IPW draws attention to the owner's estimate (HPS) as a quiet point of failure in procurement integrity. Because every bid and the winning value are measured against it, an HPS built on inflated or cherry-picked market surveys can embed a mark-up into a contract before competition even begins. IPW urges agencies to document how each HPS was calculated and to make those references reviewable, so that the anchor price reflects the real market rather than a predetermined outcome.
IPW: Beware Manipulation of the Owner's Estimate
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IPW Commends Indonesian National Police for Investigating Alleged Corruption Involving Former Special Crimes Prosecutor, Calls for Comprehensive Accountability
Indonesia Procurement Watch (IPW) commends the Indonesian National Police (Polri) for pursuing an investigation into alleged corruption involving a former prosecutor from the Office of the Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus). IPW calls for a professional, independent, and transparent investigation that extends to all parties allegedly involved, emphasizing that equal application of the law is essential to restoring public trust and strengthening the fight against corruption.
11 July 2026IPW Urges President Prabowo to Uphold Firmness, Neutrality, and the Impartiality of Law Enforcement Amid Growing Tensions Between Law Enforcement Agencies
Indonesia Procurement Watch (IPW) has called on the President of the Republic of Indonesia to ensure that all law enforcement processes remain independent, professional, and free from interference. IPW believes that firm and impartial leadership from the President is essential to maintaining the integrity of law enforcement, strengthening coordination among law enforcement institutions, and restoring public confidence in state institutions. The organization also reaffirmed that anti-corruption efforts must be guided by the principles of equality before the law, the rule of law, accountability, and transparency, without exception or preferential treatment.
30 June 2026IPW Year-End Reflection on Procurement Integrity
IPW reviews the year's advocacy and restates its core message: oversight must start early and involve the public.