5. Open international bidding ( amended as per G.N. No.8 of 2009)

1) The Policy Office may, in the case of procurement through open international bidding, issue instructions relating to the criteria and the applicable percentage preference for domestic or regional goods, services or contractors.

2) For the purposes of section 18(1)(a) of the Act, the estimated value for procurement of goods, works and other services shall be 200 million rupees and for consultancy services 10 million rupees. (amended as per G.N. No.128 of 2012) and (amended as per G.N. No. 125 of 2013)