Kathmandu-based. Serving specialized requirements across Nepal.

What We Do

From Award Notice to Completed Contract

After evaluation, the entity announces its intention to award, the winning bidder submits performance security and signs the contract, and delivery and warranties are performed. Integrity rules prohibit collusion, bid rigging, fraud and corrupt practice throughout.

DNB supports suppliers from award through performance: contract documentation, performance security and contract signing from the supplier's side, and reliable delivery and documentation through contract execution.

  • Intention to award is announced before the contract is signed
  • Performance security guarantees full contract performance
  • Delivery delays can trigger liquidated damages under the contract
  • Ethics rules apply to bidders, suppliers and procuring officials

Our role: We support the supply side of procurement : product identification, manufacturer coordination, documentation and delivery. We are not a legal, financial or general procurement consultancy.

Contract Award, Performance and Integrity

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions, Answered

A Letter of Intent is the notification that the procuring entity intends to award the contract to a bidder, usually issued after evaluation and before the formal contract signing.

Performance security is the guarantee the winning bidder submits to commit to full contract performance. It is held until the contract obligations, including warranty, are completed.

Liquidated damages are the fixed penalties payable when delivery or performance is late, calculated as stated in the contract. They are not a substitute for performance and are applied as the contract defines.

Bid rigging is the manipulation of bids through agreement between competitors to fix prices or allocate tenders. It is unlawful and a ground for bid rejection and sanctions in public procurement.

Procurement rules prohibit corrupt practice, fraudulent practice, collusion and conflicts of interest. Bidders must certify integrity, and DNB does not support misleading documentation in any bid.

60 more questions answered below in the complete question index for this topic.

Complete Question Index : 60 questions and answers (click to expand)

What happens after bid evaluation?
This concerns contract award for Nepal government goods. DNB supports suppliers from award through performance security, contract signing and the start of delivery.

What is a Letter of Intent?
A Letter of Intent is a notification that the public entity intends to award the contract to a bidder.

What is an intention to award?
Intention to award is the public announcement of the bidder proposed for contract award.

What is a contract award notice?
A contract award notice announces that a contract has been awarded to a specific supplier.

What happens after a contract is awarded?
This concerns contract award for Nepal government goods. DNB supports suppliers from award through performance security, contract signing and the start of delivery.

What is a performance security?
Performance security is the guarantee the winning bidder submits to commit to full contract performance.

When is performance security required?
This concerns contract award for Nepal government goods. DNB supports suppliers from award through performance security, contract signing and the start of delivery.

How is performance security calculated?
This concerns contract award for Nepal government goods. DNB supports suppliers from award through performance security, contract signing and the start of delivery. DNB can support the practical steps specific to your requirement.

How long must performance security remain valid?
This concerns contract award for Nepal government goods. DNB supports suppliers from award through performance security, contract signing and the start of delivery. DNB can support the practical steps specific to your requirement.

What happens if performance security is not submitted?
This concerns contract award for Nepal government goods. DNB supports suppliers from award through performance security, contract signing and the start of delivery.

When is the contract signed?
This concerns contract award for Nepal government goods. DNB supports suppliers from award through performance security, contract signing and the start of delivery.

What documents are required for contract signing?
This concerns contract award for Nepal government goods. DNB supports suppliers from award through performance security, contract signing and the start of delivery.

What is a purchase order?
A purchase order is the official order placed by the procuring entity against the awarded contract.

What is a supply contract?
A supply contract is the signed agreement defining the goods, price, delivery, warranty and terms of supply.

What is contract commencement?
Contract commencement is the date from which the delivery period and contract obligations start.

When does the delivery period begin?
This concerns contract award for Nepal government goods. DNB supports suppliers from award through performance security, contract signing and the start of delivery.

Can the delivery period start after contract signing?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns contract award for Nepal government goods. DNB supports suppliers from award through performance security, contract signing and the start of delivery.

What happens if the supplier cannot sign the contract?
This concerns contract award for Nepal government goods. DNB supports suppliers from award through performance security, contract signing and the start of delivery.

What happens after contract signing?
This concerns contract award for Nepal government goods. DNB supports suppliers from award through performance security, contract signing and the start of delivery.

How should suppliers prepare for contract execution?
This concerns contract award for Nepal government goods. DNB supports suppliers from award through performance security, contract signing and the start of delivery. DNB can support the practical steps specific to your requirement.

What is contract performance?
Contract performance is the execution of the contract obligations including delivery, documentation and warranty.

What is contract administration?
Contract administration is the day-to-day management of the contract after award.

What is contract management?
Contract management covers monitoring, documentation and control of the contract through to completion.

What is contract compliance?
This concerns contract performance after a Nepal government goods award. DNB supports manufacturers, documentation and delivery so the contract can be performed reliably.

What is delivery compliance?
This concerns contract performance after a Nepal government goods award. DNB supports manufacturers, documentation and delivery so the contract can be performed reliably.

What is technical compliance after award?
This concerns contract performance after a Nepal government goods award. DNB supports manufacturers, documentation and delivery so the contract can be performed reliably.

Can the supplier change the proposed manufacturer?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns contract performance after a Nepal government goods award. DNB supports manufacturers, documentation and delivery so the contract can be performed reliably.

Can the supplier change the product model?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns contract performance after a Nepal government goods award. DNB supports manufacturers, documentation and delivery so the contract can be performed reliably.

Can the supplier change the brand?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns contract performance after a Nepal government goods award. DNB supports manufacturers, documentation and delivery so the contract can be performed reliably.

Can the supplier change the country of origin?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns contract performance after a Nepal government goods award. DNB supports manufacturers, documentation and delivery so the contract can be performed reliably.

Can the supplier substitute a product?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns contract performance after a Nepal government goods award. DNB supports manufacturers, documentation and delivery so the contract can be performed reliably.

What happens when a product becomes unavailable?
This concerns contract performance after a Nepal government goods award. DNB supports manufacturers, documentation and delivery so the contract can be performed reliably.

Can an alternative product be supplied?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns contract performance after a Nepal government goods award. DNB supports manufacturers, documentation and delivery so the contract can be performed reliably.

Who approves product substitutions?
This concerns contract performance after a Nepal government goods award. DNB supports manufacturers, documentation and delivery so the contract can be performed reliably.

Can quantities be changed after award?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns contract performance after a Nepal government goods award. DNB supports manufacturers, documentation and delivery so the contract can be performed reliably.

Can delivery locations be changed?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns contract performance after a Nepal government goods award. DNB supports manufacturers, documentation and delivery so the contract can be performed reliably.

Can delivery dates be changed?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns contract performance after a Nepal government goods award. DNB supports manufacturers, documentation and delivery so the contract can be performed reliably.

What is liquidated damages?
Liquidated damages are the fixed penalties payable when delivery or performance is late, as defined in the contract.

What happens when a supplier fails to perform?
This concerns contract performance after a Nepal government goods award. DNB supports manufacturers, documentation and delivery so the contract can be performed reliably.

How can suppliers manage contract performance risk?
This concerns contract performance after a Nepal government goods award. DNB supports manufacturers, documentation and delivery so the contract can be performed reliably. DNB can support the practical steps specific to your requirement.

What are ethical requirements in government procurement?
This concerns ethics and integrity in Nepal government procurement. DNB does not support misleading documentation and sources products through identified manufacturers and appropriate commercial channels.

What is fair competition?
This concerns ethics and integrity in Nepal government procurement. DNB does not support misleading documentation and sources products through identified manufacturers and appropriate commercial channels.

What is conflict of interest?
A conflict of interest arises when a bidder or official has interests that could compromise fair procurement.

What is collusion?
Collusion is an unlawful agreement between suppliers to manipulate competition in a tender.

What is bid rigging?
A bid is the offer submitted by a supplier in response to a tender, containing the technical and commercial offer.

What is fraudulent practice?
Fraudulent practice is misrepresentation of information to obtain an undue advantage in procurement.

What is corrupt practice?
Corrupt practice is offering or accepting improper benefits to influence procurement decisions.

Why should suppliers avoid misleading documents?
This concerns ethics and integrity in Nepal government procurement. DNB does not support misleading documentation and sources products through identified manufacturers and appropriate commercial channels.

Why should suppliers submit genuine certificates?
This concerns ethics and integrity in Nepal government procurement. DNB does not support misleading documentation and sources products through identified manufacturers and appropriate commercial channels.

Why should suppliers submit genuine manufacturer authorization?
This concerns ethics and integrity in Nepal government procurement. DNB does not support misleading documentation and sources products through identified manufacturers and appropriate commercial channels.

Why should product catalogues be accurate?
This concerns ethics and integrity in Nepal government procurement. DNB does not support misleading documentation and sources products through identified manufacturers and appropriate commercial channels.

Why should technical specifications be truthful?
This concerns ethics and integrity in Nepal government procurement. DNB does not support misleading documentation and sources products through identified manufacturers and appropriate commercial channels.

What happens if false documents are submitted?
This concerns ethics and integrity in Nepal government procurement. DNB does not support misleading documentation and sources products through identified manufacturers and appropriate commercial channels.

What happens if a supplier misrepresents a product?
This concerns ethics and integrity in Nepal government procurement. DNB does not support misleading documentation and sources products through identified manufacturers and appropriate commercial channels.

What happens if a manufacturer provides false information?
This concerns ethics and integrity in Nepal government procurement. DNB does not support misleading documentation and sources products through identified manufacturers and appropriate commercial channels.

How can a supplier maintain procurement integrity?
This concerns ethics and integrity in Nepal government procurement. DNB does not support misleading documentation and sources products through identified manufacturers and appropriate commercial channels. DNB can support the practical steps specific to your requirement.

How should suppliers document manufacturer communication?
This concerns ethics and integrity in Nepal government procurement. DNB does not support misleading documentation and sources products through identified manufacturers and appropriate commercial channels. DNB can support the practical steps specific to your requirement.

How should suppliers maintain tender records?
This concerns ethics and integrity in Nepal government procurement. DNB does not support misleading documentation and sources products through identified manufacturers and appropriate commercial channels. DNB can support the practical steps specific to your requirement.

Why is transparent procurement documentation important?
This concerns ethics and integrity in Nepal government procurement. DNB does not support misleading documentation and sources products through identified manufacturers and appropriate commercial channels.

How can suppliers reduce compliance risk?
This concerns ethics and integrity in Nepal government procurement. DNB does not support misleading documentation and sources products through identified manufacturers and appropriate commercial channels. DNB can support the practical steps specific to your requirement.

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