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The supporting documents would be cross checked wherever required.\nd) Only the Technical Bid will be opened on the due date.\ne) The date, time and venue of opening the Price Bid will be intimated separately.\nf) Tenders non compliant with any of the tender terms will not be considered for the next stage i.e. for opening of the Price Bid.", "size": 2, "samples": [{"hash": "e4ixT0wzDT6", "uri": "/contracts/e4ixT0wzDT6#tender-opening", "label": "Rate Contract", "score": 19.0, "published": true}], "snippet_links": [{"key": "date-and-time", "type": "clause", "offset": [44, 57]}, {"key": "in-the-presence-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [58, 76]}, {"key": "representatives-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [140, 158]}, {"key": "bidders-must", "type": "clause", "offset": [159, 171]}, {"key": "authorisation-letter", "type": "clause", "offset": [182, 202]}, {"key": "the-tender", "type": "definition", "offset": [217, 227]}, {"key": "opening-process", "type": "definition", "offset": [332, 347]}, {"key": "working-day", "type": "definition", "offset": [492, 503]}, {"key": "eligibility-criteria", "type": "clause", "offset": [567, 587]}, {"key": "payment-of-emd", "type": "clause", "offset": [596, 610]}, {"key": "compliance-with", "type": "definition", "offset": [615, 630]}, {"key": "qualification-conditions", "type": "definition", "offset": [635, 659]}, {"key": "supporting-documents", "type": "definition", "offset": [681, 701]}, {"key": "wherever-required", "type": "clause", "offset": [725, 742]}, {"key": "the-technical-bid", "type": "definition", "offset": [752, 769]}, {"key": "due-date", "type": "definition", "offset": [792, 800]}, {"key": "time-and-venue", "type": "clause", "offset": [815, 829]}, {"key": "price-bid", "type": "definition", "offset": [845, 854]}], "hash": "a5334b48a2973cbca11c6c94aed08917", "id": 4}, {"snippet": "All tenders received will be held in the exclusive secure custody of the Director of Corporate ServicesChief Finance Officer until the date and time appointed for their opening.", "size": 2, "samples": [{"hash": "jCUJ7ZshhWz", "uri": "/contracts/jCUJ7ZshhWz#tender-opening", "label": "Contracts Procedure Rules", "score": 17.0, "published": true}, {"hash": "9T9P20WbkN9", "uri": "/contracts/9T9P20WbkN9#tender-opening", "label": "Contracts Procedure Rules", "score": 17.0, "published": true}], "snippet_links": [{"key": "secure-custody", "type": "definition", "offset": [51, 65]}, {"key": "director-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [73, 84]}, {"key": "finance-officer", "type": "clause", "offset": [109, 124]}, {"key": "date-and-time", "type": "clause", "offset": [135, 148]}], "hash": "0416894fa4832fec34aa6692ac586db7", "id": 3}, {"snippet": "Except as in the cases specified in ITT 23, the Procuring Entity shall, at the Tender opening, publicly open and read out all Tenders received by the deadline at the date, time and place specified in the TDS in the presence of Tenderers' designated representatives who choose to attend, including to attend any specific electronic tender opening procedures if electronic tendering is permitted in accordance with ITT 21.1, shall be as specified in the TDS.", "size": 4, "samples": [{"hash": "7v1AYrVSvBz", "uri": "/contracts/7v1AYrVSvBz#tender-opening", "label": "Framework Agreement", "score": 36.3853645325, "published": true}, {"hash": "9yOkOz7M9KO", "uri": "/contracts/9yOkOz7M9KO#tender-opening", "label": "Framework Agreement", "score": 27.213552475, "published": true}, {"hash": "KvUeZX5EDl", "uri": "/contracts/KvUeZX5EDl#tender-opening", "label": "Tender Agreement", "score": 26.1731681824, "published": true}], "snippet_links": [{"key": "the-cases", "type": "clause", "offset": [13, 22]}, {"key": "the-procuring-entity", "type": "definition", "offset": [44, 64]}, {"key": "the-tender", "type": "definition", "offset": [75, 85]}, {"key": "received-by", "type": "definition", "offset": [134, 145]}, {"key": "time-and-place", "type": "clause", "offset": [172, 186]}, {"key": "in-the-presence-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [208, 226]}, {"key": "designated-representatives", "type": "clause", "offset": [238, 264]}, {"key": "to-attend", "type": "clause", "offset": [276, 285]}, {"key": "electronic-tendering", "type": "definition", "offset": [360, 380]}, {"key": "in-accordance-with", "type": "clause", "offset": [394, 412]}, {"key": "as-specified", "type": "clause", "offset": [432, 444]}], "hash": "d125074719f1d8e926d6e8c4f66be0a7", "id": 2}, {"snippet": "24.1. The Employer will open the tenders, including withdrawals and modifications made pursuant to Clause 23, in the presence of Tenderers\u2019 designated representatives who choose to attend, at the time, date, and location stipulated in the Tender Data. The Tenderers\u2019 representatives who are present shall sign a register evidencing their attendance. 24.2. Envelopes marked \u201cWITHDRAWAL\u201d and \u201cSUBSTITUTION\u201d shall be opened first and the name of the Tenderer shall be read out. 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E1.3 Envelopes P D U N H G \u2021 : , 7 + \u2019 5 $ : $ / \u00b7 V K D O O E be read out. Tender for which an acceptable notice of withdrawal has been submitted shall Q R W E H R S H Q H G 6 X E V H T X H Q W O \\ shall be opened and the submissions therein read out in appropriate detail.", "size": 1, "samples": [{"hash": "7pKrowFKXxp", "uri": "/contracts/7pKrowFKXxp#tender-opening", "label": "Contract for Design, Engineering, Supply, Installation, and Maintenance of Lifts & Escalators", "score": 23.704996109, "published": true}], "snippet_links": [{"key": "security-and", "type": "clause", "offset": [16, 28]}, {"key": "eligibility-criteria", "type": "clause", "offset": [29, 49]}, {"key": "in-the-presence-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [75, 93]}, {"key": "time-and-date", "type": "definition", "offset": [115, 128]}, {"key": "as-specified", "type": "clause", "offset": [129, 141]}, {"key": "the-notice", "type": "clause", "offset": [145, 155]}, {"key": "invitation-to-tender", "type": "definition", "offset": [159, 179]}, {"key": "p-s", "type": "clause", "offset": [189, 192]}, {"key": "valid-tender", "type": "definition", "offset": [344, 356]}, {"key": "notice-of-withdrawal", "type": "clause", "offset": [592, 612]}, {"key": "w-e", "type": "definition", "offset": [642, 645]}], "hash": "1e3df68d930a2c88acf2dbf02ba0a338", "id": 6}, {"snippet": "The deadline for bid submission is 11:00 Hrs on the due date mentioned. The bids can be submitted in the e-procurement website upto the tender due date and time. 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Any specific electronic Tender opening procedures required if electronic tendering is permitted in accordance with ITT 23.1 shall be as specified in the TDS.\n27.2 First, envelopes marked \u201cWITHDRAWAL\u201d shall be opened and read out and the envelope with the corresponding Tender shall not be opened, but returned to the Tenderer. If the withdrawal envelope does not contain a copy of the \u201cpower of attorney\u201d confirming the signature as a person duly authorized to sign on behalf of the Tenderer, the corresponding Tender will be opened. 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