Procurement Category, method and SBD

Section I: Procurement Methods

1. Procurement of Works

This involves hiring contractors to construct, repair, or maintain infrastructure. It includes small to large-scale civil engineering or building construction activities.

Examples:

• Construction of a new school or hospital building

• Blacktopping of rural roads

• Erection of retaining walls, culverts, or bridges

🛠️ Procurement Method for works are described at bottom section.

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🧱 2. Procurement of Goods

This refers to the purchase of physical items or materials necessary for a project or government office.

Examples:

• Purchase of Hume pipes for drainage

• Supply of steel parts for bridge construction

• Buying office furniture or vehicles

📦 Procurement Method for goods are at described bottom section.

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📐 3. Procurement of Consultancy Services

Consultancy services are required when expert advice, design, supervision, or reports are needed. These are generally intellectual services, not physical goods or construction.

Examples:

• Preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a building

• Carrying out an Initial Environmental Examination (IEE)

• Design and supervision of a hydropower or irrigation project

📋 Procurement Method for Consultancy services are at described bottom section.

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🎓 4. Procurement of Other Services

This category covers non-consultancy, non-construction, and non-goods related services, such as logistics, event management, or training delivery.

Examples:

• Conducting a training program for engineers or contractors

• Organizing a seminar or workshop

• Hiring logistics services for field visits

⚖️ Procurement Method for Other services:  Up to 5 lakhs by Negotiation. [PPR2064, 87A]

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✅ Conclusion

Understanding the correct procurement category and corresponding method is essential for ensuring compliance and successful project delivery. Whether you are a government official, engineer, consultant, or supplier, knowing the distinctions between works, goods, consultancy, and other services will help navigate the procurement landscape more effectively.

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📚 References:

• Public Procurement Act, 2063

• Public Procurement Regulation, 2064

• PPMO Guidelines and Standard Bidding Documents

  Section II: Download SBD and other docs

  Standard bidding document can be downloaded from PPMO-website 

  Section III: Procurement Method 

Procurement Methods for Works

SN	Procurement Method	Amount	Reference
1	Direct Purchase (Letter to standing list contractor)	Up to NPR 10 Lakhs	PPR, 2064 – 11th Amendment, Rule 85
2	Sealed Quotation (15 days notice in National Daily)	Up to NPR 20 Lakhs	PPR, 2064 – Rule 84
3	National Competitive Bidding (NCB) (30 days notice)	20 Lakhs to 5 Arba	PPR, 2064 – 12th Amendment, Rules 31 & 31E
4	International Competitive Bidding (ICB) (45 days notice)	More than 5 Arba	PPR, 2064 – 12th Amendment, Rules 31 & 31E
5	Force Account (No notice required)	Up to NPR 1 Lakh	PPR, 2064 – Rule 98(3)
6	User’s Committee (No notice required)	Up to NPR 1 Crore	PPR, 2064 – 11th Amendment, Rule 97
7	Beneficiary Group (No notice required)	Up to NPR 5 Crore	PPR, 2064 – 11th Amendment, Rule 97(A)

Procurement Methods for Goods

SN	Procurement Method	Amount	Reference
1	Direct Purchase	Up to NPR 10 Lakhs	PPR, 2064 – 11th Amendment, Rule 85
2	Sealed Quotation (15 days notice in National Daily)	Up to NPR 20 Lakhs	PPR, 2064 – Rule 84
3	Catalogue Shopping (7–15 days notice)	For heavy equipment, vehicles, etc.	PPR, 2064 – Rule 31B
4	National Competitive Bidding (NCB) (30 days notice)	20 Lakhs to 5 Arba	PPR, 2064 – 12th Amendment, Rules 31 & 31E
5	International Competitive Bidding (ICB) (45 days notice)	More than 5 Arba	PPR, 2064 – 12th Amendment, Rules 31 & 31E

Procurement Methods for Consultancy Services

SN	Procurement Method	Amount	Reference
1	Direct Purchase (National)	Up to NPR 5 Lakhs	PPR, 2064 – 11th Amendment, Rule 85
2	RFP from Standing List (15 days response time)	Less than NPR 20 Lakhs	PPR, 2064 – Rule 72
3	EOI and RFP (30 days response time)	Above NPR 20 Lakhs	PPR, 2064 – 11th Amendment, Rule 70
4	International Consultant	Above NPR 15 Crore	PPR, 2064 – 11th Amendment, Rule 70

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