Sustainable procurement policies and practices in BAPEX's project management to the SDGs

Abstract

In Bangladesh, BAPEX is the only one government owned oil / gas exploration organization for exploration, drilling and gas production for which procures goods, works and services as a large scale. Due to the intermediary role in the economy, Energy & Power sector hold a unique position with regard to sustainable development. This intermediary role is both quantitative and qualitative. Due to the efficient production, transmission and distribution systems through line pipe / cable, energy & power sector are being capable to foster sustainability. Energy & Power sector expands rapidly to achieve sustainable goal as well as to improve their environmental, ethical and economic performance. The study has been conducted with BAPEX’s concerned officials by addressing three aspects of sustainability (TBL’s 3P) to aware about the present scenario & policies of procurement practice and analysis on the strength, opportunities and barriers to adopt the sustainability in the public procurement of the different project executions. An effective and formal commitment is requisite among the government bodies, procurement entity and project authorities through proper channel for effective sustainable development. Apart from, limiting of major obstacles, such as, financial barriers, land acquisition difficulties and bureaucratic complexities may create positive scope to adopt sustainability in procurement for project of BAPEX. The report comprises a brief overview of the Sustainable procurement policies and practices in BAPEX’s Project Management to the SDGs, along with brief scope of BAPEX, functions, and working procedure of the procurement department. The report also includes an analysis and evaluation of the different projects activities, procurement department and possible recommendation to improve the present status of the organization.