Armenian National Polytechnic University Acquires Medals Worth 122,000 Drams Each

The Armenian ministry of finance's procurement system includes some noteworthy figures for the year 2019. Specifically, the Armenian National Polytechnic Foundation has purchased a significant amount of food products. This information was reported by armtimes.com.

Below are some of these purchases:

• Soft beef - 815 kg - 3,178,000 drams
• Butter – 555 kg – 1,868,000 drams
• Poultry meat – 705 kg – 1,059,000 drams
• Bread – 722,000 drams
• Yogurt – 656,000 drams
• Milk – 1,560 liters – 624,000 drams
• Lori cheese – 232 kg – 539,000 drams
• Apples – 1,250 kg – 426,000 drams
• Potatoes – 2,260 kg – 336,000 drams
• Eggs – 6,235 pieces – 319,000 drams
• Bananas – 485 kg – 312,000 drams
• Sour cream – 303,000 drams
• Cookies – 190 kg – 239,000 drams
• Sugar – 675 kg – 209,000 drams
• Caramel candies – 155 kg – 186,000 drams
• High-quality wheat flour – 718 kg – 173,000 drams
• Cookies – 205 kg – 153,000 drams
• Condensed milk – 125 kg – 150,000 drams
• Rice – 350 kg – 141,000 drams
• Pasta – 451 kg – 133,000 drams
• Processed peas – 139 kg – 125,000 drams
• Dried fruits – 62 kg – 124,000 drams
• Cleaned cabbage – 820 kg – 123,000 drams
• Classic cottage cheese – 96 kg – 118,000 drams
• Vegetable oils – 198 kg – 116,000 drams
• Natural honey – 33 kg – 114,000 drams

Apart from these items, there are several dozen other food products planned for procurement at lower prices. Moreover, some interesting figures can also be seen regarding the university's purchases. In particular, there are plans to acquire 5,000 liters of premium quality gasoline and an equal amount of regular gasoline, totaling 4,100,000 drams. Additionally, 2,444 liters of regular gasoline is planned for procurement for the university's Kapan branch, at a total cost of 1,099,000 drams.

There are also various medal and badge procurements planned, with the most expensive one possibly costing 122,500 drams each. A total of 7 medals will be acquired, amounting to 857,000 drams.

The Armenian Times has sent an inquiry to the Armenian National Polytechnic University asking for the purpose behind these food purchases and when and where they will be utilized. We also inquired how many vehicles will be served by such a quantity of gasoline and whose vehicles they will be servicing.

In response, the university's public relations and information department stated: "The Armenian National Polytechnic University has operated an uninterrupted kindergarten since 1986. Currently, the number of children is 110, and there is a trend of increase. The food products mentioned in your inquiry are intended to provide a varied diet for the kindergarten children, in accordance with the necessary caloric intake specified by the Ministry of Health of Armenia. The winning organizations from the food procurement competition are required to supply the specified quantities of food products by the end of the year.

For more detailed information about the university's kindergarten, you can also check the official website of the Armenian National Polytechnic University Foundation. The medals and badges included in the procurement plan are intended for the "Polytechnic Awards 2019" organized by the Student Council. This award ceremony takes place annually in various categories. The medals and badges are made of silver and coated with gold.

According to preliminary standardized calculations, the quantities of premium and regular gasoline will approximately satisfy the needs of the university for 15 months, intended for five vehicles, including two Gazel models, while the others are light passenger vehicles. These vehicles serve as general-use transport and do not cater to specific individuals.