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What is the main purpose of the Government e-Market Place (GeM)?
What is the main purpose of the Government e-Market Place (GeM)?
- To decrease transparency in procurement processes
- To limit competition among sellers
- To restrict the options available to buyers
- To provide a wide selection of goods and services from various sellers (correct)
How is the procurement process conducted on GeM?
How is the procurement process conducted on GeM?
- Offline and manual process
- Online and electronic from supply order to payment (correct)
- Via telephone conversations between buyers and sellers
- Through physical paperwork submitted at government offices
What is the significance of reverse bidding on GeM?
What is the significance of reverse bidding on GeM?
- It reduces competition among sellers
- It limits the product options available to buyers
- It helps in procuring bulk quantities at competitive rates (correct)
- It increases the final price of products/services
How are suppliers registered on GeM?
How are suppliers registered on GeM?
Why is it mandatory for Ministries or Departments to procure Goods or Services available on GeM?
Why is it mandatory for Ministries or Departments to procure Goods or Services available on GeM?
In accordance with the BSNL Corporate office letter mentioned, what is the requirement for executing work beyond the original contract value?
In accordance with the BSNL Corporate office letter mentioned, what is the requirement for executing work beyond the original contract value?
What is the function of Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) or Bid Security in a tender process?
What is the function of Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) or Bid Security in a tender process?
What is the consequence of executing work beyond the original contract value without proper approval as per the instructions given?
What is the consequence of executing work beyond the original contract value without proper approval as per the instructions given?
What is the purpose of Notice Inviting Tender (NIT)?
What is the purpose of Notice Inviting Tender (NIT)?
According to the BSNL Corporate office letter, what is required for issuing additional orders beyond the original contract value?
According to the BSNL Corporate office letter, what is required for issuing additional orders beyond the original contract value?
What is the significance of Security Deposit or Performance Guarantee in a contract?
What is the significance of Security Deposit or Performance Guarantee in a contract?
What does the BSNL Corporate office letter recommend as a security cover against approved additional work?
What does the BSNL Corporate office letter recommend as a security cover against approved additional work?
Which entity is responsible for setting guidelines, best practices, and issuing procurement manuals in public procurement processes?
Which entity is responsible for setting guidelines, best practices, and issuing procurement manuals in public procurement processes?
Based on the information provided, what is emphasized by BSNL regarding altering performance security deposit after award of work?
Based on the information provided, what is emphasized by BSNL regarding altering performance security deposit after award of work?
What is the primary objective of Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP)?
What is the primary objective of Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP)?
What is the role of the PROMISOR in a contract?
What is the role of the PROMISOR in a contract?
Under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, which section defines the interpretation clause on Proposal?
Under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, which section defines the interpretation clause on Proposal?
What is the definition of Consideration in the context of the Indian Contract Act, 1872?
What is the definition of Consideration in the context of the Indian Contract Act, 1872?
In BSNL tenders, what type of guarantee will NOT be accepted for security deposits like EMD and Performance security?
In BSNL tenders, what type of guarantee will NOT be accepted for security deposits like EMD and Performance security?
What happens to a Proposal when it is accepted according to the Indian Contract Act, 1872?
What happens to a Proposal when it is accepted according to the Indian Contract Act, 1872?
What is the purpose of 'Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)' or 'Bid Security'?
What is the purpose of 'Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)' or 'Bid Security'?
Which of the following is included in 'Bid documents/ Tender documents'?
Which of the following is included in 'Bid documents/ Tender documents'?
What does a 'Notice Inviting Tender (NIT)' signify?
What does a 'Notice Inviting Tender (NIT)' signify?
What is the significance of a 'Work Order' in contract management?
What is the significance of a 'Work Order' in contract management?
What distinguishes a 'Contractor' from a 'Bidder' in contract management?
What distinguishes a 'Contractor' from a 'Bidder' in contract management?
What platform are Ministries/Departments/PSUs expected to make all their procurements through?
What platform are Ministries/Departments/PSUs expected to make all their procurements through?
What has been dispensed with as per the Department of Expenditure OM No.F.1/8/2018-PPD dated 8.3.2018?
What has been dispensed with as per the Department of Expenditure OM No.F.1/8/2018-PPD dated 8.3.2018?
What action did BSNL decide to take in response to the production of fake certificates by bidders?
What action did BSNL decide to take in response to the production of fake certificates by bidders?
Why has it been advised that no APO shall be issued with a delivery period mentioned therein from the date of APO?
Why has it been advised that no APO shall be issued with a delivery period mentioned therein from the date of APO?
For verification of eligibility criteria documents submitted in the tender, who should the bidder show the originals to?
For verification of eligibility criteria documents submitted in the tender, who should the bidder show the originals to?
What is the explicit clarification that should be included in every APO according to the text?
What is the explicit clarification that should be included in every APO according to the text?
In which cases were fake certificates noticed to be produced along with the bids?
In which cases were fake certificates noticed to be produced along with the bids?
Why has E.CVC advised BSNL to make systematic improvements in the type of tenders invited?
Why has E.CVC advised BSNL to make systematic improvements in the type of tenders invited?
What type of tendering methodology should be followed based on the guidelines issued?
What type of tendering methodology should be followed based on the guidelines issued?
Why should tenders be invited from at least three empanelled vendors in case Limited Tendering is chosen?
Why should tenders be invited from at least three empanelled vendors in case Limited Tendering is chosen?
