If you have gone through my previous blog, you already know that I work at Nepal Oil Corporation Limited (NOC). NOC is a public entity, and like all government bodies and public organizations, it must carry out procurement (whether for goods, works, services, or other services) in line with the Public Procurement Act, 2063 (PPA) and the Public Procurement Regulations, 2064 (PPR).
In
addition to these national frameworks, NOC also has its own bylaw “अर्थिक प्रशासन
तथा खरिद सम्बन्धि विनियमावली,
२०६४” which in
line with the Public Procurement Act, 2063 and Public Procurement Regulations,
2064 (PPR). This bylaw ensures that NOC’s financial administration and
procurement activities are carried out in compliance with country's laws while
addressing the corporation’s specific needs, such as oil supply projects,
aviation fuel depots, and infrastructure development. Together, these legal
provisions make procurement more systematic and transparent, ensuring that all
processes remain fair, accountable, and uniform in all the public entity so
that it is easy to access all the process followed by all the public entity.
Currently, I am working in the Engineering Projects and IT Department of NOC. This department is mainly responsible for procuring the essential goods, works, and services needed for the smooth functioning of the corporation. Since I am part of this team, public procurement has become one of the key areas I am involved in and one that I genuinely enjoy working on. That is exactly why I chose to write about it.
Entering
this field, however, was not an easy beginning. Back in my civil engineering
studies, I had the chance to select Public Procurement as an elective subject,
but I chose a different subject instead. I was unaware but that decision made
my initial journey in this area a little more difficult. At first, it seemed
quite challenging, but over time I developed keen interest and eventually
realized how practical and impactful this field truly is. It is unavoidable in
any governmental sector.
Today, I
am directly involved in public procurement and want to share my knowledge with
those who are curious but don’t know where to start and how to follow the
process. Through this blog, I plan to explain procurement step by step;
covering its concepts, processes, and practices in Nepal from my viewpoint. I
am still in the learning phase myself and make sure not to miss any opportunity
for training or exposure. I also feel grateful to have access to renowned
experts in this field, from whom I can learn and seek guidance at any time in
need. In public procurement there are some clauses or terms where you get stuck
and confused most of the time. In such case, I am glad that I can clear my
confusions by their support.
I believe
that sharing this knowledge will not only help beginners but also create a
space for professionals and experts to exchange ideas. This is just the
beginning of my journey into writing about public procurement. I will be
breaking down each section in simple terms so that readers can follow along
easily; whether for practical application or academic study.
Later on,
I am also planning to share videos and additional resources that I have
collected to make the learning process more engaging. I will try to explain the
processes clearly by quoting the relevant PPA clauses and PPR rule so that you
get a clear picture of how the system works and how we are bound by these
procedures. If you have specific topics or sub-topics regarding public
procurement which you are interested in, please feel free to comment. I am
eager to explore each area in detail and will do my best to write in very clear
and simple language.