ENA MSME 2018-01-01 08:38:30 <p><strong>New Delhi, Jan 1 (KNN)</strong> In an attempt to address the hurdles and complications faced by the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with regard to accessing the public procurement mechanism, Federation of Indian Micro and Small &amp; Medium Enterprises (FISME) is inviting MSMEs to share their cases and experience.</p> <p>While it is estimated that Government agencies and PSUs purchase goods and services worth Rs. 30 lakh crore every year, there is a speculation that exists as MSMEs are increasingly encountering formidable hurdles and barriers in accessing public procurement business. </p> <p>Even the existing suppliers find disadvantages in the way the terms and conditions are designed and tenders floated - items are clubbed and requisite financial capabilities are exaggerated.</p> <p>Listing the lines along with the MSMEs could have faced irregularities; FISME informed that in case the MSMEs have faced any of the following or allied problems, the MSME may submit their case to the Federation.</p> <p>1. Making order quantity huge by clubbing of items for different projects and different types, rendering the tenders beyond capacities of MSMEs</p> <p>2. Setting redundant qualifying criteria like past performances which on occasions just match that of the favoured ones , requirements of costly testing equipment etc.</p> <p>3. Blatantly impractical conditions are stipulated for the overseas technology suppliers that nobody can reasonably accept</p> <p>4. Asking for large bid securities</p> <p>Compiling the cases, FISME will be preparing a report to be tabled before the government officials urging corrective action to ensure fair procurement opportunities for MSMEs.</p> <p>The MSMEs may submit their cases via email to <a href="mailto:debashish@fisme.org.in">debashish@fisme.org.in</a> before 15^th of January 2018.</p> <p><strong>(KNN/ DA)</strong></p> 18754 http://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/msme/fisme-invites-cases-from-msmes-regarding-complicationirregularities-in-accessing-public-procurement 2018-01-01 08:38:30 knnindia.co.in