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Date: 2021-10-14 Category: Not Applicable State: Union Government Country: India

Prior approval for Global Tender Enquiry under rule 161(Vi) of General Financial Rules (GFRs)

Issued by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare · Central Drugs Standard Control Organization

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The gazette notification pertains to prior approval requirements for Global Tender Enquiries (GTE) under Rule 161(iv) of the General Financial Rules (GFRs).
  • It forwards an Office Memorandum (OM) from the Department of Expenditure (DoE) regarding relaxation of restrictions on Global Tender Enquiries (GTE).

Key Changes

  • The Department of Expenditure (DoE) issued OM No. F.4/1/2021-PPD dated 08-10-2021 regarding prior approval for Global Tender Enquiry under Rule 161(iv) of General Financial Rules (GFRs).
  • Rule 161 (iv) of GFR 2017 states that global tender enquiry may be invited for estimated value of ₹ 200 crore or more.
  • The OM relaxes the restrictions imposed vide DoE OM No. F.20/4/2020-PPD dated 23.07.2020 regarding procurement from bidders from countries sharing a land border with India.
  • As per the new guidelines, for cases where a Ministry/Department considers relaxation necessary, a competent authority specified by the Department of Expenditure (DoE) may seek prior approval for relaxation.
  • Secretaries of Ministries/Departments can approve cases related to Ministries/Departments/Autonomous bodies/PSUs under their administrative control.

Impact Analysis

Impact on Government Departments

  • The departments need to identify the competent authority to seek prior approval for relaxation from the Department of Expenditure (DoE).

Impact on Suppliers/Bidders

  • The suppliers need to be aware of the revised approval process and ensure compliance.

Suggested Action Items

  • Ensure compliance with the revised guidelines in all future procurement activities.

Key Entities Referenced

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare: The issuing authority of the primary notification. Department of Expenditure (DoE): The central authority responsible for procurement policy and issuing the Office Memorandum (OM) regarding GTE relaxation. General Financial Rules (GFRs): A set of rules and guidelines governing financial matters in the government, specifically Rule 161(iv) concerning Global Tender Enquiries. Global Tender Enquiry (GTE): A procurement method where tenders are invited from suppliers worldwide. Autonomous Bodies/PSUs: Organizations under the administrative control of Ministries/Departments whose cases can be approved by the respective secretaries.
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