The Local Government Division has ordered the suspension of all government tender and procurement processes until the necessary rules are formulated under the Public Procurement (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026, and a new rate schedule is published.

The directive was announced in a circular issued on Thursday (October 15) by the Administration-1 Branch of the Local Government Division under the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives.

The circular, signed by Senior Assistant Secretary A. B. M. Ariful Islam, stated that all new and ongoing tender and procurement processes related to works, services and the supply of goods would remain suspended until the formulation of the new rules under the Public Procurement (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026, is completed and the new rate schedule is published.

However, the suspension will not apply to matters involving state emergencies.

The circular further stated that the suspension would remain in effect until further instructions are issued. All relevant agencies have been requested to take the necessary measures to implement the directive.