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This explains the policy shift that makes chasing QCBS a real option rather than wishful thinking. It documents the October 2021 General Financial Rules change letting quality-oriented procurements under Rs 10 crore be awarded on QCBS, and pins down that non-financial parameters can carry at most 30% weight, so you know the ceiling on how much your technical edge can offset a higher price. Useful for arguing internally why you should skip a pure-L1 tender and wait for one scored on quality.

Lowest cost or 'L1' no longer the only way to select bidders: why Modi govt revised policy

From ThePrint by ThePrint 8 min read

  • Since the Oct 2021 GFR revision, L1 is no longer the only permitted selection method for Indian government procurement
  • QCBS can apply to quality-oriented procurements under Rs 10 crore, opening a lane where your technical fit counts
  • Non-price parameters are capped at 30% weight, so know the ceiling on how far quality can offset a higher price
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