61. The Public Protector may qualify service providers prior to the acquisition process if:(1) the qualification of service providers is preceded by a public notice to that effect on the electronic tendering system;
(2) a list of the qualified service providers is published on the electronic tendering system and every provider is informed of entry on the list or the reason for refusal if entry is denied; and
(3) a public notice of qualification is published again at least once a year, even though the Public Protector may qualify service providers at intervals varying from 1 to 3 years.