Manjunath S from Doosan Bobcat shares views on L1 Bidding System

Under L1 pressures, government procurement teams are often bound to purchase lower-cost, unproven equipment, which compromises quality, reliability, and overall project performance.

Manjunath S
Director
Doosan Bobcat

Quality and Performance Compromised under L1

With the L1 bidding system, the biggest drawback is that equipment quality, uptime, and longevity often get compromised. As a result, project productivity suffers, timelines are affected, and the overall outcome falls short of expected standards.

Under L1 pressures, government procurement teams are often bound to purchase lower-cost, unproven equipment. This not only leads to losses but also affects project deliverables, as the equipment fails to deliver the required quality and reliability.

Ensuring Better Procurement through DPRs and Due Diligence

To improve the L1 bidding system and ensure DPRs include practical and accurate specifications, policymakers should mandate the inclusion of a proven track record certificate for similar projects. Purchasers should conduct proper due diligence by visiting sites to check actual equipment working hours and maintenance costs. They should also be empowered to opt for superior products based on quality, reliability, and long-term performance, even if these are not the L152832-DSC03280-bobcat.webp