Public Procurement Office Seeks Explanation from 15 Construction Companies, Warns of Blacklisting

The Public Procurement Monitoring Office, operating under the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, has sought written explanations from 15 construction companies for failing to carry out work as per contractual conditions. Issuing a public notice on Wednesday, the office instructed the concerned contractors and suppliers to submit their responses in writing.

According to the notice, the explanations have been sought in line with Public Procurement Act, 2063, Section 63, which requires that concerned parties be given an opportunity to clarify their position before being blacklisted. The notice was published on 2082/10/16 (BS).

Based on details received from various public bodies, the office stated that several companies were found to have shown serious negligence in implementing contract agreements, failed to complete projects as per contract terms, or did not meet prescribed quality standards. As a result, explanations have been requested from the concerned firms.

Among the companies asked to submit clarifications are BKOI–Dhulikhel JV, Anjan Construction and Suppliers Pvt. Ltd., Gaurishankar Construction Pvt. Ltd., Bhairav Nirman Sewa, Ambe Construction Pvt. Ltd., Ramjan Bandhuwa Construction, and Himal Nirman Sewa. In addition, some contractors associated with different road division offices have also been included in the list.

The office has directed the companies to submit their written explanations either personally or through authorized representatives within seven days from the date of publication of the notice. It has warned that if satisfactory explanations are not received within the stipulated period, the process of blacklisting will be initiated in accordance with prevailing laws.

The Public Procurement Monitoring Office clarified that such measures have been taken to ensure transparency, accountability, and quality in public construction works. The move is expected to strengthen discipline in contract implementation and improve the overall effectiveness of government-funded development projects.