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No.98/ORD/1
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
CENTRAL VIGILANCE COMMISSION
Satarkta Bhawan, Block
'A'
GPO Complex, INA,
New Delhi - 110 023
Dated 24th August 2000
Subject: Improving Vigilance Administration-Tenders.
Sir,
Please refer to the instructions issued by Commission vide its
communication No.8(1)(h)/98(1) dated 18.11.1998 banning post tender
negotiations except with L.1.
2. The Commission has been getting a number of queries on how to handle
the matter if the quantity to be ordered is more than L-1 can supply or
about placement of orders on public sector Undertakings. It is requested
that such matters may be dealt with in accordance with the
clarifications issued by the Commission vide its letter of even number
dated 15.03.1999 (copy Enclosed).
3. Some of the
organisations have sought clarification as to whether they can consider
the L-2 offer or negotiate with that firm if L-1 withdraws his offer
before the work order is placed or before the supply or execution of work
order takes place. In this regard, it is clarified that such a situation
may be avoided if a two-bid system is followed (Techno-commercial) so that
proper L-1 party backs out there should be retendering in a transparent
and fair manner. The authority may in such a situation call for limited or
short notice tender if so justified in the interest of work and take a
decision on the basis of lowest tender.
4. The Commission
has also been getting references for its advice on the procedures being
followed in individual cases of tenders. The Commission would not involve
itself in the decision making process of individual organisations. It
however would expect the organisation to implement its instructions dated
18.11.1998 in its spirit and to ensure that the decisions of
administrative authorities are transparent.
(K. L. AHUJA)
OFFICER ON SPECIAL DUTY
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