Bangladesh Public Procurement Glossary
A stable bilingual definition for every core term in Bangladesh public procurement — PPR 2008, e-GP, and bid preparation — each linked to its authoritative source on TenderPulse.
e-GP (Electronic Government Procurement)
Also known as: eprocure.gov.bd · Electronic Government Procurement
Bangladesh's national e-procurement system at eprocure.gov.bd, operated by the Central Procurement Technical Unit (CPTU) under the Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority (BPPA). All government tenders are issued, submitted, and evaluated through this portal.
PPR 2008
Also known as: Public Procurement Rules 2008
Public Procurement Rules 2008 — the operational rulebook governing all government procurement in Bangladesh under the Public Procurement Act 2006. Defines tender methods, eligibility, evaluation, contract award, and complaint procedures.
PPA 2006
Also known as: Public Procurement Act 2006
Public Procurement Act 2006 — the parent statute that authorises the Public Procurement Rules 2008 and establishes the BPPA. PPR 2008 is the operational layer; PPA 2006 is the legislative basis.
BPPA (Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority)
Also known as: Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority
Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority — the apex regulator for public procurement in Bangladesh, formed under PPA 2006. Issues procurement guidelines, circulars, and amendments to PPR 2008.
CPTU (Central Procurement Technical Unit)
Also known as: Central Procurement Technical Unit
Central Procurement Technical Unit — the operational arm under BPPA that runs the e-GP portal (eprocure.gov.bd) and provides technical support to procuring entities across Bangladesh.
BOQ (Bill of Quantities)
Also known as: Bill of Quantities
Bill of Quantities — the itemised list of materials, work items, and quantities published with a tender. Bidders enter unit rates against each line; the total becomes the bid price. BOQ accuracy is a frequent disqualification ground.
Bid Security (EMD / Earnest Money Deposit)
Also known as: EMD · Earnest Money Deposit
Bid Security under PPR 2008 Rule 23 — a fixed amount set by the procuring entity, generally 2-3% of the official estimated cost, submitted as a bank guarantee, pay order, or demand draft, and valid for at least 28 days beyond bid validity.
Performance Guarantee (PG)
Also known as: PG · Performance Security
Performance Guarantee under PPR 2008 — a security submitted by the successful bidder before contract signature, typically 5-10% of the contract value, valid through the contract period plus the defect liability period.
Joint Venture (JV)
Also known as: JV · Joint Venture Agreement
Joint Venture under PPR 2008 — two or more firms bidding together under a formal JV agreement. The lead partner carries primary liability; financial and experience capacities sum across partners subject to PPR rules.
OTM (Open Tendering Method)
Also known as: Open Tendering Method
Open Tendering Method — the default PPR 2008 procurement method for tenders above the threshold value. Any eligible bidder may participate; the contract goes to the lowest evaluated responsive bid.
LTM (Limited Tendering Method)
Also known as: Limited Tendering Method
Limited Tendering Method — invitation-only PPR 2008 procurement used when OTM is impractical (urgency, specialised supply, security). Procuring entity invites a shortlist of pre-qualified bidders.
DPM (Direct Procurement Method)
Also known as: Direct Procurement Method
Direct Procurement Method — PPR 2008 method for buying from a single source without competition, allowed only in narrowly-defined emergencies or where the source is uniquely qualified. Subject to strict justification + audit.
Procurement Methods (PPR 2008 Rule 16)
Rule 16 of the Public Procurement Rules 2008 sets out the methods of procurement available for goods, works, and services. The principal methods are: Open Tendering Method (OTM) — used as the default for high-value procurements; Limited Tendering Method (LTM) — for limited-value or specialised procu
Bid Security (PPR 2008 Rule 23)
Rule 23 governs bid security (also known as earnest money or EMD) under the Public Procurement Rules 2008. Bid security is required for procurements above BDT 10 lakh (1,000,000) and must be in the form of an unconditional Bank Guarantee from a scheduled bank in Bangladesh, or a Pay Order, or a Dema
Bid Validity Period (PPR 2008 Rule 25)
Rule 25 prescribes the validity period for bids submitted under public procurement. The validity period must be specified in the tender documents and is typically 90 days for goods and works procurements, and may extend up to 120 or 180 days for complex works requiring detailed evaluation. A bidder
Evaluation Criteria (PPR 2008 Rule 27)
Rule 27 mandates that all evaluation criteria — both technical and financial — must be clearly stated in the tender documents at the time of issuance, and must not be modified after bid submission. Criteria fall into two categories: pass/fail responsiveness criteria (such as completeness of mandator
Similar Work Experience (Works Contracts) (PPR 2008 Rule 88)
Rule 88 specifies the similar work experience requirements for works (construction) procurements. A bidder must demonstrate completion of similar works within the look-back period stated in the tender (commonly 5 to 10 years). The number and value thresholds must be reasonable — typically the procur
Financial Capacity (Works) (PPR 2008 Rule 95)
Rule 95 sets the financial capacity requirements for works contracts. The bidder's average annual turnover over the last 3 to 5 years must be at least equal to a specified multiple of the estimated tender value — commonly 0.5 to 1.5 times. The bidder must also demonstrate working capital adequacy, t
Experience Requirements (Works) (PPR 2008 Rule 96)
Rule 96 prescribes the experience requirements for key personnel proposed by the bidder. For most works contracts the procuring entity requires nominated CVs for the Project Manager, Site Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, and (for specialised works) named technical specialists. Each CV must show e
Joint Venture Provisions (PPR 2008 Rule 98)
Rule 98 governs Joint Venture (JV) participation in public procurement. Two or more eligible firms may form a JV to combine technical and financial credentials to bid for a works contract that any single member could not bid for alone. The JV must execute a registered JV Agreement before bid submiss