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Nepal procurement rules apply different methods depending on the estimated value and nature of the goods: National Competitive Bidding (NCB), International Competitive Bidding (ICB), sealed quotation, catalogue shopping and direct purchase. Each method has its own thresholds, documentation and procedure.
DNB does not decide which method applies. We assess the goods side of any method: quotes for sealed quotation and direct purchase, catalogues and documentation for NCB and ICB, and delivery planning throughout.
- NCB uses PPMO standard bidding documents, with single-envelope or two-envelope procedures
- ICB opens the tender to international bidders for high-value goods
- Sealed quotation and direct purchase are simplified methods within defined thresholds
- Catalogue shopping procures standardized goods from approved catalogues
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.

Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions, Answered
100 more questions answered below in the complete question index for this topic.
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What is NCB procurement in Nepal?
NCB (National Competitive Bidding) is the competitive procurement procedure used within Nepal under PPMO standard bidding documents.
What is National Competitive Bidding?
National Competitive Bidding (NCB) is a competitive procedure for contracts within Nepal, using PPMO standard bidding documents.
What is NCB goods procurement?
NCB (National Competitive Bidding) is the competitive procurement procedure used within Nepal under PPMO standard bidding documents.
What is NCB 1S1E?
NCB (National Competitive Bidding) is the competitive procurement procedure used within Nepal under PPMO standard bidding documents.
What is NCB 1S2E?
NCB (National Competitive Bidding) is the competitive procurement procedure used within Nepal under PPMO standard bidding documents.
What is single-stage single-envelope bidding?
Single-stage single-envelope bidding submits all commercial, technical and financial documents together in one package.
What is single-stage two-envelope bidding?
Single-stage two-envelope bidding submits technical and financial proposals separately, with the financial envelope opened only after technical evaluation.
What is the difference between NCB 1S1E and 1S2E?
This concerns NCB (National Competitive Bidding) in Nepal, which uses PPMO standard bidding documents. DNB supports both goods supply and the documentation needed under these procedures.
When is a two-envelope procedure used?
This concerns NCB (National Competitive Bidding) in Nepal, which uses PPMO standard bidding documents. DNB supports both goods supply and the documentation needed under these procedures.
What is the technical proposal in NCB 1S2E?
The technical proposal is the part of a bid showing the product, specification and supporting documentation, evaluated before price in two-envelope procedures.
What is the financial proposal in NCB 1S2E?
The financial proposal is the priced part of a bid, opened and evaluated after the technical bid passes evaluation.
When is the financial proposal opened?
This concerns NCB (National Competitive Bidding) in Nepal, which uses PPMO standard bidding documents. DNB supports both goods supply and the documentation needed under these procedures.
How is technical responsiveness evaluated?
This concerns NCB (National Competitive Bidding) in Nepal, which uses PPMO standard bidding documents. DNB supports both goods supply and the documentation needed under these procedures. DNB can support the practical steps specific to your requirement.
What makes an NCB bid responsive?
This concerns NCB (National Competitive Bidding) in Nepal, which uses PPMO standard bidding documents. DNB supports both goods supply and the documentation needed under these procedures.
Can foreign products be supplied under NCB?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns NCB (National Competitive Bidding) in Nepal, which uses PPMO standard bidding documents. DNB supports both goods supply and the documentation needed under these procedures.
Can a Nepalese supplier offer imported goods under NCB?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns NCB (National Competitive Bidding) in Nepal, which uses PPMO standard bidding documents. DNB supports both goods supply and the documentation needed under these procedures.
Can an NCB tender require manufacturer authorization?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns NCB (National Competitive Bidding) in Nepal, which uses PPMO standard bidding documents. DNB supports both goods supply and the documentation needed under these procedures.
Can an NCB tender require samples?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns NCB (National Competitive Bidding) in Nepal, which uses PPMO standard bidding documents. DNB supports both goods supply and the documentation needed under these procedures.
Can an NCB tender require product certificates?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns NCB (National Competitive Bidding) in Nepal, which uses PPMO standard bidding documents. DNB supports both goods supply and the documentation needed under these procedures.
How can a supplier prepare for an NCB goods tender?
This concerns NCB (National Competitive Bidding) in Nepal, which uses PPMO standard bidding documents. DNB supports both goods supply and the documentation needed under these procedures. DNB can support the practical steps specific to your requirement.
What is ICB procurement in Nepal?
ICB (International Competitive Bidding) is a competitive procedure for high-value goods where international suppliers can participate.
What is International Competitive Bidding?
International Competitive Bidding (ICB) in Nepal is used for high-value goods procurement where international manufacturers and suppliers can submit bids.
What is ICB goods procurement?
ICB (International Competitive Bidding) is a competitive procedure for high-value goods where international suppliers can participate.
What is ICB two-envelope procurement?
ICB (International Competitive Bidding) is a competitive procedure for high-value goods where international suppliers can participate.
How does ICB differ from NCB?
This concerns ICB (International Competitive Bidding) in Nepal, used for high-value goods where international manufacturers can bid. DNB coordinates international sourcing, documentation and supply for such tenders. DNB can support the practical steps specific to your requirement.
Can international manufacturers participate in Nepal ICB tenders?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns ICB (International Competitive Bidding) in Nepal, used for high-value goods where international manufacturers can bid. DNB coordinates international sourcing, documentation and supply for such tenders.
Can a Nepalese company supply foreign products under ICB?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns ICB (International Competitive Bidding) in Nepal, used for high-value goods where international manufacturers can bid. DNB coordinates international sourcing, documentation and supply for such tenders.
Can a local supplier partner with an international manufacturer?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns ICB (International Competitive Bidding) in Nepal, used for high-value goods where international manufacturers can bid. DNB coordinates international sourcing, documentation and supply for such tenders.
What documents may be required from an international manufacturer?
This concerns ICB (International Competitive Bidding) in Nepal, used for high-value goods where international manufacturers can bid. DNB coordinates international sourcing, documentation and supply for such tenders.
Can ICB tenders require manufacturer authorization?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns ICB (International Competitive Bidding) in Nepal, used for high-value goods where international manufacturers can bid. DNB coordinates international sourcing, documentation and supply for such tenders.
Can ICB tenders require product samples?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns ICB (International Competitive Bidding) in Nepal, used for high-value goods where international manufacturers can bid. DNB coordinates international sourcing, documentation and supply for such tenders.
Can ICB tenders require international certificates?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns ICB (International Competitive Bidding) in Nepal, used for high-value goods where international manufacturers can bid. DNB coordinates international sourcing, documentation and supply for such tenders.
Can ICB tenders require technical compliance statements?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns ICB (International Competitive Bidding) in Nepal, used for high-value goods where international manufacturers can bid. DNB coordinates international sourcing, documentation and supply for such tenders.
How are international goods evaluated?
This concerns ICB (International Competitive Bidding) in Nepal, used for high-value goods where international manufacturers can bid. DNB coordinates international sourcing, documentation and supply for such tenders. DNB can support the practical steps specific to your requirement.
How are foreign suppliers represented in Nepal?
This concerns ICB (International Competitive Bidding) in Nepal, used for high-value goods where international manufacturers can bid. DNB coordinates international sourcing, documentation and supply for such tenders. DNB can support the practical steps specific to your requirement.
Can DDP delivery be required under ICB?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns ICB (International Competitive Bidding) in Nepal, used for high-value goods where international manufacturers can bid. DNB coordinates international sourcing, documentation and supply for such tenders.
Can CIF pricing be used in an ICB tender?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns ICB (International Competitive Bidding) in Nepal, used for high-value goods where international manufacturers can bid. DNB coordinates international sourcing, documentation and supply for such tenders.
Can international shipping affect tender delivery?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns ICB (International Competitive Bidding) in Nepal, used for high-value goods where international manufacturers can bid. DNB coordinates international sourcing, documentation and supply for such tenders.
What happens if an international manufacturer cannot meet the deadline?
This concerns ICB (International Competitive Bidding) in Nepal, used for high-value goods where international manufacturers can bid. DNB coordinates international sourcing, documentation and supply for such tenders.
How can a foreign manufacturer enter Nepal government procurement?
This concerns ICB (International Competitive Bidding) in Nepal, used for high-value goods where international manufacturers can bid. DNB coordinates international sourcing, documentation and supply for such tenders. DNB can support the practical steps specific to your requirement.
What is sealed quotation procurement?
A sealed quotation is a simplified bidding form where suppliers submit a priced offer for lower-value goods under defined thresholds.
What is a sealed quotation for goods?
A sealed quotation is a simplified bidding form where suppliers submit a priced offer for lower-value goods under defined thresholds.
When is sealed quotation used?
This concerns sealed quotation procurement in Nepal, a simplified procedure for lower-value goods. DNB can provide quotations, product information and supply for eligible sealed quotation requirements.
What is the difference between sealed quotation and NCB?
This concerns sealed quotation procurement in Nepal, a simplified procedure for lower-value goods. DNB can provide quotations, product information and supply for eligible sealed quotation requirements.
What goods can be procured through sealed quotation?
This concerns sealed quotation procurement in Nepal, a simplified procedure for lower-value goods. DNB can provide quotations, product information and supply for eligible sealed quotation requirements.
What documents are required for sealed quotation?
This concerns sealed quotation procurement in Nepal, a simplified procedure for lower-value goods. DNB can provide quotations, product information and supply for eligible sealed quotation requirements.
Is bid security required for sealed quotation?
This concerns sealed quotation procurement in Nepal, a simplified procedure for lower-value goods. DNB can provide quotations, product information and supply for eligible sealed quotation requirements.
Is a sample required for sealed quotation?
This concerns sealed quotation procurement in Nepal, a simplified procedure for lower-value goods. DNB can provide quotations, product information and supply for eligible sealed quotation requirements.
Can imported goods be supplied through sealed quotation?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns sealed quotation procurement in Nepal, a simplified procedure for lower-value goods. DNB can provide quotations, product information and supply for eligible sealed quotation requirements.
Can a supplier provide a quotation for sealed quotation procurement?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns sealed quotation procurement in Nepal, a simplified procedure for lower-value goods. DNB can provide quotations, product information and supply for eligible sealed quotation requirements.
How is a sealed quotation evaluated?
This concerns sealed quotation procurement in Nepal, a simplified procedure for lower-value goods. DNB can provide quotations, product information and supply for eligible sealed quotation requirements. DNB can support the practical steps specific to your requirement.
How is the lowest evaluated bid determined?
This concerns sealed quotation procurement in Nepal, a simplified procedure for lower-value goods. DNB can provide quotations, product information and supply for eligible sealed quotation requirements. DNB can support the practical steps specific to your requirement.
Can a sealed quotation specify a brand?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns sealed quotation procurement in Nepal, a simplified procedure for lower-value goods. DNB can provide quotations, product information and supply for eligible sealed quotation requirements.
Can a sealed quotation require a model number?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns sealed quotation procurement in Nepal, a simplified procedure for lower-value goods. DNB can provide quotations, product information and supply for eligible sealed quotation requirements.
Can a sealed quotation require a catalogue?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns sealed quotation procurement in Nepal, a simplified procedure for lower-value goods. DNB can provide quotations, product information and supply for eligible sealed quotation requirements.
Can a sealed quotation require warranty?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns sealed quotation procurement in Nepal, a simplified procedure for lower-value goods. DNB can provide quotations, product information and supply for eligible sealed quotation requirements.
Can a sealed quotation require delivery within a fixed period?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns sealed quotation procurement in Nepal, a simplified procedure for lower-value goods. DNB can provide quotations, product information and supply for eligible sealed quotation requirements.
Can DNB supply goods through sealed quotation procurement?
Yes, where the product falls within DNB's sourcing capabilities and applicable requirements. This concerns sealed quotation procurement in Nepal, a simplified procedure for lower-value goods. DNB can provide quotations, product information and supply for eligible sealed quotation requirements.
How can a supplier prepare a sealed quotation?
This concerns sealed quotation procurement in Nepal, a simplified procedure for lower-value goods. DNB can provide quotations, product information and supply for eligible sealed quotation requirements. DNB can support the practical steps specific to your requirement.
What causes rejection of a sealed quotation?
This concerns sealed quotation procurement in Nepal, a simplified procedure for lower-value goods. DNB can provide quotations, product information and supply for eligible sealed quotation requirements.
What is catalogue shopping in Nepal?
Catalogue shopping is a simplified goods procedure where a public entity selects standardized products from catalogues and procures directly under defined thresholds.
How does catalogue shopping work?
This concerns catalogue shopping in Nepal government procurement, a simplified procedure using product catalogues for standardized goods. DNB can provide catalogues, product information and supply. DNB can support the practical steps specific to your requirement.
What is a catalogue-based procurement?
Catalogue-based procurement purchases standardized goods directly from suppliers using product catalogues, subject to the applicable guidelines.
When can a public entity use catalogue shopping?
This concerns catalogue shopping in Nepal government procurement, a simplified procedure using product catalogues for standardized goods. DNB can provide catalogues, product information and supply.
What goods are suitable for catalogue shopping?
This concerns catalogue shopping in Nepal government procurement, a simplified procedure using product catalogues for standardized goods. DNB can provide catalogues, product information and supply.
What information should a product catalogue contain?
This concerns catalogue shopping in Nepal government procurement, a simplified procedure using product catalogues for standardized goods. DNB can provide catalogues, product information and supply.
Can a supplier submit a manufacturer catalogue?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns catalogue shopping in Nepal government procurement, a simplified procedure using product catalogues for standardized goods. DNB can provide catalogues, product information and supply.
Can imported products be supplied through catalogue shopping?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns catalogue shopping in Nepal government procurement, a simplified procedure using product catalogues for standardized goods. DNB can provide catalogues, product information and supply.
Can catalogue shopping require technical specifications?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns catalogue shopping in Nepal government procurement, a simplified procedure using product catalogues for standardized goods. DNB can provide catalogues, product information and supply.
Can catalogue shopping require product photographs?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns catalogue shopping in Nepal government procurement, a simplified procedure using product catalogues for standardized goods. DNB can provide catalogues, product information and supply.
Can catalogue shopping require model numbers?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns catalogue shopping in Nepal government procurement, a simplified procedure using product catalogues for standardized goods. DNB can provide catalogues, product information and supply.
Can catalogue shopping require warranty information?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns catalogue shopping in Nepal government procurement, a simplified procedure using product catalogues for standardized goods. DNB can provide catalogues, product information and supply.
Can catalogue shopping require manufacturer information?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns catalogue shopping in Nepal government procurement, a simplified procedure using product catalogues for standardized goods. DNB can provide catalogues, product information and supply.
Can catalogue shopping involve multiple suppliers?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns catalogue shopping in Nepal government procurement, a simplified procedure using product catalogues for standardized goods. DNB can provide catalogues, product information and supply.
How are catalogue products compared?
This concerns catalogue shopping in Nepal government procurement, a simplified procedure using product catalogues for standardized goods. DNB can provide catalogues, product information and supply. DNB can support the practical steps specific to your requirement.
Can DNB provide catalogues to institutions?
Yes, where the product falls within DNB's sourcing capabilities and applicable requirements. This concerns catalogue shopping in Nepal government procurement, a simplified procedure using product catalogues for standardized goods. DNB can provide catalogues, product information and supply.
Can DNB source catalogue products internationally?
Yes, where the product falls within DNB's sourcing capabilities and applicable requirements. This concerns catalogue shopping in Nepal government procurement, a simplified procedure using product catalogues for standardized goods. DNB can provide catalogues, product information and supply.
Can a government office request a catalogue from DNB?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns catalogue shopping in Nepal government procurement, a simplified procedure using product catalogues for standardized goods. DNB can provide catalogues, product information and supply.
Can products be supplied according to an institutional catalogue?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns catalogue shopping in Nepal government procurement, a simplified procedure using product catalogues for standardized goods. DNB can provide catalogues, product information and supply.
What should a supplier check before offering catalogue products?
This concerns catalogue shopping in Nepal government procurement, a simplified procedure using product catalogues for standardized goods. DNB can provide catalogues, product information and supply.
What is direct purchase in Nepal?
Direct purchase is a simplified procedure for eligible low-value or emergency goods where the public entity procures directly from a supplier.
What is direct procurement of goods?
Direct procurement of goods procures items directly from a supplier without open competitive bidding, within conditions defined by the regulations.
When can direct purchase be used?
This concerns direct purchase procurement in Nepal, used for eligible low-value or emergency requirements. DNB can provide quotations and supply where the direct purchase conditions allow.
What documents are required for direct purchase?
This concerns direct purchase procurement in Nepal, used for eligible low-value or emergency requirements. DNB can provide quotations and supply where the direct purchase conditions allow.
Can a government office request a quotation for direct purchase?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns direct purchase procurement in Nepal, used for eligible low-value or emergency requirements. DNB can provide quotations and supply where the direct purchase conditions allow.
Can DNB provide quotations for institutional requirements?
Yes, where the product falls within DNB's sourcing capabilities and applicable requirements. This concerns direct purchase procurement in Nepal, used for eligible low-value or emergency requirements. DNB can provide quotations and supply where the direct purchase conditions allow.
Can direct purchase involve imported goods?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns direct purchase procurement in Nepal, used for eligible low-value or emergency requirements. DNB can provide quotations and supply where the direct purchase conditions allow.
Can direct purchase require product documentation?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns direct purchase procurement in Nepal, used for eligible low-value or emergency requirements. DNB can provide quotations and supply where the direct purchase conditions allow.
Can direct purchase require warranty?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns direct purchase procurement in Nepal, used for eligible low-value or emergency requirements. DNB can provide quotations and supply where the direct purchase conditions allow.
Can direct purchase require delivery within a fixed period?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns direct purchase procurement in Nepal, used for eligible low-value or emergency requirements. DNB can provide quotations and supply where the direct purchase conditions allow.
Can direct purchase involve specialized equipment?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns direct purchase procurement in Nepal, used for eligible low-value or emergency requirements. DNB can provide quotations and supply where the direct purchase conditions allow.
Can direct purchase involve spare parts?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns direct purchase procurement in Nepal, used for eligible low-value or emergency requirements. DNB can provide quotations and supply where the direct purchase conditions allow.
Can direct purchase involve ICT equipment?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns direct purchase procurement in Nepal, used for eligible low-value or emergency requirements. DNB can provide quotations and supply where the direct purchase conditions allow.
Can direct purchase involve machinery?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns direct purchase procurement in Nepal, used for eligible low-value or emergency requirements. DNB can provide quotations and supply where the direct purchase conditions allow.
How should suppliers respond to direct purchase requests?
This concerns direct purchase procurement in Nepal, used for eligible low-value or emergency requirements. DNB can provide quotations and supply where the direct purchase conditions allow. DNB can support the practical steps specific to your requirement.
What information should a quotation include?
This concerns direct purchase procurement in Nepal, used for eligible low-value or emergency requirements. DNB can provide quotations and supply where the direct purchase conditions allow.
How should product specifications be described in a quotation?
This concerns direct purchase procurement in Nepal, used for eligible low-value or emergency requirements. DNB can provide quotations and supply where the direct purchase conditions allow. DNB can support the practical steps specific to your requirement.
Can multiple products be quoted together?
This depends on the applicable regulations, the bidding document and product availability. DNB assesses each requirement individually. This concerns direct purchase procurement in Nepal, used for eligible low-value or emergency requirements. DNB can provide quotations and supply where the direct purchase conditions allow.
Can DNB source a product specifically for direct procurement?
Yes, where the product falls within DNB's sourcing capabilities and applicable requirements. This concerns direct purchase procurement in Nepal, used for eligible low-value or emergency requirements. DNB can provide quotations and supply where the direct purchase conditions allow.
What should an institution verify before placing a direct purchase order?
This concerns direct purchase procurement in Nepal, used for eligible low-value or emergency requirements. DNB can provide quotations and supply where the direct purchase conditions allow.
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