OTM vs LTM — full forms ki?
Definitions
OTM (Open Tendering Method) hocche default procurement method under PPR 2008 Rule 4. Procuring entity tender notice publicly publish kore — eGP portal-e, newspaper-e, CPTU portal-e। Je kono e-GP-registered eligible bidder participate korte pare.
LTM (Limited Tendering Method) hocche restricted method। Procuring entity ekta pre-screened list theke 5–10 bidder invite kore। Notice public na, only invited firms-er madhye competition. Public Procurement Rules 2008 Rule 4
Kokhon kon ta use hoy?
When to use which
OTM applies when:
- Estimated cost > threshold (typically BDT 50 lakhs for works, BDT 25 lakhs for goods)
- Adequate competition expected (multiple eligible suppliers)
- No emergency / time constraint
- Standard procurement (not specialised research / emergency relief)
LTM applies when:
- Low value: BDT 5 lakhs to 50 lakhs (works); BDT 5 lakhs to 25 lakhs (goods)
- Specialised goods/services with naturally limited suppliers
- Emergency situations (natural disaster relief, urgent repair)
- Previous OTM failed — no responsive bid received
- Continuation of previously-awarded contract under specific conditions
Side-by-side comparison
Comparison table
| Dimension | OTM | LTM |
|---|---|---|
| Notice visibility | Public — e-GP, newspaper, CPTU | Direct invitation only |
| Bidder pool | Any eligible registered firm | 5-10 invited firms |
| Evaluation transparency | High — public opening | Lower — limited audience |
| Competition level | Often 5+ bidders | Typically 2-4 bidders |
| Time to award | ~6-8 weeks from notice | ~3-4 weeks (faster) |
| Complaint rights | Open to all bidders | Only invited bidders |
Contractor-er upor impact ki?
Impact on contractors
Apni jodi mid-size contractor hon (annual turnover 5-50 crore), apnar best opportunity OTM-e। OTM-e level playing field — credentials sho, competitive price diye apni jite paren।
LTM-e get-invited hote hobe। Pre-screened list-e thakte hole: (১) procuring entity-r past projects-e satisfactory completion, (২) regular communication maintain, (৩) industry events participate। Eta long-term relationship building।
Decision tree — apnar tender kon ta?
Decision tree
Apnar specific tender OTM na LTM ta determine korar 3-step decision tree:
- Q: Tender notice ki e-GP / newspaper / CPTU-te public-ly publish hoyeche?
Yes → OTM (90% case)。 No → continue। - Q: Apni invitation letter peyechen?
Yes → LTM। No → either tender close already, or apni eligible noi। - Q: Estimated cost ki BDT 5 lakhs-er moddhe?
Yes → could be RFQ (Request for Quotation), even simpler than LTM।
TenderPulse-e tender ZIP upload korlei amra automatically detect kori — OTM, LTM, RFQ, DPM — ITB content theke। Apnar participation-er eligibility-eo confirm kore।