Para 3.5.7.2 - Global Tender Enquiry | KartavyaDesk
Original Rule Text
3.5.7.2 Guidelines for resorting to GTE a) Market assessment should be done by the concerned institution, as certified by the Head of the Institution. Only after no Indian manufacturer is found, a GTE should be issued. b) In case no Indian manufacturer/ suppliers are found, procurement may be done, through GTE, subject to compliance of provisions of GFR and requirement of procurement through GeM. c) DEAN (R&D) or an appropriate authority within the institute will issue certificates as per para 3.5.7.3 below, before inviting GTE. As a reporting matter in the Board of Governors, such certificates should be tabled, and also shared with Office of the PSA, DPIIT and concerned Administrative Ministry. d) The information about the procurement of equipment should be shared across various Educational and Research Institutes, through the I-STEM portal, already established for this purpose by the PSA’s office. This will allow the equipment to be used by other institutions too, for research purposes. e) Analyze the equipment being procured time and again from abroad, and help developing them in India by identifying potential manufacturers and providing them technical assistance and expertise for developing the equipment. Half yearly reports on this action to be shared by the Institutes with the Office of the PSA, DPIIT and concerned Administrative Ministry/ A national level scheme will also be initiated by the Office of PSA for indigenous development of scientific equipment. f) Preference to local suppliers over foreign supplier as per the existing Government of India guidelines, should be observed as applicable.
What This Means
Para 3.5.7.2 of the Works Manual outlines the guidelines for resorting to Global Tender Enquiry (GTE) for procurement. Essentially, it emphasizes prioritizing Indian manufacturers and suppliers before considering international options. The rule mandates a thorough market assessment to confirm the unavailability of suitable Indian alternatives. If no Indian manufacturer is found, GTE can be initiated, but it must comply with the General Financial Rules (GFR) and utilize the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal where applicable. This rule affects all government institutions, particularly those involved in research and development, and aims to promote indigenous manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers.
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Key Points
- •Market assessment is mandatory to confirm the absence of Indian manufacturers before issuing a GTE.
- •Procurement through GTE must comply with GFR and GeM guidelines.
- •Institutions must share procurement information on the I-STEM portal to facilitate equipment sharing.
- •Institutions should analyze frequently procured foreign equipment to identify opportunities for indigenous development.
- •Preference should be given to local suppliers over foreign suppliers as per existing government guidelines.
Practical Example
The Indian Institute of Technology, 'TechVikas', needs a specialized Electron Microscope for advanced materials research. Dr. Sharma, the Head of the Institution, directs the procurement department to conduct a thorough market assessment. The assessment reveals that no Indian manufacturer currently produces an Electron Microscope meeting TechVikas's specific technical requirements. Consequently, the Dean (R&D) issues a certificate as per para 3.5.7.3, which is then tabled before the Board of Governors and shared with the Office of the PSA, DPIIT, and the concerned Administrative Ministry. The procurement is then initiated through GTE, ensuring compliance with GFR and GeM. The details of the procured equipment are also uploaded to the I-STEM portal to allow other research institutions to access it. TechVikas also prepares a report identifying potential Indian manufacturers who could be assisted in developing similar equipment in the future.
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