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Tender Notice Issues

What is an IFT?

IFT means Invitation for Tender. It is the formal invitation issued by the Procuring Entity requesting eligible tenderers to submit tenders.

General Procurement Discussion

What is an APP?

APP means Annual Procurement Plan. It contains the procurement activities planned by an organization for a financial year.

Tender Preparation

What is an e-GP Tender ID?

A Tender ID is a unique identification number assigned to a tender in the e-GP system. It helps users identify and search for a specific tender.

Tender Preparation

What is an e-STD?

e-STD means Electronic Standard Tender Document. It is a standardized electronic tender document used for applicable procurement categories.

PPR 2025 Clarification

What is OTM?

OTM means Open Tendering Method. Eligible tenderers may participate subject to the requirements and conditions specified in the Tender Document.

Tender Preparation

What is a Tenderer?

A tenderer is an eligible individual, company, firm, contractor, supplier, or other entity that submits a tender in response to an invitation for tender.

e-GP Registration

Where can I find official e-GP help?

Users should consult the official e-GP portal, applicable user manuals, FAQs and Help Desk resources for technical or account-related assistance.

PPR 2025 Clarification

What is a procurement method?

A procurement method is the legally applicable method used for procuring goods, works or services. The applicable method depends on the procurement circumstances and current rules.

Tender Preparation

What is a Tender Document?

A Tender Document is the complete set of documents containing the instructions, requirements, specifications, conditions, forms and evaluation criteria applicable to a tender.