Nabhi's Manual for Procurement of Goods, Services, and Works in Government Departments

Nabhi's Manual for Procurement of Goods, Services, and Works in Government Departments – 2nd Edition 2023 serves as an essential reference guide for procurement officers, government functionaries, auditors, and vendors working with public departments. This authoritative manual systematically outlines the standard procedures, legal frameworks, and documentation protocols necessary to manage procurement operations within the government sector.

Fully aligned with the revised General Financial Rules (GFRs), 2017, and further updated to reflect recent Office Memorandums, Department of Expenditure (DoE) instructions, and GeM guidelines, this edition demystifies procurement policies for goods, services, and works across central and state government departments.

It explains procurement planning, bid preparation, e-tendering procedures, evaluation criteria, contract award and execution, vendor registration, dispute resolution, and audit considerations in a well-structured format. The manual is ideal for government officials, PSUs, procurement professionals, consultants, and contractors aiming to understand and comply with government procurement norms.

Key Features:

• 📘 Complete Guide on Government Procurement: Covers rules and processes for goods, consulting services, and works contracts, including procurement thresholds and bid types.

• ⚖️ Based on GFRs and Latest Circulars: Updated as per the GFR 2017, Manual for Procurement of Goods/Services 2022, CPPP/GeM portals, and all relevant DoE circulars.

• 💼 Step-by-Step Procurement Workflow: Detailed guidance on tendering process—from planning, publishing tenders, bid evaluation, to award of contract and post-contract monitoring.

• 🔍 Emphasis on Transparency & Accountability: Discusses ethical procurement, conflict of interest, and anti-corruption measures in line with CVC and CAG guidelines.

• 📑 Includes Formats & Checklists: Provides sample bid documents, evaluation criteria, contract clauses, and compliance checklists for easy reference.

• 🏛️ Ideal for Training & Compliance: A recommended resource for government training institutes, procurement workshops, and department onboarding programs.

• 🌐 Covers e-Procurement & GeM: Comprehensive insight into online procurement platforms, reverse auctions, and integration with GeM (Government e-Marketplace).

• 📚 Useful for Vendors & Contractors: Helps suppliers, service providers, and contractors understand the bidding process and compliance expectations in government tenders.

Why This Book is Essential:

• ✅ Trusted Government Reference: Widely used across ministries, departments, PSUs, and training academies for procurement-related roles and responsibilities.

• ✅ Legally Sound & Practically Oriented: Balances regulatory mandates with actionable guidance for real-life procurement execution.

• ✅ Improves Procurement Efficiency: Enables better planning, risk mitigation, and budget utilization in public procurement.

• ✅ Supports Audits & Vigilance Compliance: Ensures that procurement professionals follow auditable and transparent practices in line with CVC/CAG norms.

• ✅ Recommended by Procurement Experts: An indispensable tool for anyone involved in public procurement, e-tendering, or vendor management.

Nabhi's Manual for Procurement of Goods, Services, and Works in Government Departments – 2nd Edition 2023 is the go-to handbook for mastering public procurement in India. Whether you’re a procurement officer, auditor, contractor, or legal advisor, this manual offers the legal backing, procedural clarity, and operational know-how required to navigate the complexities of public sector procurement with confidence and compliance.