# Trinidad and Tobago OPR Highlights Major Procurement Spending

The Office of Procurement Regulation (OPR) of Trinidad and Tobago reported **$15.97 billion** in public procurement awards during Fiscal Year 2024/2025, spanning over 141,000 transactions. Spending is heavily concentrated among a few large state enterprises including the National Petroleum Marketing Company, Water and Sewerage Authority, Heritage Petroleum Company, and the T&T Electricity Commission. The Joint Consultative Council for the Construction Industry (JCC) stresses the need for enhanced oversight, improved compliance with procurement regulations, and greater transparency through the publication of procurement plans. They also call for stronger enforcement by statutory bodies to address risks such as contract variations and unfulfilled procurements.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should anticipate increased scrutiny and regulatory enforcement targeting major state enterprises in Trinidad and Tobago.
- Agencies and contractors involved with large state-owned entities may face more rigorous compliance requirements and transparency expectations.
- Businesses should prepare for potential changes in procurement processes, including more detailed procurement planning disclosures and tighter contract management.
- This environment signals opportunities for firms specializing in compliance consulting, audit services, and procurement process improvements within the Trinidad and Tobago public sector.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 17, 2026

### Government Entities
- Office of Procurement Regulation (OPR)
- National Petroleum Marketing Company T&T Ltd
- Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA)
- Heritage Petroleum Company Ltd
- T&T Electricity Commission

### Sources
- [JCC on OPR report: Focus on big spenders - Trinidad Guardian](https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/jcc-on-opr-report-focus-on-big-spenders-6.2.2669603.e7c9ab6680) - Trinidad Guardian