Indentor means the Professor/Officer-in-Charge of

Laboratories/Department/Office who initiated proposal for

procurement.

PI means Principal Investigator in respect of Sponsored

Research and Consultancy Projects.

The procedure to be followed in procuring the goods must

conform to the following yard-sticks:-

The specifications in terms of quality, type etc. as also

the quantity of goods to be procured should be clearly
spelt out keeping in view the actual requirement

Care should be taken to avoid purchasing quantities in

excess of requirement to avoid inventory carrying costs;

demand for goods should not be divided in to small

quantities to make piecemeal purchases so as to avoid
necessity of obtaining sanction of higher authority
required with reference to the estimated value of the
total demand

Offers should be invited following a fair, transparent and

reasonable procedure;

At each stage of procurement, the concerned procuring

authority must place on record, in precise terms, the
considerations which weighed with it while taking the
procurement decision;

funds are available for purchase

of goods and no liability incurred in anticipation of
funds/grants.

It must be ensured by the Institute that suppliers of

goods and services are paid their dues within the time
specified in the purchase order/contracts.
(xi) The Officers and Staff of the Institute responsible for
procurement should process all papers in a speedy and
transparent manner, answering queries from indenting
departments as well as from suppliers with courtesy and
accuracy.
(xii) The purchase procedure should be simple, transparent,
unambiguous and should be implemented by spending a
reasonable quantity of administrative time and effort.

The following points should merit attention to ensure

efficiency, economy and accountability in the purchase
system:-
(i) The Director may prescribe appropriate time frame for
each stage of procurement so as to reduce the delay
and make the concerned purchase officials more alert.
(ii) Appropriate purchasing powers may be delegated to the
lower functionaries to minimize the time needed for
decision making and placement of contract.
(iii) It must be ensured that supply order/contract is placed
on the successful bidder within the original validity of
the bids. Extension of bid validity must be discouraged
and resorted to only in exceptional circumstances

Rate Contract

DGS&D concludes rate contracts with the

registered suppliers, for goods of standard types.In the event of
procurement goods on such rate contract, the prices to be paid
and other salient terms and conditions of the purchase should
be in the line with those specified in the rate contract.
However, the NIT, Rourkela shall make its own arrangement for
inspection and testing of such goods where required.

The Institute may conclude its own rate contracts for items not
included in the DGS&D list. Rate contracts may also be made
for items covered under DGS&D contracts, at rates lower than
that of the DGS&D to ensure greater economy

Registration of Suppliers

DGS&D prepares and maintains item-wise lists of eligible

and capable suppliers, known as Registered SuppliersSuch registered
suppliers are, prima facie, eligible for consideration for
procurement of goods through Limited Tender Enquiry.

The supplier(s) will be registered for a fixed period (between 1

to 3 years),New supplier(s) may also be considered for
registration at any time provided they fulfill the required
conditions.

Offer for enlistment as registered suppliers may be invited

from intending suppliers through open advertisement in news
paper.

Enlistment of Indian Agents

It is compulsory for Indian Agents who desire to quote directly on
behalf of their foreign principals, to get themselves enlisted with the
DGS&D.

(i) The enlistment of the Indian Agent with the DGS&D under the
Compulsory Enlistment Scheme of the Department of
Expenditure, Ministry of Finance;
(ii) Copy of the agency agreement with the foreign principal and
the precise relationship between them and their mutual
interest in the business; and
(iii) Foreign Principal’s proforma invoice indicating the commission
payable to the Indian Agent, nature of after sales service to be
rendered by the Indian Agent etc.

Purchase of Goods without Quotation