Kathmandu. The Public Procurement Monitoring Office has blacklisted nine construction companies and supplier firms. The office has blacklisted these companies for a period of one to three years as per sub-section (1) of Section 63 of the Public Procurement Act, 2063 on the recommendation of various public bodies.

According to the notice issued by the office on Thursday, Kantipur Infrastructure and Suppliers Pvt Ltd has been blacklisted for three years. The company was recommended to be blacklisted by the Roads Division Bhaktapur.

Similarly, Shubhashree Technologies Pvt. Ltd. based in Bhaisepati, Lalitpur, has been blacklisted for two years. The company was recommended for action by the Highway Management Information System, Information and Communication Technology Section under the Department of Roads.

This time, the Public Procurement Monitoring Office has also taken action against a joint venture (JV) related to its own contract. The office has blacklisted the joint venture of Info Developers Pvt. Ltd., Bhupadhi Techno Service Pvt. Ltd. and Everest Telecom & IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd. for two years. The office has taken action against the JVs of these three companies involved in the contract related to information technology.

Similarly, Kings Construction Pvt Ltd Parbat, Nagbanshi Construction Kailali, Suhani Construction Service Dhanusha and Marvaita Construction have been blacklisted for one year each.

According to the Public Procurement Act, the blacklisted contractors and suppliers are not allowed to participate in the procurement process of any public entity during the stipulated period. This provision aims to make the companies and suppliers involved in the public procurement process accountable in accordance with the law and agreements.