The government is working on a proposal of allowing works contract on the public procurement portal — Government e-Marketplace (GeM). And, a Cabinet approval for this is likely soon.
This initiative, when rolled out, will reduce time, standardise processes and enable seamless execution of contracts, said GeM chief executive officer (CEO) Prashant Kumar.
Works contract includes service as well as transfer of goods, such as construction of buildings and roads, as well as setting up of plants, among others.
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