Para 8.5.5 — CONSULT_MANUAL

8.5.6 Global Tender Enquiry (GTE, International Competitive Bidding) If stipulated in the TIS/ AITB that this is a Global Tender Enquiry (International Competitive Bidding), the following additional aspects of the evaluation of the financial offer shall also apply:

a) By a competitive selection process, based only on quality, using specific marking criteria for quality in the manner indicated in Rule 192

(i) of the GFR. The proposal with the highest technical score that meets the fixed budget requirement shall be considered for placement of contract. b) In cases of repetitive or multiple assignments, by empanelling Consultants for a period, using suitable eligibility/ qualification criteria. Thereafter, selection of a specific consultant for a specific assignment from such panel shall be based on overall considerations of public interest including timeliness, practicability, number of other assignments already given to that consultant in the past, etc. In such cases the budget for each assignment shall also be fixed by the procuring entity.

1. Currency of Bid: In GTE (Global Tender Enquiry), foreign bidders have the flexibility to quote prices and receive payments in either Indian Rupees or freely convertible currencies such as US Dollars, Euros, Pound Sterling, Yen, other relevant currencies72, or a combination thereof. However, prices for incidental goods/works (including Agency Commission) performed or sourced in India must be quoted and paid for in Indian Rupees. Indian bidders are required to quote in INR only. All offers are to be converted to Indian Rupees based on the “Bill currency selling” exchange rate on the bid submission deadline, quoted by a source

8.5.5 Fixed Budget Selection (FBS) Under FBS, the selection of the consultant shall be made by one of the following two methods:

8.5.7 Negotiations for Reduction of Prices, Abnormally Low Bids and Cartel/ pool Rates Negotiation with bidders after bid opening must be severely discouraged, especially in procurement of consultancy services. Since both quality and price are to be considered in procurement of consultancy services, negotiations for reduction in price is not advisable. Likewise, abnormally low bids and cartel/ pool rates are not of much relevance. However, if required provisions mentioned under para 7.6.7 (Consideration of Abnormally Low Bids) and para 7.6.8 (Cartel Formation/ Bid Rigging) of the Manual for Procurement of Goods, 2024 may be referred.

8.5.8 Evaluation of Concurrent Application: MSE and Make in India Policies The concurrent application of the two procurement orders i.e., MSE Procurement Order of 2012 and PPP-MII Order may create confusion to the procuring entities on how to evaluate the bidders falling within the purview of both policies. To bring predictability both to the procuring entities as well as bidders, DoE issued guidelines73. These guidelines are explained in Annexure 25, along with examples.

Manual for Procurement of Consultancy Services, Second Edition, 2025 as specified (if not specified, authorised exchange bankers approved by RBI) in the tender document.

2. Evaluation of Offers: Import of Goods or services or both attract integrated tax (IGST). The IGST rate and GST cess shall be applicable on the ‘Customs Assessable Value’ plus the ‘Basic Customs duty applicable thereon.’ The offers would be compared based on the principle of the total outgo from the Procuring Entity’s pockets, including all applicable taxes and duties (Customs duty, IGST, and GST Cess).

3. Agency Commission to the Consultant: Provisions contained in para 4.3.1-9 of the Manual for Procurement of Goods, 2024 maybe followed.