Question : PROVISION OF SINGLE VENDOR CONTRACT SYSTEM



(a) whether the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) proposes to implement the single-vendor contract system in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the name of companies selected by BSNL for such system;

(c) whether single-vendor contract system will lessen the competition and enable the company to provide its services at arbitrary rates; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI GURUDAS KAMAT)

(a) No, Sir.

(b) to (d) Do not arise in view of (a) above.