RULINGĀ
i. Introduction:Ā
[1] This case is about the proper interpretation of a clause in the contract signed between theĀ parties herein. The central issue for my determination is whether the said Clause 9.1 in theĀ agreement bars the Defendant from engaging another entity or individual to provide the servicesĀ the Plaintiff perform under the contract signed. Resolution of this issue requires determination ofĀ whether the Clause 9.1 confers exclusive right on the Plaintiff and, if so, whether same is in breachĀ of the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663).
[2] The Plaintiff claims the following judicial reliefs per its writ of summons filed onĀ December 11, 2017:Ā
i. An order by way of specific performance of the Information Technology ServicesĀ Agreement dated January 29, 2010 that the Defendant renews the InformationĀ Services Agreement in favour of Plaintiff;Ā
ii. General Damages in addition to specific performance;Ā
iii. An order of injunction restraining the Defendant by its officeā¦