Qualification and Disqualification of Bidders. 8.1 The Procuring Agency shall determine to its satisfaction whether the Bidder that is selected as having submitted the lowest evaluated responsive bid is qualified to perform the Contract satisfactorily, in accordance with the criteria listed in ITB Clause 29.2.
8.2 The determination shall take into account the Bidder’s financial, technical or production capabilities (in case of manufacturer), infrastructure of the firm, past performance in similar contracts, engineering staff and their capabilities, inventory of spare parts, repair and calibration tools, workshop facilities to provide the after sales services. It shall be based upon an examination of the documentary evidence of the Bidder’s qualifications submitted by the Bidder, pursuant to ITB Clause 29.2, as well as such other information/ premises visit as the Procuring Agency deems necessary and appropriate.
8.3 Bidders that are found to consistently fail to provide satisfactory performances or are found to be indulging in corrupt or fraudulent practices shall be debarred & blacklisted as provided in Punjab Procurement Rules, 2014.
Qualification and Disqualification of Bidders. 8.1 The Procuring Agency shall determine whether the Bidder is having qualification in accordance with the criteria listed in ITB Clause 29.2.
8.2 The determination shall take into account the Bidder’s financial, technical and managerial capabilities. It shall be based upon an examination of the documentary evidence of the Bidder’s qualifications submitted by the Bidder, pursuant to ITB Clause 29.2, as well as such other information/ premises visit as the Procuring Agency deems necessary and appropriate.
8.3 An affirmative determination shall be a pre-requisite for Award of the Contract to the Bidder.
8.4 The Procuring Agency, at any stage of the procurement proceedings, having credible reasons for or prima facie evidence of any defect in Supplier’s capacities may require the Suppliers to provide information concerning their professional, technical, financial, legal or managerial competence.
8.5 The Procuring Agency shall disqualify a Bidder if it finds, at any time, that the information submitted by him concerning his qualification as Supplier was false, fabricated and materially inaccurate or incomplete.
8.6 Bidders that are found to consistently fail to provide satisfactory performances or are found to be indulging in corrupt or fraudulent practices shall be debarred & blacklisted as provided in Punjab Procurement Rules, 2014.
