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Success of the tender stage of Ghanaian public labor-based construction projects

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  • Chelteau Barajei
  • Emmanuel Bamfo-Agyei
  • Prince Antwi-Agyei
  • Musah Osumanu Doumbia
  • Mac Nyameche

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Purpose - The procurement reforms carried out by the Government of Ghana have led to the creation of the Public Procurement Authority and the passage of the Public Procurement (Amended) Act 2016. Nevertheless, many obstacles could prevent an open and fair competition during the procurement of works. This significantly affects the success of Ghanaian construction projects. Therefore, this paper aims to explore the factors to enhance the success of the contractor selection phase of the Ghanaian public labor-based construction project. Design/methodology/approach - A quantitative research approach was adopted by this study. Data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire to 377 respondents across Ghana. The data was then analyzed using structural equation modeling. Findings - This study revealed that external, project procedures and project management factors impact the Ghanaian labor-based contractor selection phase success. Research limitations/implications - This study is limited to the contractor selection phase of Ghanaian public labor-based projects and developing nations with similar socioeconomic characteristics. Social implications - Strict adherence to this study’s findings will enable the government to undertake more infrastructure projects to raise the standard of living for its populace. Originality/value - Although several studies have been conducted to improve the success of construction projects in developing nations, very little focus has been placed on the success factors of the contractor selection phase of public construction projects. These findings are vital in discovering for the first-time factors influencing the success of the tender stage of public labor-based projects in Ghana and developing nations with similar socioeconomic characteristics.

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  • Chelteau Barajei & Emmanuel Bamfo-Agyei & Prince Antwi-Agyei & Musah Osumanu Doumbia & Mac Nyameche, 2024. "Success of the tender stage of Ghanaian public labor-based construction projects," Journal of Public Procurement, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 24(3), pages 281-301, May.
  • Handle: RePEc:eme:jopppp:jopp-10-2023-0078
    DOI: 10.1108/JOPP-10-2023-0078
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