Common use of Vendor Protest Clause in Contracts

Vendor Protest. UNDP’s vendor protest procedure provides an opportunity for appeal to those persons or firms not awarded a purchase order or contract through a competitive procurement process. In the event that a Bidder believes that it was not treated fairly, the following link provides further details regarding UNDP vendor protest procedures: ▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/procurement/protest.shtml The following data for the supply of goods and related services shall complement / supplement the provisions in the Instruction to Bidders. In the case of a conflict between the Instruction to Bidders and the Data Sheet, the provisions in the Data Sheet shall prevail. 1 Project Title: UNDP South Sudan Country Office 2 Title of Requirement: LTA for the provision of Printing services for UNDP 3 Country: South Sudan 4 Minimum Qualifying Criteria (Clauses 9.1 & 9.2) All items under this clause are required to be submitted by the bidders including: Valid registration certificate for the Bidder List and value of similar contract performed for the last 3 years with similar nature and complexity, plus client’s contact details who may be contacted for further information on those contracts. A minimum number of 3 contracts, successfully delivered over the past 3 years, of a similar nature and complexity must be performed by the Bidder. Independently audited financial accounts for the last two years in English. UNDP will check the financial accounts to compute the quick ratio (QR). Quick ratio tests the company's financial strength and liquidity by calculating a company’s liquid assets in proportion to its liabilities. Minimum QR should be One (1); Information regarding any litigation, current or during the last five years, in which the Bidder was/is involved, the parties concerned, and the disputed amounts and awards thereof. ☒ Information regarding any litigation, current or during the last five (5) years, in which the Bidder was/is involved, the parties concerned, and the disputed amounts and awards thereof.