PMO directs immediate advancement of Sunkoshi-Marin bidding process
Summary
The Prime Minister’s Office has directed the immediate restart of the bidding process for the Sunkoshi-Marin Diversion Multipurpose Project under amended procurement rules. The government had earlier cancelled the tender over legal and procedural flaws after technical proposals were already approved.
Key Points
- The PMO has told the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation to immediately begin the bidding process for the Sunkoshi-Marin Diversion Multipurpose Project.
- The government earlier cancelled the tender after finding serious legal and procedural flaws in the procurement process.
- The project office had proceeded under old rules despite amended procurement regulations requiring technical and financial weightage for large contracts.
- Officials at the meeting said they would move ahead with the required procedures to complete the National Pride project on time.
