Manual for Procurement of Works - Second Edition 2025

Manual for Procurement of Works

Second Edition, 2025 | Government of India | Ministry of Finance

Document Overview

This is the official Manual for Procurement of Works (Second Edition, 2025) released by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, Government of India. This updated manual incorporates significant policy changes since its first edition in 2019.

Published: December 23, 2025
Authority: Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance
Edition: Second Edition (2025)

Key Features

Comprehensive guidance on public procurement procedures

Applicability from small repair works up to ₹60 lakh

Guidelines for larger works through PWOs and Public Works CPSEs

Updated policies and General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017

Latest legislative developments and Mediation Act provisions

Main Chapters Covered

Introduction to Procurement of Works

Need Assessment and Procurement Planning

Bidding Design for Works

Bid Invitation Process

Forms of Securities, Prices, and Payment Terms

Evaluation of Bids and Award of Work

Execution and Monitoring of Works

Registration and Governance Issues

Who Should Use This Manual?

This manual is intended primarily for Ministries and Departments with limited in-house engineering capacity. It provides broad procedural guidance for public procurement professionals, government officers, and organizations engaged in the procurement and execution of public works.

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Source: Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, Government of India

Last Updated: January 5, 2026

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