Pre-Bid Meeting. 4.4.1 The Bank shall hold a pre-bid meeting on the date and time mentioned in ‘Critical Information’ section. Purpose of the meeting is to bring utmost clarity on the scope of work and terms of the RfP being floated. The Bidders are expected to use the platform to have all their queries answered. No query will be entertained after the pre- bid meeting. 4.4.2 It would be the responsibility of the Bidders to be present at the venue of the meeting. 4.4.3 Clarification sought by bidder should be made in writing (Letter/E- mail etc) and submitted on or before the date as indicated in the ‘Critical Information’ section. Bank has discretion to consider any other queries raised by the bidder’s representative during the pre-bid meeting. 4.4.4 The text of the clarifications asked (without identifying the source of enquiry) and the response given by the Bank, together with amendment to the bidding document, if any, will be posted on the Bank (xxx.xxxxx.xx) website and Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) [xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx.xx] after the pre-bid meeting. It would be responsibility of the bidder to check the websites before final submission of bids. 4.4.5 If SIDBI, in its absolute discretion, deems that the originator of the question will gain an advantage by a response to a question, then SIDBI reserves the right to communicate such response to all Respondents. 4.5
