1. PUBLIC PROCUREMENT
A tool for Development..

2. SEQUENCE Significance Principles of Public Procurement
Public Procurement Framework in Pakistan
PPRA Rules commonly violated
Grievance redressal
Challenges
Opportunities
Conclusion

3. Significance Public Policy Tool; Taxpayers Money;
Volume and Diversity;
Savings;
Broader Impact;

4. Principles of Public Procurement
Transparency;
Equal Opportunities;
Efficiency;
Value for money;

5. Public Procurement in Pakistan
General Financial Rules;
Autonomous bodies followed their own rules;
PPRA Ordinance, 2002;
PPRA Rules, 2004;
Regulations/instructions.

6. PPRA Rules commonly violated

7. Rule 10 : Specifications
To be generic, without references to brand names, model numbers, catalogue numbers or similar classifications;
If essential to complete an otherwise incomplete specification, such use or reference to be qualified with the words “or equivalent”.

8. Rule 12 : Advertisement Methods
Rs 100,000 – Rs 2 Million: to be advertised on the Authority’s website;
Over Rs. 2 Million: to be advertised on PPRA’s website and at least two national newspapers having wide circulation.

9. Rule 13 : Response Time 15 days for National Competitive bidding;
30 days for International Competitive bidding;
Response time to be calculated from the date of the first publication in a newspaper or posting on the website;
In case of both, the response time shall be calculated from the day of its first publication in the newspapers.

10. Rule 28 : Opening of Bids
Same date for submission and opening of bids;
Bids to be opened at least 30 minutes after the deadline;
All bids shall be opened publically in the presence of the bidders or their reps;

11. Rule 33: Rejection of Bids
The procuring agency may reject all bids or proposals at anytime prior to the acceptance of a bid or proposal;
The procuring agency shall upon request communicate to any supplier or contractor who submitted a bid or proposal, the grounds for its rejection of all bids or proposals, but is not required to justify those grounds;
Notice of rejection of all bids or proposals shall be given promptly to all bidders;

12. Response to Violations
The procuring agency promptly informed;
Indicated on PPRAs website;
Reported to Auditor General’s office and Head of the Procuring agency;

13. Redressal of Grievances
On receipt of complaint of an aggrieved bidder prior to the entry into force of the procurement contract;
PA to constitute a committee;
Written complaints within 15 days of the announcement of bid evaluation report;
Decision on the complaint within 15 days of its filling;
Appeals can be filed in the relevant court of jurisdiction.

14. Achievements
Rate of Violations dropped from 26.35% in 2009 to 6.65% till October 2016;
tenders uploaded since July 2008;
80051 Violations identified in above tenders;
Arranged 235 Training Programs;
Trained 5485 participants from Public/Private sector.

15. Challenges Administrative and Financial Independence of PPRA;
Low capacities;
Grey Areas/ pre and post bidding stage;
Frequent Violations

16. Opportunities Culture of transparency and fair play;
Financial discipline;
Savings;
Wider social, economic and political impact;
Growth in business opportunities;
E-procurement;
E-training

17. Conclusion
An efficient and transparent Public Procurement policy is a linchpin for good governance and effective service delivery, where the citizens are the final beneficiaries. Public procurement should therefore, be seen as a tool to promote citizen welfare and growth. Openness and fair play will allow new entrants with innovations and ideas and increase private participation. While a corrupt and inefficient procurement system will achieve just the opposite.

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