Dated : 05 Mar 2025

Procurement plays a pivotal role in the successful execution of rail-based infrastructure projects, forming the foundation for achieving project goals. It is critical in ensuring the project of such magnitude to be delivered in time, with quality and fit for purpose that construction companies selected for executing the work are both technically and financially qualified to meet the stringent...

Dated : 05 Mar 2025

Procurement processes are fundamental to public and private sector operations, involving the acquisition of goods and services essential for functionality. In India, platforms like the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) have modernized procurement through...

Dated : 05 Mar 2025

BPCL’s procurement process for service jobs such as civil, electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation works relied on manually mapping Schedule of Rates (SOR) in...

Dated : 05 Mar 2025

In February-2022, BPCL faced a critical logistical challenge when an import consignment of an additive, ordered from a foreign supplier, was erroneously delivered at Mundra Port instead of...

Dated : 05 Mar 2025

To achieve the aim of TB elimination the Intermediate Reference Laboratories (IRLs) and Culture& Drug Susceptibility Testing (C&DST) Laboratories are an integral part of the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP). The uninterrupted service of lab ensures that TB patients complete the TB diagnostic cascade and are initiated on appropriate treatment regimen at the earliest to achieve a...

Dated : 05 Mar 2025

The case study in context “Recykal” narrates the entrepreneurial journey of Mr. Abhay Deshpnade and his venture Recykal. The company is based at Hyderabad. The motivation for embarking on this venture came from immense potential of solid hitherto un-explored, fragmented and largely unorganized. The case delves into the associated challenges of funds, design and development of prototype...

Dated : 05 Mar 2025

The Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) system is a procurement method that evaluates both the quality and cost aspects of a bid. This paper outlines the policies and procedures in Govt Organizations for preparing a Request for Proposal (RFP) under the QCBS system, ensuring an evidence-based, objective marking system to maintain fair competition and eliminate bias. Focusing on process of...

Dated : 05 Mar 2025

In 2024, BPCL undertook Aerial Survey and 3D mapping of pipeline corridors using drone. This case demonstrates how leveraging drone services has transformed traditional operation processes. Through a detailed analysis of procurement strategies, vendor selection, and implementation challenges, this study provides insights into best practices and lessons...