Analysis of Number of Bidders Relation with Engineer’s Estimate within Different Categories of Projects under Bharatpur Road Division

Authors

  • Anjay Kumar Mishra Post-Doctoral Research Scholar, Srinivas University, India and Associate Professor, Madan Bhandari Memorial Academy Nepal, Urlabari-3, Morang, Nepal. http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2803-4918
  • Bikash Wagle Engineer and Director, Tarapunja Engineering and Research Pvt. Ltd., Morang, Nepal.

Keywords:

Estimate, Collusive, Low, Bidding , Award System

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Published

2021-12-24