The Public Procurement Monitoring Office has blacklisted four construction companies and joint ventures due to their failure to complete projects on time.
The Public Procurement Monitoring Office (PPMO) has recently announced that four construction companies and joint ventures (JVs) are placed on a blacklist. This decision follows recommendations from various public bodies, who cited the companies’ failure to complete projects within their agreed timeframes. The office made this public on Friday, stated that the blacklisted firms will be unable to participate in any public procurement process for a specific period.
Legal Basis for Blacklisting
This significant move was made according to sub-section (1) of Section 63 of the Public Procurement Act, 2063, based on recommendations received from different public bodies. The official notice clarifies that these construction firms and suppliers will be barred from taking part in any public body’s purchasing procedures for the entire duration of their blacklisting.
Companies Placed on the Blacklist
Indrayani Builders & Suppliers Pvt. Ltd.
Based on a recommendation from Dipayal Silgadhi Municipality, Indrayani Builders & Suppliers Pvt. Ltd., whose main person is Ashok Gaire, has been blacklisted for one year and six months.
Apan Nirman Sewa
Similarly, Saptakoshi Municipality of Saptari recommended blacklisting Apan Nirman Sewa, led by Santosh Kumar Paikada, for a period of two years.
Khaptad-B.L.B.-Namadeu J.V.
From Thalara Rural Municipality in Bajhang, a recommendation led to the blacklisting of Khaptad-B.L.B.-Namadeu J.V. and its partners – Khaptad Nirman Sewa, B.L.B. Construction, and Namadeu Nirman Sewa – for three years.
M.R.-Aryan J.V.
In a similar vein, the Irrigation and Water Resource Management Project, Saptari, recommended blacklisting M.R.-Aryan J.V. and its partner companies, M.R. Construction and Aryan Construction Multipurpose Pvt. Ltd., also for a three-year period.
Effective Date of Restrictions
The office confirmed that all these restrictions will apply from date the notice was published.
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