Para 2.0 - Online Tendering | KartavyaDesk

Original Rule Text

v) Corrigendum, clarifications, modifications and withdrawal of bids: All these steps are also carried out online mutatis mutandis the normal tendering process; vi) Bid opening: Both the techno-commercial and price bids are opened online by the bid openers mentioned at the time of creation of the tender online. Relevant bidders can simultaneously take part in bid opening online and can see the resultant bids of all bidders. The system automatically generates a technical scrutiny report and commercial scrutiny report in case of the techno-commercial bid opening and a price comparative statement in case of price bid opening which can also be seen by participating bidders online. Bid openers download the bids and the reports/ statements and sign them for further processing. In case of opening of the price bid, the date and time of opening is uploaded on the portal and shortlisted firms are also informed through system generated emails and SMS alerts – after shortlisting of the techno-commercially acceptable bidders; vii) Shortfall document: Any document not enclosed by the bidder can be asked for, as in case of the traditional tender, by the Procuring Entity and submitted by the bidder online, provided it does not vitiate the tendering process; viii) Evaluation of techno-commercial and price bids: This is done offline in the same manner as in the normal tendering process, based on system generated reports and comparative statements; ix) Award of contract: Award of the contract is done offline and a scanned copy is uploaded on the portal. More needs to be done in this regard. The information and the manner of disclosure in this regard must conform to Section 4(1) (b), 4(2) and 4(3) of the RTI Act to enhance transparency and also to reduce the need for filing individual RTI applications. Therefore, the award must be published in a searchable format and be linked to its NIT; and x) Return of EMD: EMD furnished by all unsuccessful bidders should be returned through an e-payment system without interest, at the earliest, after the expiry of the final tender validity period but not later than 30 (thirty) days after conclusion of the contract. EMD of the successful bidder should be returned after receipt of performance security as called for in the contract.

What This Means

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Key Points

• •Online tendering mirrors traditional processes with online adaptations.
• •Bid opening is conducted online with simultaneous participation and system-generated reports.
• •Shortfall documents can be requested online, provided it doesn't compromise the tendering process.
• •Contract awards are done offline, but details must be uploaded and conform to RTI Act for transparency.
• •EMD must be returned promptly via e-payment after tender validity or contract conclusion.

Practical Example

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Frequently Asked Questions

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