Punjab Procurement Rules 2014 Part 5

Total Questions: 50

1 - When can bid security requirement be waived?(Bud Security Exemption Rule 27)

A ) With PPRA approval
B ) For procrements
C ) Never ✅
D ) For government entities

2 - What justifies termination for default?(Contract Termination General)

A ) Single day delay
B ) Material breach of contract ✅
C ) Cost overruns
D ) Change in requirement

3 - A firm challenges black listing with in 30 days. What happens to ongoing bids ?(Vendor blacklisting schedule)

A ) Automatic suspension ✅
B ) Continue evaluation
C ) Require Higher security
D ) Conditional participation

4 - What is the status of departments specific procrement manuals ?(Procurement manual general)

A ) Must align with PPRA rules ✅
B ) Optional for large agencies
C ) Apply only to foreign funding
D ) Override PPRA rules

5 - For a 3 year fuel supply contract what price mechanism is fairest ?(Price adjustment contract )

A ) Annual 5% escalation
B ) Fixed price
C ) Suppliers discretion
D ) Quarterly market based adjustment ✅

7 - Who is responsible for ensuring staff now PPRA rules ?(Procrement training policy)

A ) PPRA only
B ) Each procuring agency ✅
C ) Training institutes
D ) Finance department

8 - After cancelling a flawed tender what must the agency do before rebidding?(Bid Cancellation Rule 35)

A ) Revise specification ✅
B ) Blacklist previous bidders
C ) Wait 6 months
D ) Seek cabinet approval

9 - Can foreign firms be Barred from bidding?(Foreign Bidders Rule 26)

A ) Only if prohibited by government policy ✅
B ) Never
C ) When local capacity exist
D ) For project

10 - What justifies extending a contract beyond original term?(Contract Extension General)

A ) Vendor request
B ) Budget surplus
C ) Political considerations
D ) Documented project needs ✅

11 - What do procrement auditors primarily examine?(Procrement Audits Rule 65)

A ) Staff workload
B ) Only financial transactions
C ) Vendor profit Margins
D ) Compliance with PPRA rules ✅

12 - Three bids are received but only two are present at opening. How to proceed ?(Bid opening Rule 30)

A ) Open all with recorded video ✅
B ) Return unopened bids
C ) Only open present bids
D ) Delay opening

13 - What information must be shared with UN successful bidders ?(Vendor Debriefing Rule 37)

A ) Scoring details ✅
B ) Committee members name
C ) Internal cost estimates
D ) Competitors bid prices

14 - An evaluation committee member previously worked for a bidding firm. What action is required?(Conflict of interest Rule 20)

A ) Continue if no current ties
B ) Disclose and rescue ✅
C ) Reduce that firms score
D ) Cancel the tender

15 - A contractor claims force majeure due to import restrictions. What proof is required?(Force Majeure Contract)

A ) Newspaper reports
B ) Government notification ✅
C ) Supplier letters
D ) Bank statements

16 - When should performance guarantee be released ?(Performance Guarantee Rule 56)

A ) After defect liability period ✅
B ) At 50% progress
C ) Never its security
D ) After project completion

17 - A framework contract for stationary expires in 3 months . What action is needed ?(Framework contracts rule 15)

A ) Price renegotiation
B ) Convert to direct contract
C ) Fresh bidding process ✅
D ) Automatic renewal

18 - Two bids are tied in scoring . What is the tiebreaker?(Bid Evaluation Rule 32)

A ) Lower price wins ✅
B ) Older company wins
C ) Local vendor preferred
D ) Draw lots

19 - How often must e Procurement registrations be renewed?(Vendor Registration Rule 3A)

A ) Annually ✅
B ) Never
C ) Per tender basis
D ) Every 3 years

21 - A vendor offers training seats to procurement staff. Is this acceptable?(Procurement Ethics Rule 4)

A ) Never ✅
B ) Only if free for all staff
C ) With PPRA approval
D ) Yes if disclosed

22 - When can bid security be claimed?(Bid security claim 27)

A ) If bidder refuses contract ✅
B ) For any withdrawal
C ) Only for fraudulent bids
D ) After project completion

23 - What must terms of Reference include for consultants?(Consultant Reporting Rule 44)

A ) Only deliverables
B ) Payment schedule only
C ) Staff qualifications
D ) Objectives scope and timelines ✅

24 - Department plans to procure 20 buses in June but funds arrive in September. What planning principle is violated ? (Procurement planning rule 8)

A ) Vendor rotation
B ) Quality standards
C ) Advertisement timing
D ) Budget resource alignment ✅

26 - A contractor completes work but with consistent quality issues . What long term action is appropriate ?(Vendor Procurement Rule 21)

A ) Reduced future bids
B ) Blacklisting ✅
C ) Mandatory supervision
D ) Training requirements

27 - A rural vendor lacks internet for e bidding . What accommodation is permitted ?(E procrement Rule 3A)

A ) Reject participation
B ) Designated facilitation center ✅
C ) Manual submission
D ) Proxy bidding

28 - A contractor disputes penalty charges . What is the first contractual step?(Arbitration Rule68)

A ) PPRA complaint
B ) Court case
C ) Media campaign
D ) Meditation ✅

29 - What records must be kept for 5 years ?(Procurement Records Rule 65)

A ) Committee minutes
B ) Financial documents only
C ) Only successful bids
D ) All bids and evaluations ✅

30 - When evaluating solar street lights what non cost factor may be considered?(Green Procurement Policy)

A ) Carbon footprint ✅
B ) Vendor location
C ) Staff qualifications
D ) Company agr

31 - A bidder submits revised financials before deadline but after technical bid opening. How should this be handled?(Bid Modification Rule 33)

A ) Seek PPRA approval
B ) Allow with penalty
C ) Reject as last submission ✅
D ) Accept changes

33 - A contractor seeks to assign 40% of consultancy work . What approval is needed ?(Contract Assignment Rule 64A)

A ) No approval
B ) Client's written consent ✅
C ) Cabinet approval
D ) PPRA notification

35 - A department misses FY-start Procurement plan deadline . What corrective action?(Procurement Calender Rule 8)

A ) Seek exemption
B ) Submit with in 15 days ✅
C ) Cancel planned procurements
D ) Combine with Q2 plan

36 - A patented medical device has no local equivalent. What procurement method applies ?(Proprietary Items Rule 59)

A ) Quality based selection
B ) Framework agreement
C ) International tender
D ) Direct contracting ✅

38 - A bid methods technical requirements but exceeds budget by 5% status ?(Responsive Bids Rule 31)

A ) Evaluated with mark deduction
B ) Sent for rebidding
C ) Referred to PPRA
D ) Automatically rejected ✅

39 - A JV's lead partner changes after bid submission . What is the impact ?(Joint Ventures Role 51)

A ) Allowed with approval
B ) Only if capacity reduces
C ) Automatic disqualification ✅
D ) Penalty applies

40 - A 100M project delays by 6 weeks . Calculation?(Liquidated Damages Contract)

A ) 4.2 M ✅
B ) 600000
C ) Actual costs
D ) Performance guarantee amount

41 - Can bid security be reduced below 5% for SMEs ?(Bid Security Exemption Rule 27)

A ) Never ✅
B ) Only for consultancies
C ) With cabinet approval
D ) Yes to 2%

42 - What evidence justifies termination for contracts slow progress?(Contract Termination General)

A ) Documented chronic delays ✅
B ) Verbal complaint
C ) Media reports
D ) Single missed milestone

43 - A blacklisted firms appeal is pending . Can they bid ?(Vendor Blacklisting Schedule)

A ) No ✅
B ) Only for small tenders
C ) With court stay
D ) Yes with higher security

44 - How often must department manuals be updated?(Procurement Manuals General)

A ) After rule amendments ✅
B ) Every 3 years
C ) Annually
D ) Never

45 - A 2-year cement supply contract should include?(Price Adjustment Contract)

A ) Fixed pricing
B ) Spot market rates
C ) Annual 10% escalation
D ) Quarterly CPI adjustment ✅

46 - A bidder proposes foreign experts for 50% staff. Acceptable? (Bidder Resources Rule 16)

A ) Never
B ) With tax clearance
C ) Yes if qualified ✅
D ) Maximum 30% foreign staff

47 - New procurement officers must complete training within ?(Procurement Training Policy)

A ) 6 months
B ) 3 months
C ) Before handling tenders ✅
D ) 1 year

48 - After cancelling a tender twice what is required?(Bid Cancellation Rule 35)

A ) Revised specifications
B ) PPRA investigation
C ) Vendor consultation
D ) Higher approval ✅

49 - Can preference be given to SAARC country bidders ?(Foreign Bidders Rule 26)

A ) No
B ) Yes ✅
C ) With Fed approval
D ) Only for projects

50 - What justifies extending a consultancy contract?(Contract Extensions General)

A ) Vendor profiles
B ) Staff attendance
C ) Unforeseen scope changes ✅
D ) Budget surplus