Bhutan Tenders

The Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) System: This is the central online platform for all government procurement in Bhutan. It is managed by the Ministry of Finance and provides access to all tenders, corrigenda, and notifications of contract awards.
The Department of Procurement and Properties (DPP): The DPP is responsible for developing and implementing procurement policies and procedures for the government of Bhutan. It also provides technical support and guidance to procuring agencies on the e-GP System.
The Ministry of Finance (MoF): The MoF is responsible for overall oversight of government procurement in Bhutan. It sets the budget for procurement and approves all major procurement decisions.
GlobalTenders aggregates tenders from Bhutan's official, authorities and agencies websites, newspapers, journals and magazines. With artificial intelligence and machine learning the data is authenticated, segregated and reorganized to make thousands of Bhutan Tenders easily searchable on a single platform.

All companies and individuals who are capable of fulfilling the requirements can potentially bid on Bhutan tenders. There might be additional restrictions based on domicile, experience and qualifications depending on the project's nature and complexity.

The Top products and services procured by the Bhutan government through tenders are:
Construction materials and services
IT equipment and services
Vehicles
Fuel
Pharmaceuticals
Medical equipment
Education and training services

The exact eligibility criteria vary with each Bhutanese tender, but some common requirements include:

• past experience
• minimum revenue
• legal status
• technical expertise
• financial stability
• ethical conduct

The Public Procurement Act 2008: This is the main act governing government procurement in Bhutan. It sets out the principles of transparency, fairness, and competition that must be followed in all government procurements.
The Procurement Rules and Regulations 2019: These rules provide more detailed guidance on the implementation of the Public Procurement Act. They cover topics such as procurement planning, tendering procedures, contract award, and contract management.
The Procurement Guidelines: These guidelines provide additional guidance on specific aspects of the procurement process. They are issued by the DPP and are updated regularly.

The size of the Bhutan tender market is estimated to be around BTN 15 billion (USD 200 million) per year. This includes procurement of goods, works, and services by all government agencies.

Bidding for tenders in Bhutan is extremely lucrative for companies of all sizes. Bhutan tendering authorities release contracts for most of the products and services procured by them benefitting small, medium and large enterprises. A few of the benefits of bidding on Bhutan tenders are -
Guaranteed income
Steady work
reputational boost
high value projects
expanding client base
upskilling and innovation

Increased use of e-procurement: The e-GP System is being used more and more by procuring agencies to publish tenders and receive bids. This is making the procurement process more transparent and efficient.
Greater focus on value for money: Procuring agencies are increasingly focusing on value for money in their procurement decisions. This means that they are not just looking for the lowest priced bids, but are also considering the quality of the goods, works, or services being procured.
Sustainability: Procuring agencies are increasingly taking sustainability into account in their procurement decisions. This means that they are considering the environmental and social impacts of the goods, works, or services they procure.

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