Rule 163 — GFR

Rule 163 Two bid system (simultaneous receipt of separate technical and financial bids): For purchasing high value plant, machinery etc. of a complex and technical nature, bids may be obtained in two parts as under:

(i) Technical bid consisting of all technical details along with commercial terms and conditions; and

(ii) Financial bid indicating item- wise price for the items mentioned in the technical bid. The technical bid and the financial bid should be sealed by the bidder in separate covers duly super-scribed and both these sealed covers are to be put in a bigger cover which should also be sealed and duly super- Department of Health Research (DHR), including Indian Council of Medical Research, Educational and Research Institutes conducting post-graduate/ doctoral level courses or research, under any Ministry/ Department, notified vide Department of Expenditure OM No. F.20/42/2021-PPD dated 05.06.2025.

Note: These powers can be used for procurement of Scientific Equipment and consumables for research purpose only. 29 Amended vide Department of Expenditure (DoE), Ministry of Finance (MoF) OM No. F.1/3/2024-PPD dated 10.07.2024 30 Amended vide Department of Expenditure (DoE), Ministry of Finance (MoF) OM No. F.1/3/2024-PPD dated 10.07.2024 scribed. The technical bids are to be opened by the purchasing Ministry or Department at the first instance and evaluated by a competent committee or authority. At the second stage financial bids of only these technically acceptable offers should be opened after intimating them the date and time of opening the financial bid for further evaluation and ranking before awarding the contract.