Does the procurement of equipment by the general contractor count as subcontracting

The procurement of equipment by the general contractor does not count as subcontracting. In the construction project, the general contractor is responsible for the entire project contractor, responsible for project management, coordination, supervision and other work, including the procurement of engineering equipment. The subcontractor is responsible for the completion of the construction project in some specific engineering or professional contractors, need to complete their own contracted work in accordance with the requirements of the contract.