(1) A Public Entity while procuring shall have to procure by applying any of the following methods based on such conditions and purchase price as prescribed:-
(a) For procurement of goods, construction works or other services:
(1) By inviting open bids at international level,
(2) By inviting open bids at national level,
(3) By inviting sealed quotations,
(4) By procuring directly,
(5) Through participation of users’ committee or beneficiary group,
(6) Through force account.
(b) Procurement of consultancy service:
(1) By requesting competitive proposals,
(2) Through direct negotiations.
(2) In making procurement pursuant to this Act and the rules framed
under this Act, procurement shall not be so made in piecemeal as to limit
competition.