Public Procurement Rules, 2004 MCQs

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The term 'lowest evaluated bid' was replaced by 'most advantageous bid' vide:
SRO 442(I)/2020 dated 15th May, 2020
SRO 432(I)/2004 dated 9th June, 2004
SRO 834(I)/2021 dated 28th June, 2021
SRO 1241(I)/2006 dated 13th December, 2006
'Repeat orders' under Rule 2(1)(j) means procurement of the same commodity from the same source:
Under a framework agreement only
Through limited competition
Without competition, including enhancement of contracts
After fresh advertisement
'Value for money' under Rule 2(1)(l) means best returns for each rupee spent in terms of all of the following EXCEPT:
Quality and timeliness
After-sales service and upgradeability
Combination of whole-life cost and quality
Lowest price alone
'Procurement Assignment' (inserted January 2025) means assignment of procurement functions of a procuring agency to:
The Finance Division
The PPRA
Any public sector entity to perform them on its behalf
A private consultant
The Public Procurement Rules, 2004 apply to all procurements made by all procuring agencies of the Federal Government:
Whether within or outside Pakistan
Except autonomous bodies
Above Rs. 500,000 only
Within Pakistan only
Under Rule 4, procuring agencies shall ensure procurements are:
Lowest priced in all cases
Fair and transparent, bring value for money, and are efficient and economical
Restricted to national bidders
Approved by PPRA in advance
If the PP Rules conflict with an obligation arising out of an agreement with an international financial institution:
The agreement prevails to the extent of the conflict
The matter is referred to PPRA Board
The PP Rules prevail
The procurement is cancelled
All communications and documentation related to Federal procurements shall be in:
English only
Urdu or English or both
Urdu only
Urdu, English or the provincial language
Rule 9 prohibits:
Use of framework agreements
Advertisement of annual requirements
Splitting or regrouping of planned procurements
Procurement through e-pak acquisition