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Can we ask a bidder to submit a new document that didn't exist at the time of the tender opening?

GeneralWORKS_MANUALPara 5.4.5

No. Para 5.4.5 clearly states that only 'historical' documents, meaning those that pre-existed the tender opening and haven't changed since then, can be requested as shortfall documents.

Source: WORKS_MANUAL Para 5.4.5

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