DPIIT releases registration format for bidders from neighbouring countries

The bidders are also required to submit an application for security clearance, as per the format

The commerce and industry ministry has come out with a registration format for bidders from nations sharing a land border with India who want to participate in the country's public procurement process.

On July 23, the government had mandated that any entity from a country sharing a land border with India will be eligible to bid in any procurement process for goods or services only if it is registered with the competent authority. The decision was taken amid the border standoff with China.

"Accordingly, the bidders, who have beneficial ownership in countries which share land border with India and intend to participate