Govt blacklists 12 contractor companies, suppliers The government has blacklisted 12 contractor companies and suppliers, barring them from participating in procurement and bidding processes for periods ranging from six months to three years. Business 02 Jan, 2025
PM Oli issues stern directives to curb corruption PM Oli has directed various agencies to work effectively in curbing corruption and controlling smuggling. Kathmandu 25 Aug, 2024
Five construction companies blacklisted The Public Procurement Monitoring Office has blacklisted five construction and supply companies. In a notice today, the Office has blacklisted the companies. Business 05 Dec, 2023
23 construction companies blacklisted ​​​​​​​The Public Procurement Monitoring Office (PPMO) has blacklisted 23 construction companies for stalling the contracts of various public bodies. Business 08 Aug, 2023
Public Procurement Monitoring Office to operate 'Procurement Clinic' in near future ​​​​​​​The Public Procurement Monitoring Office (PPMO) is to operate ‘Procurement Clinic’. Business 08 Aug, 2023
PPMO seeks clarification from 16 contractors, supplier firm The Public Procurement Monitoring Office (PPMO) has sought written clarification from 16 contractors and one supplier company in order to exclude them from the blacklist. Business 08 Jun, 2023
FCAN warns of protest if project deadlines not extended ​​​​​​​The Federation of Contractors’ Associations of Nepal (FCAN) has announced that it will be compelled to suspend all project activities and initiate protests unless the government extends the deadline of the projects. Business 05 Jun, 2023
EDITORIAL:Govt's policies President Ramchandra Paudel presented the policies and programmes of the government at the joint session of the Federal Parliament for the fiscal year 2023/24 on Friday. Nepal 22 May, 2023
President presents policies, programmes President Ramchandra Paudel presented the policies and programmes of the government at the joint meeting of both Houses for the next fiscal year 2023-024) today. Nepal 20 May, 2023
FCAN wary of possible removal of a provision in procurement regulation The Federation of Contractors Association of Nepal (FCAN) has expressed strong reservations against the potential removal of a provision outlined in the 12th amendment of the Public Procurement Regulation 2007 (PPR), which allows a single construction business to be awarded up to five contracts. Business 27 Apr, 2023
Domestic industries struggle for market share While the government continues to stress enlarging the market share of domestic production and reducing the trade deficit, the import of wiring cables and conductors, which are deemed necessary for electrification purposes as well as in the development of hydropower projects, has gravely affected the market share of domestic manufacturers. Business 27 Mar, 2023
PPMO blacklists five construction companies The Public Procurement Monitoring Office (PPMO) has blacklisted five construction businessmen and supplier companies for stalling the contracts of various public bodies. Business 21 Feb, 2023