Rule 161 - Advertised Tenders | KartavyaDesk
Original Rule Text
Rule 161 Advertised Tender Enquiry (i) Subject to exceptions incorporated under Rule 154, 155, 162 and 166, invitation to tenders by advertisement should be used for procurement of goods of estimated value of [Rs. 50 lakhs (Rupees Fifty Lakh)28 and above. Advertisement in such cases should be given on GeM as well as on GeM- Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP). An organisation having its own website should also publish all its advertised tender enquiries on the website. (ii) The organisation should also post the complete bidding document in its website and on CPPP to enable prospective bidders to make use of the document by downloading from the web site. (iii) The advertisements for invitation of tenders should give the complete web address from where the bidding documents can be downloaded. (iv) [Global Tender Enquiry (GTE): (a) Where the Ministry or Department feels that the
What This Means
Rule 161 of the General Financial Rules (GFR), 2017, deals with how government organizations should invite tenders (bids) when they need to buy goods. Essentially, it says that if the estimated cost of the goods is ₹50 lakhs or more, the organization must advertise the tender publicly. This advertisement should be placed on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP). If the organization has its own website, it should also publish the tender enquiry there. This ensures transparency and allows a wider range of suppliers to participate in the bidding process.
The rule also mandates that the complete bidding document should be available for download on the organization's website and the CPPP. This makes it easier for potential bidders to access all the necessary information. The advertisement must clearly state the website address where the bidding documents can be found. This rule aims to promote fair competition and ensure that the government gets the best possible value for its money when procuring goods. Certain exceptions exist under Rules 154, 155, 162 and 166.
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Key Points
- •Advertised Tender Enquiry (ATE) is mandatory for goods procurement estimated at ₹50 lakhs and above.
- •Advertisement must be published on GeM and CPPP.
- •Organizations with websites must also publish tender enquiries on their websites.
- •Complete bidding documents must be available for download on the organization's website and CPPP.
- •Advertisements must include the web address for downloading bidding documents.
Practical Example
The Ministry of Textiles needs to procure specialized weaving machines for a new textile park. The estimated cost of the machines is ₹75 lakhs. According to Rule 161, the Ministry must issue an Advertised Tender Enquiry (ATE). They publish the tender notice on GeM and CPPP, including all the technical specifications and eligibility criteria. The Ministry's website, textiles.gov.in, also carries the same tender notice and the complete bidding document is available for download. Interested manufacturers, like 'WeaveTech India' and 'ThreadMaster Solutions', can download the document, prepare their bids, and submit them through the prescribed channels. This ensures a transparent and competitive bidding process, allowing the Ministry to select the best supplier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Test Your Knowledge
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As per Rule 161 of GFR 2017, for procurement of goods with an estimated value exceeding which of the following amounts is an Advertised Tender Enquiry (ATE) mandatory?
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