Furthermore, a contract to the value of R457 million for the Brits Hospital was awarded to the same contractor in the North West province. The contractor did not submit the required tax clearance certificate and the outstanding taxes were deducted from the first payment to the contractor in the form of a garnishing order. The contract with the Joint venture of the Brits hospital was terminated. During a follow-up visit to the hospital in June 2011, it was indicated that the company that originally submitted the lowest bid was appointed as replacement contractor to complete the hospital. The Brits hospital is now due to be finalised in August 2012. c) In seven provinces, the Bid Evaluation Committees did not consult the Construction Industry Development Board register to confirm the registration and grading of the bidders during the evaluation process. Contracts to the value of R876,8 million were awarded to contractors for the construction of hospitals, clinics and health centres while the contractors were either not registered with the Construction Industry Development Board or were registered, but held a contract designation grading lower than required.