid-adjudication committees should comprise individuals who are suitably experienced and qualified, and therefore able to identify unrealistic proposals, which, as in the case of the above-mentioned projects, inevitably lead to costly delays.