DUDBC Current update
NBC 105:2025
Seismic Design of Buildings in Nepal Second revision · 2025 National building code
The current DUDBC seismic-design code for earthquake actions, analysis, structural systems and seismic checks for buildings in Nepal.
seismic design earthquake structural analysis soil classification
DUDBC Current update
NBC 205:2024
Ready-to-use Detailing Guideline for Low Rise Reinforced Concrete Buildings without Masonry Infill 2024 edition Detailing guideline
A ready-to-use route for low-rise reinforced-concrete buildings within the code's stated scope, limitations, site and structural conditions.
low rise reinforced concrete detailing site investigation
DUDBC Current update
NBC 206:2024
Architectural Design Requirements 2024 edition National building code
The national-code reference for architectural planning and design requirements, to be coordinated with structural, fire and services codes.
architecture planning access building design
DUDBC
NBC 110
Plain and Reinforced Concrete DUDBC publication Material & structural code
The building-code reference for plain and reinforced concrete materials, design and construction requirements.
concrete reinforcement design construction
DUDBC
NBC 111
Steel DUDBC publication Material & structural code
The building-code reference for structural-steel materials, design and construction provisions.
steel structural steel connections design
DUDBC
NBC 114
Construction Safety DUDBC publication Safety code
The national building-code reference for safety requirements during construction operations.
construction safety site safety temporary works workers
DUDBC
NBC 201
Mandatory Rules of Thumb: Reinforced Concrete Buildings with Masonry Infill DUDBC publication Mandatory rule of thumb
A simplified mandatory-rule route for reinforced-concrete buildings with masonry infill that fall within its defined limits.
rules of thumb masonry infill reinforced concrete low rise
DUDBC
NBC 202
Mandatory Rules of Thumb: Load Bearing Masonry DUDBC publication Mandatory rule of thumb
A prescriptive building-code route for load-bearing masonry buildings within the code's stated applicability limits.
load bearing masonry rules of thumb prescriptive
DUDBC
NBC 207
Electrical Design Requirements for Public Buildings DUDBC publication Building-services code
The national-code reference for electrical design requirements in public buildings.
electrical public buildings services safety
DUDBC
NBC 208
Sanitary and Plumbing Design Requirements DUDBC publication Building-services code
The national-code reference for sanitary and plumbing design requirements in buildings.
plumbing sanitary water supply drainage
DoR Current update
SSRBW 2073
Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Works — Third Amendment 3rd amendment · 2082 Standard specification
The current amended DoR specification set for road and bridge workmanship, materials, inspection, testing and acceptance.
road works bridge works specifications quality control
DoR Current update
DoR Norms 2075
Norms for Rate Analysis of Road and Bridge Works First amendment Rate-analysis norms
The DoR norms used to structure resource inputs and productivity assumptions for road-and-bridge rate analysis.
rate analysis productivity resources estimating
DoR
DoR MST
Manual of Standard Tests Official manual Testing manual
The DoR manual collecting standard laboratory and field test procedures used for road-construction materials.
laboratory field tests soil aggregate
DoR
DoR CMS
Contract Management System Manual Official manual Contract manual
The DoR reference for using its contract-management system and maintaining structured contract records.
contract management records monitoring reporting
DoR
DoR e-Library
Road and Bridge Manuals, Standards and Guidelines Live collection Official document hub
A DoR collection covering bridge standards, inspection manuals, quality-management guidance, traffic signs and other technical references.
bridge standards inspection quality management traffic signs
PPMO Current update
SBD · EPC ICB
EPC Contract — International Competitive Bidding Second revision · 2082/2026 EPC standard bidding document
The revised PPMO engineering, procurement and construction contract document for international competitive bidding.
Applicable when Use for an approved single-responsibility EPC package when the employer can define performance or output requirements and the contractor will carry design, procurement and construction responsibility under international competition. Confirm the current approval route because PPMO has revoked the 2079 EPC directive.
EPC directive status ↗ EPC works ICB turnkey
PPMO
SBD · EPC NCB
EPC Contract — National Competitive Bidding PPMO publication · 2080 EPC standard bidding document
PPMO's national competitive bidding format for procurement through an EPC contract.
Applicable when Use for an approved single-responsibility EPC package intended for national competition, with functional requirements clear enough to price and evaluate. Confirm the current legal and approval route before issue because PPMO has revoked the 2079 EPC directive.
EPC directive status ↗ EPC works NCB turnkey
PPMO Current update
SBD · Design & Build
Design and Build Contract — Single Stage, Two Envelope Revised 12 Aug 2026 Works standard bidding document
The current PPMO design-and-build works document using a single-stage, two-envelope procedure.
Applicable when Use when one contractor is to be responsible for both design and construction, the employer can state output and performance requirements, and technical proposals should be evaluated before opening prices.
Official document basis ↗ works design build 1S2E two envelope
PPMO
SBD · Works Direct
Procurement of Works — Direct Purchase PPMO legacy document · official archive Direct-purchase document
The PPMO-listed documentation format for direct procurement of construction works.
Applicable when Use only when direct procurement of works is permitted by the current Act and Rules, such as an applicable low-value or other specifically authorized ground. Do not use it to avoid competition or by splitting a package.
Current procurement rules ↗ works direct purchase direct procurement construction
PPMO Current update
SBD · Works NCB 1S1E
Works NCB — Single Stage, Single Envelope Revised 12 Aug 2026 Works standard bidding document
For NCB works up to NPR 20 million where a separate qualification requirement is not used.
Applicable when Use for national competitive bidding of works up to NPR 20 million when PPMO's stated route does not require a separate bidder-qualification assessment and technical and price information can be opened together.
Official document basis ↗ works NCB 1S1E single envelope
PPMO Current update
SBD · Works NCB 1S2E
Works NCB — Single Stage, Two Envelope Revised September 2026 Works standard bidding document
The current PPMO NCB works document for values above NPR 20 million using technical and financial envelopes.
Applicable when Use for national competitive bidding of works above NPR 20 million where qualification and technical responsiveness must be evaluated before the financial envelope is opened.
Official document basis ↗ works NCB 1S2E two envelope
PPMO Current update
SBD · Works ICB 1S2E
Works ICB — Single Stage, Two Envelope Revised 12 Aug 2026 Works standard bidding document
The current PPMO international works document using separate technical and financial envelopes.
Applicable when Use when the current Public Procurement Act requires or permits international competition, or the financing agreement requires ICB, and technical evaluation must be completed before opening prices.
Current procurement Act ↗ works ICB international 1S2E
PPMO
SBD · Works NCB
Works NCB with Qualification Requirement — Up to NPR 20 Million 30 Sep 2022 · still listed by PPMO Works standard bidding document
The PPMO-listed NCB works format with bidder qualification requirements for packages up to NPR 20 million.
Applicable when Use for NCB works up to NPR 20 million only when project risk justifies qualification requirements. Because PPMO also publishes a revised 2026 single-envelope form, confirm which current form the procuring entity has authorized before issue.
Official document basis ↗ works NCB qualification 20 million
PPMO
PQ · Works
Prequalification of Bidders August 2019 Prequalification document
The PPMO standard document for prequalifying bidders before issuing the applicable works bidding document.
Applicable when Use before inviting bids for large, complex or specialized works when capacity should be assessed first and only prequalified firms should receive or submit the final bidding document.
Official document basis ↗ works prequalification PQ eligibility
PPMO
SQ · Works
Works — Sealed Quotation PPMO publication · 2080 Sealed quotation document
The PPMO standard sealed-quotation document for works procurement within the applicable threshold.
Applicable when Use for clearly defined construction works that fall within the current sealed-quotation ceiling. Confirm the current threshold in the Rules and do not split a larger requirement to fit this method.
Current procurement rules ↗ works sealed quotation SQ quotation
PPMO Current update
SBD · Goods NCB 1S1E
Goods NCB — Single Stage, Single Envelope Revised 12 Aug 2026 Goods standard bidding document
The current PPMO national goods document for a single-stage, single-envelope procedure.
Applicable when Use for national competitive procurement of goods when specifications are sufficiently standard and technical, commercial and price information can be evaluated together without a separate qualification stage.
Official document basis ↗ goods NCB 1S1E single envelope
PPMO Current update
SBD · Goods NCB 1S2E
Goods NCB — Single Stage, Two Envelope Revised 12 Aug 2026 Goods standard bidding document
The current PPMO national goods document where bidder qualification requires separate technical and financial envelopes.
Applicable when Use for national competitive procurement of goods when qualification and technical compliance must be evaluated first and only responsive bidders' financial envelopes should be opened.
Official document basis ↗ goods NCB 1S2E two envelope
PPMO Current update
SBD · Goods ICB 1S2E
Goods ICB — Single Stage, Two Envelope Revised 12 Aug 2026 Goods standard bidding document
The current PPMO international goods document using separate technical and financial envelopes.
Applicable when Use when the Act, market conditions or financing agreement calls for international competition for goods, with technical and qualification evaluation completed before opening prices.
Current procurement Act ↗ goods ICB international 1S2E
PPMO
SBD · Catalogue
Procurement of Goods — Catalogue Shopping PPMO publication · 2080 Catalogue-shopping document
The PPMO document for procuring eligible proprietary goods through catalogue shopping.
Applicable when Use only for eligible goods available from a manufacturer or authorized dealer through a published catalogue and price structure, when the catalogue-shopping conditions in the current procurement law are satisfied.
Current procurement rules ↗ goods catalogue shopping manufacturer authorized dealer
PPMO
SBD · Goods Direct
Procurement of Goods — Direct Purchase PPMO publication · 2080 Direct-purchase document
The PPMO standard documentation format for direct purchase of goods where the method is legally available.
Applicable when Use only when direct procurement of goods is permitted by the current Act and Rules, including an applicable low-value or other specifically authorized ground. Record price reasonableness and do not split packages.
Current procurement rules ↗ goods direct purchase quotation price reasonableness
PPMO
SQ · Goods
Procurement of Goods — Sealed Quotation PPMO publication Sealed quotation document
The PPMO standard sealed-quotation document for goods procurement within the applicable threshold.
Applicable when Use for clearly specified goods within the current sealed-quotation ceiling. Confirm the threshold and any special rule for the goods concerned before issuing the quotation document.
Current procurement rules ↗ goods sealed quotation SQ quotation
PPMO
SBD · Consulting Direct
Consulting Services — Direct Purchase PPMO publication · 2080 Consulting procurement document
The PPMO documentation format for direct procurement of consulting services where the method is legally justified.
Applicable when Use only where the current procurement law permits direct selection of a consultant and the file records the legal ground, terms of reference, proposed fee and negotiation basis.
Current procurement rules ↗ consulting direct purchase single source TOR
PPMO
EOI · Consulting
Consulting Services — Expression of Interest December 2022 Expression-of-interest document
The PPMO standard EOI document for inviting qualifications and preparing a consultant shortlist.
Applicable when Use before the RFP when the assignment requires a competitive shortlist. The EOI assesses firm eligibility, relevant experience and capacity; it is not the final technical and financial proposal.
Official document basis ↗ consulting EOI shortlist qualification
PPMO
RFP · Consulting
Consulting RFP — Lump-Sum Contract Revised August 2019 Standard request for proposals
The PPMO standard RFP for consulting assignments whose outputs and deliverables can be defined clearly.
Applicable when Use the lump-sum form when the scope, outputs, deliverables and completion schedule can be defined clearly enough for the consultant to price responsibility for the complete assignment.
Official document basis ↗ consulting RFP lump sum QCBS
PPMO
RFP · Consulting
Consulting RFP — Time-Based Contract Revised August 2019 Standard request for proposals
The PPMO standard RFP for consulting assignments whose scope or duration cannot be defined precisely in advance.
Applicable when Use the time-based form when the assignment duration or level of effort cannot be estimated reliably in advance and payment needs to follow agreed staff time plus eligible reimbursable expenses.
Official document basis ↗ consulting RFP time based QCBS
PPMO
SBD · Other Services
Procurement of Ration PPMO publication · 2080 Other-services bidding document
The standard PPMO document listed under procurement of other services for ration supply.
Applicable when Use for procurement of ration or food-supply requirements classified by PPMO under other services, with quantities, delivery locations, quality standards and inspection arrangements defined in the bidding document.
Official document basis ↗ other services ration supply food
PPMO
PPMO · EPC Index
EPC Documents Collection and Status Notices Live official collection Official document index
The controlling PPMO collection for current EPC SBDs, editable files, notices and retained guidance.
EPC SBD ICB NCB
PPMO
PPMO · Works Index
Works SBD Collection and Archive Live official collection Official document index
The controlling PPMO collection for current and retained works bidding documents, including older editions still available from the office.
works SBD archive NCB
PPMO
PPMO · Goods Index
Goods SBD Collection and Archive Live official collection Official document index
The controlling PPMO collection for goods NCB, ICB, catalogue shopping, direct purchase and sealed-quotation documents.
goods SBD archive NCB
PPMO
PPMO · Consulting Index
Consulting Documents Collection Live official collection Official document index
The controlling PPMO collection for direct consulting procurement, EOI and standard requests for proposals.
consulting EOI RFP direct purchase
PPMO
PPMO · Other Services
Other Services SBD Collection Live official collection Official document index
The official PPMO collection for bidding documents published under procurement of other services.
other services ration SBD service procurement
PPMO Current update
PPMO · EPC Notice
Notice Revoking the EPC Directive, 2079 Official notice · 24 Kartik 2082 EPC status notice
PPMO's official notice states that the EPC Directive, 2079 was revoked. Check the current legal and approval basis before selecting or issuing an EPC SBD.
EPC directive revoked status
PPMO Current update
PPA 2063
Public Procurement (Second Amendment) Act Second amendment · 2083 Act / amendment
The current PPMO-published compilation of the Public Procurement Act through the second amendment of 2083.
procurement act PPA amendment law
PPMO Current update
PPR 2064
Public Procurement (Sixteenth Amendment) Regulations 16th amendment · 2083 Rules / amendment
The current 51-page amendment Gazette must be read with the earlier 179-page compilation through the 15th Amendment; it adds the e-marketplace and revises evaluation, thresholds and contract administration.
procurement rules PPR 16th amendment e-marketplace
PPMO
PPMO Notice
Notice on Use of Standard Bidding Documents 17 Poush 2081 Official notice
A PPMO notice directing attention to the use of prescribed standard bidding documentation in procurement proceedings.
SBD document use notice compliance
PPMO
PPMO Circular
Validity Period of Bid Security Official circular Circular
The PPMO circular addressing the validity period to be specified and checked for bid security.
bid security validity circular bidding
DoR
TEST · Soil
Soil and Earthwork Testing DoR test reference Practical test index
Start here for DoR laboratory and field procedures used to characterize soil and control earthwork construction.
soil earthwork compaction gradation
DoR
TEST · Aggregate
Aggregate and Base-Course Testing DoR test reference Practical test index
Use the DoR test manual together with the current road specification to select procedures and acceptance requirements for aggregate and pavement layers.
aggregate base course gradation abrasion
DoR
TEST · Bitumen
Bituminous Materials and Asphalt Testing Current specification path Practical test index
Use the current DoR specification for acceptance requirements and the Manual of Standard Tests for the applicable road-material test procedures.
bitumen asphalt binder pavement
DUDBC
TEST · Concrete
Concrete Materials and Strength Control NBC 110 reference Practical test index
Use NBC 110 as the building-code reference for concrete materials and construction requirements; project specifications may add sampling and acceptance detail.
concrete cement workability strength
DUDBC
TEST · Steel
Reinforcement and Structural-Steel Requirements NBC 111 reference Practical test index
Use NBC 111 for the building-code requirements governing structural steel; confirm product certification and project-specific test provisions before acceptance.
steel reinforcement tensile certification
NBSM
NBSM · NS Mark
Mandatory Products and Nepal Standard Certification Current NBSM service list Certification reference
Check the NBSM list of products subject to mandatory Nepal Standard requirements and the current NS-mark certification information when sourcing regulated products.
Nepal Standard NS mark mandatory products certification
Engineering SarathiStandards desk · Nepal