PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT
CE 78503

1. To introduce the concept of Procurement, Procurement Planning, Methods and Types of Procurement.
2. To make aware on the present procurement rules followed in Nepal.
3. To provide knowledge on dispute resolution that arises during contract.
4. To introduce on procurement guidelines followed by different Agencies working in Nepal.
5. To make aware on Technical Audit Process that is followed in Nepal.

1. Concept of Procurement(4 hours)
1. Definition
2. Difference between Public and Private Procurement
3. Procurement of Works, Goods and Services, and Consulting Services
4. Procurement Cycle
2. Procurement Planning
   (4 hours)
1. Plan and Planning
2. Need and Importance of Procurement Planning
3. Master Procurement Plan
4. Planning and Initiation of Individual Requirements
5. lImplementation Arrangements
3. Method of Procurement(5 hours)
1. Open Competitive Bidding
2. Limited Bidding
3. Sealed Quotations 3.4 Direct Procurement
4. Community Participation
5. Force Account
4. Types of Procurement(6 hours)
1. Unit Price Works (BOQ) Contract
2. Lump Sum Contract
3. Cost Reimbursable Contract
4. Time and Material Contract
5. Design and Build Contract
6. BOOT, BOT Contract
5. Present Procurement Rules and Regulations (Procurement of Consulting Services)(4 hours)
1. Advertising, EoI, ToR, and RFP Preparation
2. Technical and Financial Evaluation
3. Negotiation and Award of Contract
6. Present Procurement Rules and Regulations (Procurement of Works and Goods)(6 hours)
1. Bid Document Preparation including Technical Specification, Evaluation Criteria
2. Sale/Issue of Bid Documents, Pre-bid Conference, Bid Opening, Bid Examination, Bid Evaluation and Award of Contract
3. Nepal Specific Contract Management
7. Contract Management(5 hours)
1. Dispute: Causes and Resolutions
2. Extension of Contract
3. Termination of Contract
4. Closing of Contract
8. Introduction to Guidelines(4 hours)
1. FIDIC Documents
2. ADB Guidelines
3. WB Guidelines
4. Other Donor Guidelines
9. Technical Audit(5 hours)
1. Concept of Technical Audit
2. Status of Technical Audit in Nepal
3. Technical Audit Process
4. Performance Evaluation

Tutorial:

1. Prepare procurement master plan
2. Prepare typical tender notice
3. Bid-evaluation

Practical:

1. Prepare contract document
2. Field visit for technical audit

Project work:
At least five case studies on Procurement will be discussed in classes.
Evaluation Scheme:
The questions will cover all the chapters in the syllabus. The evaluation scheme will be as indicated in the table below:

*There could be minor deviation in mark distribution.