ACtE08 · Chapter 8Mock Test 05🏛️ Past Licensure QuestionID: 38e2bf08
Under the Public Procurement Act, the notice for bidding shall be published in a national daily newspaper giving a minimum period of at least 30 days in:
Under the Public Procurement Act, the notice for bidding shall be published in a national daily newspaper giving a minimum period of at least 30 days in:
Multiple Choice Options
- A
International bidding
- B✓ Correct Option
National bidding
- C
Sealed quotation
- D
Direct procurement
Detailed Technical Solution & Explanation
Under Nepal's Public Procurement Act (PPA 2063) and Public Procurement Rules (PPR 2064):
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National Competitive Bidding (NCB): Requires a notice publication period of at least 30 days in a national daily newspaper.
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International Competitive Bidding (ICB): Requires at least 45 days.
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Sealed Quotation: Requires at least 15 days.
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Direct Procurement: Negotiated directly without public competitive bidding periods.
Option Analysis:
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Option A (International bidding): Incorrect; ICB requires at least 45 days to allow international bidders sufficient preparation and logistics time.
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Option B (National bidding): Correct; NCB statutory minimum notice period is exactly 30 days.
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Option C (Sealed quotation): Incorrect; sealed quotations require a minimum publication period of 15 days.
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Option D (Direct procurement): Incorrect; direct procurement involves direct negotiation without open newspaper advertisement periods.
Reference: Mock Test 05NEC Licensure Syllabus