Common use of Preliminary Examination Clause in Contracts

Preliminary Examination. 24.1 The Purchaser will examine the bids to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been made, whether required sureties have been furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids are generally in order. 24.2 Arithmetical errors will be rectified on the following basis. If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantity, the unit price shall prevail, and the total price shall be corrected. If the Supplier does not accept the correction of the errors, its bid will be rejected, and its bid security may be forfeited. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, the amount in words will prevail. 24.3 The Purchaser may waive any minor informality, nonconformity, or irregularity in a bid which does not constitute a material deviation, provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect the relative ranking of any Bidder. 24.4 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 the Purchaser will determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid to the bidding documents. For purposes of these Clauses, a substantially responsive bid is one which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the bidding documents without material deviations. Deviations from, or objections or reservations to critical provisions, such as those concerning Bid Security (ITB Clause 15), Applicable Law (GCC Clause 30), and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 32), will be deemed to be a material deviation. The Purchaser’s determination of a bid’s responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid itself without recourse to extrinsic evidence.

Preliminary Examination. 24.1 2.22.1 The Purchaser Procuring entity will examine the bids tenders to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been made, whether required sureties have been furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids tenders are generally in order. 24.2 . 2.22.2 Arithmetical errors will be rectified on the following basis. If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantityquantify, the unit price shall prevail, and the total price shall be corrected. If the Supplier candidate does not accept the correction of the errors, its bid tender will be rejected, and its bid tender security may be forfeited. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, figures the amount in words will prevail. 24.3 2.22.3 The Purchaser Procuring entity may waive any minor informality, nonconformity, informality or non-conformity or irregularity in a bid tender which does not constitute a material deviation, provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect effect the relative ranking of any Bidder. 24.4 tenderer. 2.22.4 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 paragraph 2.23 the Purchaser Procuring entity will determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid tender to the bidding tender documents. For purposes of these Clausesparagraphs, a substantially responsive bid tender is one one, which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the bidding tender documents without material deviations. Deviations from, or objections or reservations to critical provisions, such as those concerning Bid Security (ITB Clause 15), Applicable Law (GCC Clause 30), and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 32), will be deemed to be a material deviation. The PurchaserProcuring entity’s determination of a bidtender’s responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid tender itself without recourse to extrinsic evidence. 2.22.5 If a tender is not substantially responsive, it will be rejected by the Procuring entity and may not subsequently be made responsive by the tenderer by correction of the non conformity.

Preliminary Examination. 24.1 30.1 The Purchaser will examine the bids to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been made, whether required sureties have been furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids are generally in order. 24.2 . 30.2 Arithmetical errors will be rectified on the following basis. If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantity, the unit price shall will prevail, and the total price shall will be corrected. If the Supplier does not accept the correction of the errors, its bid will be rejected, and its bid security Bid Security may be forfeited. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, the amount in words will prevail. 24.3 If the supplier does not accept the correction of the errors, its bid will be rejected and its Bid Security may be forfeited. In case of a discrepancy between soft copy and hard copy, the entries in soft copy will prevail. 30.3 The Purchaser may waive any minor informality, nonconformity, or irregularity in a bid which does not constitute a material deviation, provided such waiver does not doesn't prejudice or affect the relative ranking of any Bidder. 24.4 . 30.4 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 the Purchaser will determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid to the bidding documents. For purposes of these Clauses, a substantially responsive bid is one one, which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the bidding documents without material deviations. Deviations from, or objections or reservations to critical provisions, such as those concerning Bid Security (ITB Clause 15), Applicable Law (GCC Clause 30)Security, and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 32), will be deemed to be a material deviation. The Purchaser’s 's determination of a bid’s 's responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid itself without recourse to extrinsic evidence. 30.5 If a bid is not substantially responsive, it will be rejected by the Purchaser and may not subsequently be made responsive by the Bidder by correction of the nonconformity.

Preliminary Examination. 24.1 a) The Purchaser will Procuring Agency shall examine the bids to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been made, whether required sureties have been furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids are generally in order. 24.2 Arithmetical . b) In the financial bids the arithmetical errors will shall be rectified on the following basis. If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantity, the unit price shall prevail, and the total price shall be corrected. If the Supplier bidder does not accept the correction of the errors, its bid will shall be rejected, and its bid security Security may be forfeited. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, the amount in words will shall prevail. 24.3 . c) The Purchaser Procuring Agency may waive any minor informality, nonconformity, or irregularity in a bid which does not constitute a material deviation, provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect the relative ranking of any Bidder. 24.4 bidder. d) Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 the Purchaser will Procuring Agency shall determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid to the bidding documents. For purposes of these Clauses, a substantially responsive bid is one one, which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the bidding documents without material deviations. Deviations from, or objections or reservations to critical provisions, such as those concerning Bid Security (ITB Clause 15)Applicable Law, Applicable Law (GCC Clause 30)Drugs Act, Taxes & Duties and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 32), will GMP practices shall be deemed to be a material deviation. The Purchaser’s determination of deviation for technical e) If a bid’s responsiveness bid is to not substantially responsive, it shall be based on rejected by the contents Procuring Agency and may not subsequently be made responsive by the bidder by correction of the bid itself without recourse to extrinsic evidencenonconformity.

Preliminary Examination. 24.1 2.22.1 The Purchaser Procuring entity will examine the bids tenders to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been made, whether required sureties have been furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids tenders are generally in order. 24.2 . 2.22.2 Arithmetical errors will be rectified on the following basis. If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantityquantify, the unit price shall prevail, and the total price shall be corrected. If the Supplier candidate does not accept the correction of the errors, its bid tender will be rejected, and its bid tender security may be forfeited. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, figures the amount in words will prevail. 24.3 2.22.3 The Purchaser Procuring entity may waive any minor informality, nonconformity, informality or non-conformity or irregularity in a bid tender which does not constitute a material deviation, provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect effect the relative ranking of any Bidder. 24.4 tenderer. 2.22.4 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 paragraph 2.23 the Purchaser Procuring entity will determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid tender to the bidding tender documents. For purposes of these Clausesparagraphs, a substantially responsive bid tender is one one, which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the bidding tender documents without material deviations. Deviations from, or objections or reservations to critical provisions, such as those concerning Bid Security (ITB Clause 15), Applicable Law (GCC Clause 30), and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 32), will be deemed to be a material deviation. The PurchaserProcuring entity’s determination of a bidtender’s responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid tender itself without recourse to extrinsic evidence. 2.22.5 If a tender is not substantially responsive, it will be rejected by the Procuring entity and may not subsequently be made responsive by the tenderer by correction of the non-conformity.

Preliminary Examination. 24.1 2.22.1 The Purchaser Procuring entity will examine the bids tenders to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been made, whether required sureties have been furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids tenders are generally in order. 24.2 . 2.22.2 Arithmetical errors will be rectified on the following basis. If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantity, the unit price shall prevail, and the total price shall be corrected. If the Supplier candidate does not accept the correction of the errors, its bid tender will be rejected, and its bid tender security may be forfeited. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, figures the amount in words will prevail. 24.3 2.22.3 The Purchaser Procuring entity may waive any minor informality, nonconformity, informality or non-conformity or irregularity in a bid tender which does not constitute a material deviation, provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect effect the relative ranking of any Bidder. 24.4 tenderer. 2.22.4 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 paragraph 2.24 the Purchaser Procuring entity will determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid tender to the bidding tender documents. For purposes of these Clausesparagraphs, a substantially responsive bid tender is one one, which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the bidding tender documents without material deviations. Deviations from, or objections or reservations to critical provisions, such as those concerning Bid Security (ITB Clause 15), Applicable Law (GCC Clause 30), and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 32), will be deemed to be a material deviation. The PurchaserProcuring entity’s determination of a bidtender’s responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid tender itself without recourse to extrinsic evidence. 2.22.5 If a tender is not substantially responsive, it will be rejected by the Procuring entity and may not subsequently be made responsive by the tenderer by correction of the non- conformity.

Preliminary Examination. 24.1 2.22.1 The Purchaser Procuring entity will examine the bids tenders to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been made, whether required sureties have been furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids tenders are generally in order. 24.2 . 2.22.2 Arithmetical errors will be rectified on the following basis. If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantityquantify, the unit price shall prevail, and the total price shall be corrected. If the Supplier candidate does not accept the correction of the errors, its bid tender will be rejected, and its bid tender security may be forfeited. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, figures the amount in words will prevail. 24.3 2.22.3 The Purchaser Procuring entity may waive any minor informality, nonconformity, informality or non-conformity or irregularity in a bid tender which does not constitute a material deviation, provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect effect the relative ranking of any Bidder. 24.4 tenderer. 2.22.4 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 paragraph 2.23 the Purchaser Procuring entity will determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid tender to the bidding tender documents. For purposes of these Clausesparagraphs, a substantially responsive bid tender is one one, which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the bidding tender documents without material deviations. Deviations from, or objections or reservations to critical provisions, such as those concerning Bid Security (ITB Clause 15), Applicable Law (GCC Clause 30), and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 32), will be deemed to be a material deviation. The PurchaserProcuring entity’s determination of a bidtender’s responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid tender itself without recourse to extrinsic evidence. 2.22.5 If a tender is not substantially responsive, it will be rejected by the Procuring entity and may not subsequently be made responsive by the tenderer by correction of the non- conformity.

Preliminary Examination. 24.1 The Purchaser will examine the bids to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been made, whether required sureties have been furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids are generally in order. 24.2 Arithmetical errors will be rectified on the following basis. If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantity, the unit price shall prevail, and the total price shall be corrected. If the Supplier does not accept the correction of the errors, its bid will be rejected, and its bid security may be forfeited. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, the amount in words will prevail. 24.3 The Purchaser may waive any minor informality, nonconformity, or irregularity in a bid which does not constitute a material deviation, provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect the relative ranking of any Bidder. 24.4 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 the Purchaser will determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid to the bidding documents. For purposes of these Clauses, a substantially responsive bid is one which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the bidding documents without material deviations. Deviations from, or objections or reservations to critical provisions, such as those concerning Bid Security (ITB Clause 15), Applicable Law (GCC Clause 30), and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 32), will be deemed to be a material deviation. The Purchaser’s determination of a bid’s responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid itself without recourse to extrinsic evidence. 24.5 If a bid is not substantially responsive, it will be rejected by the Purchaser and may not subsequently be made responsive by the Bidder by correction of the nonconformity.

Preliminary Examination. 24.1 27.1 The Purchaser will Procuring Agency shall examine the bids to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been mademade (at the time of opening the financial proposal), whether required sureties have been furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids are generally in order. 24.2 Arithmetical . 27.2 In the financial bids (at the time of opening the financial proposal) the arithmetical errors will shall be rectified on the following basis. If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantity, the unit price shall prevail, and the total price shall be corrected. If the Supplier does Bidders/Suppliers do not accept the correction of the errors, its bid will shall be rejected, and its bid security may be forfeited. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, the amount in words will shall prevail. 24.3 . 27.3 The Purchaser Procuring Agency may waive any minor informality, nonconformity, or irregularity in a bid which does not constitute a material deviationdeviation (or changes the substance of the bid), provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect the relative ranking of any Bidder. 24.4 . 27.4 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 27 the Purchaser will Procuring Agency shall determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid to the bidding documents. For purposes of these Clauses, a substantially responsive bid is one one, which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the bidding documents without material deviations. Deviations from, or objections or reservations to critical provisions, such as those concerning Bid Security (ITB Clause 15), Applicable Law (GCC Clause 30), and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 32), will provisions shall be deemed to be a material deviationdeviation for technical proposals. The PurchaserProcuring Agency’s determination of a bid’s responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid itself without recourse to extrinsic evidence. 27.5 If a bid is not substantially responsive, it shall be rejected by the Procuring Agency and may not subsequently be made responsive by the Bidder by correction of the nonconformity.

Preliminary Examination. 24.1 29.1 The Purchaser will Procuring Agency shall examine the bids to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been made, whether required sureties have been furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids are generally in order. 24.2 Arithmetical . 29.2 In the Financial Bids, the arithmetical errors will shall be rectified on the following basis. . a) If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantity, the unit price shall prevail, and the total price shall be corrected. . b) If the Supplier Bidder does not accept the correction of the errors, its bid will shall be rejected, and its bid security Bid Security may be forfeited. . c) If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, the amount in words will inwords shall prevail. 24.3 . 29.3 The Purchaser Procuring Agency may waive any minor informality, nonconformity, or irregularity in a bid which does not constitute a material deviation, provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect the relative ranking of any Bidder. 24.4 . 29.4 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 the Purchaser will Procuring Agency shall determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid to the bidding documents. For purposes of these Clausesthis clause, a substantially responsive bid is one one, which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the bidding documents without material deviations. Deviations from, or objections or reservations to critical provisions, such as those concerning Bid Security (ITB Clause 15)Applicable Laws, Applicable Law (GCC Clause 30), Taxes & Duties and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 32), will internationally recognized best practices shall be deemed to be a material deviationdeviation for Technical Proposals. The PurchaserProcuring Agency’s determination of a bid’s responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid itself without recourse to extrinsic evidence. 29.5 If a bid is not substantially responsive, it shall be rejected by the Procuring Agency and may not subsequently be made responsive by the Bidder by correction of the nonconformity.

Preliminary Examination. 24.1 The Purchaser 2.22.1 Technical University of Mombasa will examine the bids tenders to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been made, whether required sureties have been furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids tenders are generally in order. 24.2 . 2.22.2 Arithmetical errors will be rectified on the following basis. If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantityquantify, the unit price shall prevail, and the total price shall be corrected. If the Supplier candidate does not accept the correction of the errors, its bid tender will be rejected, and its bid tender security may be forfeited. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, figures the amount in words will prevail. 24.3 The Purchaser 2.22.3 Technical University of Mombasa may waive any minor informality, nonconformity, informality or non- conformity or irregularity in a bid tender which does not constitute a material deviation, provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect effect the relative ranking of any Bidder. 24.4 tenderer. 2.22.4 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 the Purchaser paragraph 2.23 Technical University of Mombasa will determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid tender to the bidding tender documents. For purposes of these Clausesparagraphs, a substantially responsive bid tender is one one, which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the bidding tender documents without material deviations. Deviations from, or objections or reservations to critical provisions, such as those concerning Bid Security (ITB Clause 15), Applicable Law (GCC Clause 30), and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 32), will be deemed to be a material deviation. The PurchaserTechnical University of Xxxxxxx’s determination of a bidtender’s responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid tender itself without recourse to extrinsic evidence. 2.22.5 If a tender is not substantially responsive, it will be rejected by Technical University of Mombasa and may not subsequently be made responsive by the tenderer by correction of the non-conformity.

Preliminary Examination. 24.1 27.1 The Purchaser will Procuring Agency shall examine the bids to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been mademade (at the time of opening the financial proposal), whether required sureties securities have been furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids are generally in order. 24.2 Arithmetical . 27.2 In the financial bids (at the time of opening the financial proposal) the arithmetical errors will shall be rectified on the following basis. If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantity, the unit price shall prevail, and the total price shall be corrected. If the Supplier does Bidders/Contractors do not accept the correction of the errors, its bid will shall be rejected, and its bid security may be forfeited. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, the amount in words will shall prevail. 24.3 . 27.3 The Purchaser Procuring Agency may waive any minor informality, nonconformity, or irregularity in a bid which does not constitute a material deviationdeviation (or changes the substance of the bid), provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect the relative ranking of any Bidder. 24.4 . 27.4 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 27 the Purchaser will Procuring Agency shall determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid to the bidding documents. For purposes of these Clauses, a substantially responsive bid is one one, which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the bidding documents without material deviations. Deviations from, or objections or reservations to critical provisions, such as those concerning Bid Security (ITB Clause 15), Applicable Law (GCC Clause 30), and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 32), will provisions shall be deemed to be a material deviationdeviation for technical proposals. The PurchaserProcuring Agency’s determination of a bid’s responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid itself without recourse to extrinsic evidence. 27.5 If a bid is not substantially responsive, it shall be rejected by the Procuring Agency and may not subsequently be made responsive by the Bidder by correction of the nonconformity.

Preliminary Examination. 24.1 2.22.1 The Purchaser Procuring entity will examine the bids tenders to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been made, whether required sureties have been furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids tenders are generally in order. 24.2 . 2.22.2 Arithmetical errors will be rectified on the following basis. If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantityquantify, the unit price shall prevail, and the total price shall be corrected. If the Supplier candidate does not accept the correction of the errors, its bid tender will be rejected, and its bid tender security may be forfeited. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, figures the amount in words will prevail. 24.3 2.22.3 The Purchaser Procuring entity may waive any minor informality, nonconformity, informality or non-conformity or irregularity in a bid tender which does not constitute a material deviation, provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect the relative ranking of any Bidder. 24.4 tenderer. 2.22.4 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 paragraph 2.23 the Purchaser Procuring entity will determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid tender to the bidding tender documents. For purposes of these Clausesparagraphs, a substantially responsive bid tender is one one, which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the bidding tender documents without material deviations. Deviations from, or objections or reservations to critical provisions, such as those concerning Bid Security (ITB Clause 15), Applicable Law (GCC Clause 30), and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 32), will be deemed to be a material deviation. The PurchaserProcuring entity’s determination of a bidtender’s responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid tender itself without recourse to extrinsic evidence. 2.22.5 If a tender is not substantially responsive, it will be rejected by the Procuring entity and may not subsequently be made responsive by the tenderer by correction of the non conformity.

Preliminary Examination. 24.1 27.1 The Purchaser will Procuring Agency shall examine the bids to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been mademade (at the time of opening the financial proposal), whether required sureties have been furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids are generally in order. 24.2 Arithmetical . 27.2 In the financial bids (at the time of opening the financial proposal) the arithmetical errors will shall be rectified on the following basis. If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantity, the unit price shall prevail, and the total price shall be corrected. If the Supplier does not Bidders/Suppliersdo Not accept the correction of the errors, ; its bid will shall be rejected, and its bid security may be forfeited. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, the amount in words will shall prevail. 24.3 . 27.3 The Purchaser Procuring Agency may waive any minor informality, nonconformity, or irregularity in a bid which does not constitute a material deviationdeviation (or changes the substance of the bid), provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect the relative ranking of any Bidder. 24.4 . 27.4 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 27 the Purchaser will Procuring Agency shall determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid to the bidding documents. For purposes of these Clauses, a substantially responsive bid is one one, which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the bidding documents without material deviations. Deviations from, or objections or reservations to critical provisions, such as those concerning Bid Security (ITB Clause 15), Applicable Law (GCC Clause 30), and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 32), will provisions shall be deemed to be a material deviationdeviation for technical proposals. The PurchaserProcuring Agency’s determination of a bid’s responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid itself without recourse to extrinsic evidence. 27.5 If a bid is not substantially responsive, it shall be rejected by the Procuring Agency and may not subsequently be made responsive by the Bidder by correction of the nonconformity.

Preliminary Examination. 24.1 2.22.1 The Purchaser Procuring entity will examine the bids tenders to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been made, whether required sureties have been furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids tenders are generally in order. 24.2 . 2.22.2 Arithmetical errors will be rectified on the following basis. If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantity, the unit price shall prevail, and the total price shall be corrected. If the Supplier candidate does not accept the correction of the errors, its bid tender will be rejected, and its bid tender security may be forfeited. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, figures the amount in words will prevail. 24.3 2.22.3 The Purchaser Procuring entity may waive any minor informality, nonconformity, informality or non-conformity or irregularity in a bid tender which does not constitute a material deviation, provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect effect the relative ranking of any Bidder. 24.4 tenderer. 2.22.4 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 paragraph 2.24 the Purchaser Procuring entity will determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid tender to the bidding tender documents. For purposes of these Clausesparagraphs, a substantially responsive bid tender is one one, which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the bidding tender documents without material deviations. Deviations from, or objections or reservations to critical provisions, such as those concerning Bid Security (ITB Clause 15), Applicable Law (GCC Clause 30), and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 32), will be deemed to be a material deviation. The PurchaserProcuring entity’s determination of a bidtender’s responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid tender itself without recourse to extrinsic evidence. 2.22.5 If a tender is not substantially responsive, it will be rejected by the Procuring entity and may not subsequently be made responsive by the tenderer by correction of the non-conformity.

Preliminary Examination. 24.1 27.1 The Purchaser will Procuring Agency shall examine the bids to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been mademade (at the time of opening the financial proposal), whether required sureties have been furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids are generally in order. 24.2 Arithmetical . 27.2 In the financial bids (at the time of opening the financial proposal) the arithmetical errors will shall be rectified on the following basis. If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantity, the unit price shall prevail, and the total price shall be corrected. If the Supplier does not accept the correction of the errors, its bid will be rejected, and its bid security may be forfeited. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, the amount in words will prevail. 24.3 Bidders/Suppliers do 27.3 The Purchaser Procuring Agency may waive any minor informality, nonconformity, or irregularity in a bid which does not constitute a material deviationdeviation (or changes the substance of the bid), provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect the relative ranking of any Bidder. 24.4 . 27.4 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 27 the Purchaser will Procuring Agency shall determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid to the bidding documents. For purposes of these Clauses, a substantially responsive bid is one one, which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the bidding documents without material deviations. Deviations from, or objections or reservations to critical provisions, such as those concerning Bid Security (ITB Clause 15), Applicable Law (GCC Clause 30), and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 32), will provisions shall be deemed to be a material deviationdeviation for technical proposals. The PurchaserProcuring Agency’s determination of a bid’s responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid itself without recourse to extrinsic evidencerecourse 27.5 If a bid is not substantially responsive, it shall be rejected by the Procuring Agency and may not subsequently be made responsive by the Bidder by correction of the nonconformity.

Preliminary Examination. 24.1 i) The Purchaser Procuring Agency will examine the bids Bids to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been made, whether required sureties have been furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids Bids are generally in order. 24.2 . ii) Arithmetical errors will be rectified on the following basis. basis:- a. If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantity, the unit price shall prevail, and the total price shall be corrected. If the Supplier Service Provider does not accept the correction of the errors, its bid will Bid may be rejected, and its bid Bid security may be forfeited. . b. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, the amount in words will prevail. 24.3 The Purchaser may waive any minor informality, nonconformity, or irregularity in a bid which does not constitute a material deviation, provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect the relative ranking of any Bidder. 24.4 . iii) Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 the Purchaser Procuring Agency will determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid Bid to the bidding Bidding documents, pursuant to ITB Clause 2.5.5. For purposes of these Clauses, a substantially responsive bid Bid is one which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the bidding Bidding documents without material deviations. Deviations from, or objections or reservations to critical provisions, such as those concerning Bid Security (ITB Clause 152.3.7), Applicable Law (GCC Clause 30), and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 32), ) & mandatory Registrations/ Renewals will be deemed to be a material deviation. The PurchaserProcuring Agency’s determination of a bidBid’s responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid Bid itself without recourse to extrinsic evidence. iv) If a Bid is not substantially responsive, it will be rejected by the Procuring Agency and may not subsequently be made responsive by the Bidder by correction of the non-conformity. v) Prior to the detailed evaluation of Bids, the Procuring Agency will determine whether each Bid: a) meets the eligibility criteria defined in ITB 2.1.3; b) has been prepared as per the format and contents defined by the Procuring Agency in the Bidding Documents; c) has been properly signed; d) is accompanied by the required securities; and e) Is substantially responsive to the requirements of the Bidding Documents. The Procuring Agency's determination of a Bid's responsiveness will be based on the contents of the Bid itself.

Preliminary Examination. 24.1 27.1 The Purchaser will Procuring Agency shall examine the bids to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been mademade (at the time of opening the financial proposal), whether required sureties have been furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids are generally in order. 24.2 Arithmetical inorder. 27.2 In the financial bids (at the time of opening the financial proposal) the arithmetical errors will shall be rectified on the following basis. If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantity, the unit price shall prevail, and the total price shall be corrected. If the Supplier does Bidders/Suppliers do not accept the correction of the errors, ; its bid will shall be rejected, and its bid security may be forfeited. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, the amount in words will shall prevail. 24.3 The Purchaser may waive any minor informality, nonconformity, or irregularity in a bid which does not constitute a material deviation, provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect the relative ranking of any Bidder. 24.4 . 27.3 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 27 the Purchaser will Procuring Agency shall determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid to the bidding documents. For purposes of these Clauses, a substantially responsive bid is one one, which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the bidding documents without material deviations. Deviations from, or objections or reservations to critical provisions, such as those concerning Bid Security (ITB Clause 15), Applicable Law (GCC Clause 30), and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 32), will provisions shall be deemed to be a material deviationdeviation for technical proposals. The PurchaserProcuring Agency’s determination of a bid’s responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid itself without recourse to extrinsic evidence. 27.4 If a bid is not substantially responsive, it shall be rejected by the Procuring Agency and may not subsequently be made responsive by the Bidder by correction of the nonconformity.

Preliminary Examination. 24.1 25.1 The Purchaser will examine the bids to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been made, whether required sureties have been furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids are generally in order. 24.2 . 25.2 Arithmetical errors will be rectified certified on the following basis. If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantity, the unit price shall prevail, prevail and the total price shall be corrected. If the Supplier supplier does not accept the correction of the errors, its bid will be rejected, and its bid security may be forfeited. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, the amount in words will shall prevail. 24.3 The Purchaser may waive any minor informality, nonconformity, or irregularity in a bid which does not constitute a material deviation, provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect the relative ranking of any Bidder. 24.4 . 25.3 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 26, the Purchaser will determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid to the bidding documentsBidding Documents. For purposes of these Clauses, a substantially responsive bid is one which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the bidding documents Bidding Documents without material deviations. Deviations from, or objections or reservations to critical provisions, such as those concerning Bid Security (ITB Clause 15), Applicable Law (GCC Clause 30), and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 32), will be deemed to be a material deviation. The Purchaser’s 's determination of a bid’s 's responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid itself without recourse to extrinsic evidence. Bids are generally rejected if  a bid is received after the closing date;  a bid fails to comply with the bidding documents in material respect, e.g. with the general conditions of contract or major technical specifications;  a bid contains major reservations or restrictions; or  a bid lacks the declaration of undertaking provided in Section VII  no bid bond is submitted;  false statements or evidence of fraud is discovered during evaluation;  the schedule of prices is not completed and properly filled with the relevant entries. 25.4 A bid determined as substantially non-responsive will be rejected by the Purchaser and may not subsequently be made responsive by the Bidder correction of the non- conformity. 25.5 The Purchaser may waive any minor informality or non-conformity or irregularity in a bid which does not constitute material deviation, provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect the relative ranking of any Bidder.

Preliminary Examination. 24.1 i. The Purchaser will Procuring Agency shall examine the bids to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been made, whether required sureties have been furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids are generally in order. ii. 24.2 Arithmetical In the financial bids the arithmetical errors will shall be rectified on the following basis. If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantity, the unit price shall prevail, and the total price shall be corrected. If the Supplier bidder does not accept the correction of the errors, its bid will shall be rejected, and its bid security Security may be forfeited. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, the amount in words will shall prevail. iii. 24.3 The Purchaser Procuring Agency may waive any minor informality, nonconformity, or irregularity in a bid which does not constitute a material deviation, provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect the relative ranking of any Bidderbidder. iv. 24.4 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 the Purchaser will Procuring Agency shall determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid to the bidding documents. For purposes of these Clauses, a substantially responsive bid is one one, which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the bidding documents without material deviations. Deviations from, or objections or reservations to critical provisions, such as those concerning Bid Security (ITB Clause 15)Applicable Law, Applicable Law (GCC Clause 30)Drugs Act, Taxes & Duties and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 32), will GMP practices shall be deemed to be a material deviationdeviation for technical proposals. The PurchaserProcuring Agency’s determination of a bid’s responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid itself without recourse to extrinsic evidence. v. If a bid is not substantially responsive, it shall be rejected by the Procuring Agency and may not subsequently be made responsive by the bidder by correction of the nonconformity.

Preliminary Examination. 24.1 30.1 The Purchaser owner will examine the bids to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have shave been made, whether required sureties have been furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids are generally in order. 24.2 . 30.2 Arithmetical errors will be rectified on the following basis. : If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantity, the unit price shall prevail, prevail and the total price shall be corrected. If the Supplier does not accept the correction of the errors, its bid will be rejected, and its bid security may be forfeited. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, the amount in words will prevail. 24.3 If the Bidder does not accept the correction of the errors as above, his Bid will be rejected and the amount of Bid guarantee forfeited. The Purchaser Bidder should ensure that the prices furnished in various price schedules are consistent with each other. In case of any inconsistency in the prices furnished in the specified price schedules to be identified in Bid Form for this purpose, the owner shall be entitled to consider the highest price for the purpose of evaluation and for the purpose of award of the contract use the lowest of the prices in these schedules. 30.3 Prior to the detailed evaluation, the owner will determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid to the Bidding Document. For purpose of this clause, a substantially responsive bid is one which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the Bidding Document without material deviations. A material deviation is one which affects in any way the prices, quality, quantity or delivery period of the equipment or which limits in any way the responsibilities or liabilities of the Bidder of any right of the owner as required in these specifications and documents. The owner‘s determination of a bid‘s responsiveness shall be based on the contents of the bid itself without recourse to extrinsic evidence. 30.4 A bid determined is not substantially responsive will be rejected by the owner and may not subsequently be made responsive by the Bidder by correction of the non-conformity. 30.5 The owner may waive any minor informality, nonconformity, informality or non-conformity or irregularity in a bid which does not constitute a material deviation, provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect the relative ranking of any Bidder. 24.4 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 the Purchaser will determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid to the bidding documents. For purposes of these Clauses, a substantially responsive bid is one which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the bidding documents without material deviations. Deviations from, or objections or reservations to critical provisions, such as those concerning Bid Security (ITB Clause 15), Applicable Law (GCC Clause 30), and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 32), will be deemed to be a material deviation. The Purchaser’s determination of a bid’s responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid itself without recourse to extrinsic evidence.

Preliminary Examination. 22.1 The Purchaser will open all bids in the presence of bidders’ representatives who choose to attend, at the time, on the date, and at the place specified in the Bid Data Sheet. The bidders’ representatives who are present shall sign a register evidencing their attendance. 22.2 The bidders’ names, bid modifications or withdrawals, bid prices, discounts, and the presence or absence of requisite bid security and such other details as the Purchaser, at its discretion, may consider appropriate, will be announced at the opening. No bid shall be rejected at bid opening, except for late bids, which shall be returned unopened to the Bidder pursuant to ITB Clause 20. 22.3 Bids (and modifications sent pursuant to ITB Clause 21.2) that are not opened and read out at bid opening shall not be considered further for evaluation, irrespective of the circumstances. 22.4 The Purchaser will prepare minutes of the bid opening. 23.1 During evaluation of the bids, the Purchaser may, at its discretion, ask the Bidder for a clarification of its bid. The request for clarification and the response shall be in writing, and no change in the prices or substance of the bid shall be sought, offered, or permitted. 24.1 The Purchaser will examine the bids to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been made, whether required sureties have been furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids are generally in order. . 24.2 Arithmetical errors will be rectified on the following basis. If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantity, the unit price shall prevail, and the total price shall be corrected. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, the amount in words will prevail. If the Supplier does not accept the correction of the errors, its bid will be rejected, and its bid security may be forfeited. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, the amount in words will prevail. bid 24.3 The Purchaser may waive any minor informality, nonconformity, or irregularity in a bid which does not constitute a material deviation, provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect the relative ranking of any Bidder. . 24.4 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 26, the Purchaser will determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid to the bidding documents. For purposes of these Clauses, a substantially responsive bid is one which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the bidding documents without material deviations. Deviations from, or objections or reservations to critical provisions, such as those concerning Bid Security (ITB Clause 15), Applicable Law (GCC Clause 3031), and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 3233), will be deemed to be a material deviation. The Purchaser’s determination of a bid’s responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid itself without recourse to extrinsic evidence. 24.5 If a bid is not substantially responsive, it will be rejected by the Purchaser and may not subsequently be made responsive by the Bidder by correction of the nonconformity.

Preliminary Examination. 24.1 27.1 The Purchaser will Procuring Agency shall examine the bids to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been mademade (at the time of opening the financial proposal), whether required sureties have been furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids are generally in order. 24.2 Arithmetical . 27.2 In the financial bids (at the time of opening the financial proposal) the arithmetical errors will shall be rectified on the following basis. If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantity, the unit price shall prevail, and the total price shall be corrected. If the Supplier does not accept the correction of the errors, its bid will be rejected, and its bid security may be forfeited. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, the amount in words will prevail. 24.3 Bidders/Suppliers do 27.3 The Purchaser Procuring Agency may waive any minor informality, nonconformity, or irregularity in a bid which does not constitute a material deviationdeviation (or changes the substance of the bid), provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect the relative ranking of any Bidder. 24.4 . 27.4 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 27 the Purchaser will Procuring Agency shall determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid to the bidding documents. For purposes of these Clauses, a substantially responsive bid is one one, which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the bidding documents without material deviations. Deviations from, or objections or reservations to critical provisions, such as those concerning Bid Security (ITB Clause 15), Applicable Law (GCC Clause 30), and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 32), will provisions shall be deemed to be a material deviationdeviation for technical proposals. The PurchaserProcuring Agency’s determination of a bid’s responsiveness ’s 27.5 If a bid is to not substantially responsive, it shall be based on rejected by the contents Procuring Agency and may not subsequently be made responsive by the Bidder by correction of the bid itself without recourse to extrinsic evidencenonconformity.

Preliminary Examination. 24.1 29.1 The Purchaser will Procuring Agency shall examine the bids to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been made, whether required sureties have been furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids are generally in order. 24.2 Arithmetical . 29.2 In the Financial Bids, the arithmetical errors will shall be rectified on the following basis. . a) If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantity, the unit price shall prevail, and the total price shall be corrected. . b) If the Supplier Bidder does not accept the correction of the errors, its bid will shall be rejected, and its bid security Bid Security may be forfeited. . c) If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, the amount in words will shall prevail. 24.3 . 29.3 The Purchaser Procuring Agency may waive any minor informality, nonconformity, or irregularity in a bid which does not constitute a material deviation, provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect the relative ranking of any Bidder. 24.4 . 29.4 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 the Purchaser will Procuring Agency shall determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid to the bidding documents. For purposes of these Clausesthis clause, a substantially responsive bid is one one, which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the bidding documents without material deviations. Deviations from, or objections or reservations to critical provisions, such as those concerning Bid Security (ITB Clause 15)Applicable Laws, Applicable Law (GCC Clause 30), Taxes & Duties and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 32), will internationally recognized best practices shall be deemed to be a material deviationdeviation for Technical Proposals. The PurchaserProcuring Agency’s determination of a bid’s responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid itself without recourse to extrinsic evidence. 29.5 If a bid is not substantially responsive, it shall be rejected by the Procuring Agency and may not subsequently be made responsive by the Bidder by correction of the nonconformity.

Preliminary Examination. 24.1 2.22.1 The Purchaser Procuring entity will examine the bids tenders to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been made, whether required sureties have been furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids tenders are generally in order. 24.2 . 2.22.2 Arithmetical errors will be rectified on the following basis. If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantityquantify, the unit price shall prevailp revail, and the total price shall be corrected. If the Supplier candidate does not accept the correction correct ion of the errors, its bid tender will be rejected, and its bid tender security may be forfeited. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, figures the amount in words will prevail. 24.3 2.22.3 The Purchaser Procuring entity may waive any minor informality, nonconformity, informality or non-conformity or irregularity in a bid tender which does not constitute a material deviation, provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect effect the relative ranking of any Bidder. 24.4 tenderer. 2.22.4 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 paragraph 2.23 the Purchaser Procuring entity will determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid tender to the bidding tender documents. For purposes of these Clausesparagraphs, a substantially responsive bid tender is one one, which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the bidding tender documents without material deviations. Deviations from, or objections or reservations to critical provisions, such as those concerning Bid Security (ITB Clause 15), Applicable Law (GCC Clause 30), and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 32), will be deemed to be a material deviation. The PurchaserProcuring entity’s determination of a bidtender’s responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid tender itself without recourse to extrinsic evidence. 2.22.5 If a tender is not substantially responsive, it will be rejected by the Procuring entity and may not subsequently be made responsive by the tenderer by correction of the non-conformity.

Preliminary Examination. 24.1 21.1 The Purchaser Owner will examine the bids to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been made, whether required sureties have EMD has been furnishedfurnished and pre-qualification criteria is met, whether the documents have been properly signed, whether validity of the Bid is in conformity with ITB and whether the bids are generally in order. 21.2 The prices should be w xxxxxx both in words and f igures and i n case of any discrepancy, prices in words shall be valid and binding. 24.2 Arithmetical errors will be rectified on the following basis. If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained In case of any error in totals indicated by multiplying the unit price and quantityBidder, the unit price shall prevail, be considered valid and the total price shall be corrected. If the Supplier does not accept the correction of the errors, its bid will be rejected, and its bid security may be forfeited. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, the amount in words will prevail. 24.3 The Purchaser may waive any minor informality, nonconformity, or irregularity in a bid which does not constitute a material deviation, provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect the relative ranking of any binding on Bidder. 24.4 . 21.3 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 the Purchaser Owner will determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid Bid with reference to the bidding documentsdoc uments. For purposes purpose of these Clauses, this article a substantially responsive bid Bid is one one, which conforms to all the terms and conditions c onditions of the bidding documents without material deviations. Deviations from, or objections or reservations to critical provisions, such as those concerning Bid Security (ITB Clause 15), Applicable Law (GCC Clause 30), and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 32), will be deemed to be a material deviation. The Purchaser’s Owner's determination of a bid’s B id's responsiveness is to be based on the t he contents of the bid itself Bid itself, without recourse to extrinsic evidence. 21.4 A Bid determined as substantially non-responsive is liable to be rejected by the Owner and may not subsequently be m ade responsive by the Bidder by correction of the non-conformity. 21.5 The Owner may waive any minor infirmity or non-conformity or irregularity in a Bid, which does not in their opinion constitute a material deviation. 21.6 After a preliminary screening based on both technical and un-priced commercial evaluation, Bidders will be short-listed. In the event that any clarifications are required, then such clarifications shall be obtained from such short listed Bidders only. Based on the clarifications, the technically acceptable Bidders shall be asked to confirm the revised price or modification to the previous price if any, (in a sealed cover, Envelope IIIA) on a pr efixed date and t ime which shall be communicated to the Bidder.

Preliminary Examination. 24.1 The Purchaser 2.22.1 SIBOWASCO will examine the bids tenders to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been made, whether required sureties have been furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids tenders are generally in order. 24.2 . 2.22.2 Arithmetical errors will be rectified on the following basis. If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantityquantify, the unit price shall prevail, and the total price shall be corrected. If the Supplier candidate does not accept the correction of the errors, its bid tender will be rejected, and its bid tender security may be forfeited. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, figures the amount in words will prevail. 24.3 The Purchaser 2.22.3 SIBOWASCO may waive any minor informality, nonconformity, informality or non-conformity or irregularity in a bid tender which does not constitute a material deviation, provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect effect the relative ranking of any Bidder. 24.4 tenderer. 2.22.4 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 the Purchaser paragraph 2.23 SIBOWASCO will determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid tender to the bidding tender documents. For purposes of these Clausesparagraphs, a substantially responsive bid tender is one one, which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the bidding tender documents without material deviations. Deviations from, or objections or reservations to critical provisions, such as those concerning Bid Security (ITB Clause 15), Applicable Law (GCC Clause 30), and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 32), will be deemed to be a material deviation. The PurchaserProcuring entity’s determination of a bidtender’s responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid tender itself without recourse to extrinsic evidence. 2.22.5 If a tender is not substantially responsive, it will be rejected by SIBOWASCO and may not subsequently be made responsive by the tenderer by correction of the non conformity.

Preliminary Examination. 24.1 The Purchaser will examine the bids to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been made, whether required sureties have been furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids are generally in order. 24.2 Arithmetical errors will be rectified on the following basis. If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantity, the unit price shall prevail, and the total price shall be corrected. If the Supplier does not accept the correction of the errors, its bid will be rejected, and its bid security may be forfeited. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, the amount in words will prevail. 24.3 The Purchaser may waive any minor informality, nonconformity, or irregularity in a bid which does not constitute a material deviation, provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect the relative ranking of any Bidder. 24.4 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 the Purchaser will determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid to the bidding documents. For purposes of these Clauses, a substantially responsive bid is one which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the bidding documents without material deviations. Deviations from, or objections or reservations to critical provisions, such as those concerning Bid Security (ITB Clause 15), Applicable Law (GCC Clause 30), and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 32), PEC Registration will be deemed to be a material deviation. The Purchaser’s determination of a bid’s responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid itself without recourse to extrinsic evidence.

Preliminary Examination. 24.1 2.22.1 The Purchaser Procuring entity will examine the bids tenders to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been made, whether required sureties have been furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids tenders are generally in order. 24.2 . 2.22.2 Arithmetical errors will be rectified on the following basis. If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantityquantify, the unit price shall prevail, and the total price shall be corrected. If the Supplier candidate does not accept the correction of the errors, its bid tender will be rejected, and its bid tender security may be forfeited. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, figures the amount in words will prevail. 24.3 . 2.22.3 The Purchaser Procuring entity may waive any minor informality, nonconformity, informality or non-conformity or irregularity in a bid tender which does not constitute a material deviation, provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect effect the relative ranking of any Bidder. 24.4 tenderer. 2.22.4 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 paragraph 2.23 the Purchaser Procuring entity will determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid tender to the bidding tender documents. For purposes of these Clausesparagraphs, a substantially responsive bid tender is one one, which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the bidding tender documents without material deviations. Deviations from, or objections or reservations to critical provisions, such as those concerning Bid Security (ITB Clause 15), Applicable Law (GCC Clause 30), and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 32), will be deemed to be a material deviation. The PurchaserProcuring entity’s determination of a bidtender’s responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid tender itself without recourse to extrinsic evidence. 2.22.5 If a tender is not substantially responsive, it will be rejected by the Procuring entity and may not subsequently be made responsive by the tenderer by correction of the non- conformity.

Preliminary Examination. 22.1 The Purchaser will open all bids in the presence of bidders’ representatives who choose to attend, at the time, on the date, and at the place specified in the Bid Data Sheet. The bidders’ representatives who are present shall sign a register evidencing their attendance. 22.2 The bidders’ names, bid modifications or withdrawals, bid prices, discounts, and the presence or absence of requisite bid security and such other details as the Purchaser, at its discretion, may consider appropriate, will be announced at the opening. No bid shall be rejected at bid opening, except for late bids, which shall be returned unopened to the Bidder pursuant to ITB Clause 20. 22.3 Bids (and modifications sent pursuant to ITB Clause 21.2) that are not opened and read out at bid opening shall not be considered further for evaluation, irrespective of the circumstances. 22.4 The Purchaser will prepare minutes of the bid opening. 23.1 During evaluation of the bids, the Purchaser may, at its discretion, ask the Bidder for a clarification of its bid. The request for clarification and the response shall be in writing, and no change in the prices or substance of the bid shall be sought, offered, or permitted. 24.1 The Purchaser will examine the bids to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been made, whether required sureties have been furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids are generally in order. . 24.2 Arithmetical errors will be rectified on the following basis. If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantity, the unit price shall prevail, and the total price shall be corrected. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, the amount in words will prevail. If the Supplier does not accept the correction of the errors, its bid will be rejected, and its bid security may be forfeited. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, the amount in words will prevail. . 24.3 The Purchaser may waive any minor informality, nonconformity, or irregularity in a bid which does not constitute a material deviation, provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect the relative ranking of any Bidder. . 24.4 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 26, the Purchaser will determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid to the bidding documents. For purposes of these Clauses, a substantially responsive bid is one which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the bidding documents without material deviations. Deviations from, or objections or reservations to critical provisions, such as those concerning Bid Security (ITB Clause 15), Applicable Law (GCC Clause 3031), and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 3233), will be deemed to be a material deviation. The Purchaser’s determination of a bid’s responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid itself without recourse to extrinsic evidence. 24.5 If a bid is not substantially responsive, it will be rejected by the Purchaser and may not subsequently be made responsive by the Bidder by correction of the nonconformity.

Preliminary Examination. 24.1 The Purchaser will examine the bids to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been made, whether required sureties have been furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids are generally in order. 24.2 Arithmetical errors will be rectified on the following basis. If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantity, the unit price shall prevail, and the total price shall be corrected. If the Supplier does not accept the correction of the errors, its bid will be rejected, and its bid security may be forfeited. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, the amount in words will prevail. 24.3 The Purchaser may waive any minor informality, nonconformity, or irregularity in a bid which does not constitute a material deviation, provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect the relative ranking of any Bidder. 24.4 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 the Purchaser will determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid to the bidding documents. For purposes of these Clauses, a substantially responsive bid is one which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the bidding documents without material deviations. Deviations from, or objections or reservations to critical provisions, such as those concerning Bid Security (ITB Clause 15), Applicable Law (GCC Clause 30), and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 32), will be deemed to be a material deviation. The Purchaser’s determination of a bid’s responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid itself without recourse to extrinsic evidence. 24.5 If a bid is not substantially responsive, it will be rejected by the Purchaser and may not subsequently be made responsive by the Bidder by correction of the nonconformity. 25.

Preliminary Examination. 24.1 13.1 The Purchaser Owner will examine the bids to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been made, whether required sureties have been furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids are generally in order. 24.2 . 13.2 Arithmetical errors will be rectified on the following basis. : If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantity, the unit price shall prevail, prevail and the total price shall be corrected. If the Supplier does not accept the correction of the errors, its bid will be rejected, and its bid security may be forfeited. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, the amount in words will prevail. 24.3 The Purchaser may waive any minor informality, nonconformity, or irregularity in a bid which If the Bidder does not constitute a material deviationaccept the correction of the errors as above, provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect his Bid will be rejected and the relative ranking amount of Bid Guarantee forfeited. 13.3 The Bidder should ensure that the prices furnished in various price schedules are consistent with each other. In the case of any Bidder. 24.4 inconsistency in the prices, furnished in the specified price schedules to be identified in Bid Form for this purpose, the Owner shall be entitled to consider the highest price for the purpose of evaluation and for the purpose of award of Contract use the lowest of the prices in these schedules. 13.4 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 the Purchaser Owner will determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid to the bidding documentsRFP. For purposes the purpose of these Clauses, a substantially responsive bid is one which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the bidding documents RFP without material deviations. Deviations fromA material deviation is one which affects in any way the prices, quality, quantity or objections delivery period or reservations to critical provisions, such which limits in any way the responsibilities or liabilities of the Bidder of any right of the Owner as those concerning Bid Security (ITB Clause 15), Applicable Law (GCC Clause 30), required in these RFP documents and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 32), will be deemed to be a material deviationspecifications. The PurchaserOwner’s determination of a bid’s responsiveness is to shall be based on the contents of the bid itself without recourse to extrinsic evidence. 13.5 A bid determined as not substantially responsive will be rejected by the Owner and may not subsequently be made responsive by the Bidder by correction of the non-conformity.

Preliminary Examination. 24.1 27.1 The Purchaser will Procuring Agency shall examine the bids to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been mademade (at the time of opening the financial proposal), whether required sureties securities have been furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids are generally in order. 24.2 Arithmetical . 27.2 In the financial bids (at the time of opening the financial proposal) the arithmetical errors will shall be rectified on the following basis. If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantity, the unit price shall prevail, and the total price shall be corrected. If the Supplier does Bidders/Suppliers do not accept the correction of the errors, its bid will shall be rejected, and its bid security may be forfeited. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, the amount in words will shall prevail. 24.3 . 27.3 The Purchaser Procuring Agency may waive any minor informality, nonconformity, or irregularity in a bid which does not constitute a material deviationdeviation (or changes the substance of the bid), provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect the relative ranking of any Bidder. 24.4 . 27.4 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 27 the Purchaser will Procuring Agency shall determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid to the bidding documentsdocument. For purposes of these Clauses, a substantially responsive bid is one one, which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the bidding documents document without material deviations. Deviations from, or objections or reservations to critical provisions, such as those concerning Bid Security (ITB Clause 15), Applicable Law (GCC Clause 30), and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 32), will provisions shall be deemed to be a material deviationdeviation for technical proposals. The PurchaserProcuring Agency’s determination of a bid’s responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid itself without recourse to extrinsic evidence. 27.5 If a bid is not substantially responsive, it shall be rejected by the Procuring Agency and may not subsequently be made responsive by the Bidder by correction of the nonconformity.

Preliminary Examination. 24.1 The Purchaser will examine the bids to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been made, whether required sureties have been furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids are generally in order. 24.2 Arithmetical errors will be rectified on the following basis. If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantity, the unit price shall prevail, and the total price shall be corrected. If the Supplier does not accept the correction of the errors, its bid will be rejected, and its bid security may be forfeited. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, the amount in words will prevail. 24.3 The Purchaser may waive any minor informality, nonconformity, or irregularity in a bid which does not constitute a material deviation, provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect the relative ranking of any Bidder. 24.4 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 the Purchaser will determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid to the bidding documents. For purposes of these Clauses, a substantially responsive bid is one which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the bidding documents without material deviations. Deviations from, or objections or reservations to critical provisions, such as those concerning Bid Security (ITB Clause 15), Applicable Law (GCC Clause 30), and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 32), will be deemed to be a material deviation. The Purchaser’s determination of a bid’s responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid itself without recourse to extrinsic evidence. If a bid is not substantially responsive, it will be rejected by the Purchaser and may not subsequently be made responsive by the Bidder by correction of the nonconformity. 25.

Preliminary Examination. 24.1 2.23.1 The Purchaser Procuring entity will examine the bids Bids to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been made, whether required sureties have been furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids Bids are generally in order. 24.2 . 2.23.2 Arithmetical errors will be rectified on the following basis. If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantityquantify, the unit price shall prevail, and the total price shall be corrected. If the Supplier candidate does not accept the correction of the errors, its bid Bid will be rejected, and its bid Bid security may be forfeited. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, figures the amount in words will prevail. 24.3 All in all, the award shall be based on the corrected figure. 2.23.3 The Purchaser Procuring entity may waive any minor informality, nonconformity, informality or non-conformity or irregularity in a bid Bid which does not constitute a material deviation, provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect effect the relative ranking of any Bidder. 24.4 . 2.23.4 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 paragraph 2.23 the Purchaser Procuring entity will determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid Bid to the bidding Bid documents. For purposes of these Clausesparagraphs, a substantially responsive bid Bid is one one, which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the bidding Bid documents without material deviations. Deviations from, or objections or reservations to critical provisions, such as those concerning Bid Security (ITB Clause 15), Applicable Law (GCC Clause 30), and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 32), will be deemed to be a material deviation. The PurchaserProcuring entity’s determination of a bidBid’s responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid Bid itself without recourse to extrinsic evidence. 2.23.5 If a Bid is not substantially responsive, it will be rejected by the Procuring entity and may not subsequently be made responsive by the Bidder by correction of the non-conformity. 2.23.6 The Company reserves the right to waive minor deviations in the evaluation criteria if they do not materially affect the capability of an applicant to perform.

Preliminary Examination. 24.1 The Purchaser will examine All the bids shall be examined to determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been made, whether required sureties have been furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids are generally in order. 24.2 Arithmetical . i. In the financial bids the arithmetical errors will shall be rectified on the following basis. If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantity, the unit price shall prevail, and the total price shall be corrected. If the Supplier bidder does not accept the correction of the errors, its bid will shall be rejected, and its bid security Security may be forfeited. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures, the amount in words will shall prevail. ii. 24.3 The Purchaser may waive any Any minor informality, nonconformity, or irregularity in a bid which does not constitute a material deviation, may be waived provided such waiver does not prejudice or affect the relative ranking of any Bidderbidder. iii. 24.4 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to ITB Clause 25 the Purchaser will determine the substantial responsiveness of each bid to the bidding documents. For purposes of these Clauses, If a substantially responsive bid is one which conforms to all not substantially responsive, it shall be rejected and may not subsequently be made responsive by the terms and conditions bidder by correction of the bidding documents without material deviationsnon-conformity. iv. Deviations fromIf the Bidder does not accept the correction of the errors, or objections or reservations to critical provisionsits bid shall be rejected, such as those concerning and its Bid Security (ITB Clause 15), Applicable Law (GCC Clause 30), and Taxes and Duties (GCC Clause 32), will may be deemed to be a material deviation. The Purchaser’s determination of a bid’s responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid itself without recourse to extrinsic evidenceforfeited.