Common use of Tender Opening Clause in Contracts

Tender Opening. ‌ Except as in the cases specified in ITT 23, the Procuring Entity shall, at the Tender opening, publicly open and read out all Tenders received by the deadline at the date, time and place specified in the TDS in the presence of Tenderers' designated representatives who choose to attend, including to attend any specific electronic tender opening procedures if electronic tendering is permitted in accordance with ITT 21.1, shall be as specified in the TDS. First, envelopes marked ―WITHDRAWAL‖ shall be opened and read out and the envelope with the corresponding Tender shall not be opened, but returned to the Tenderer. If the withdrawal envelope does not contain a copy of the ―power of attorney‖ confirming the signature as a person duly authorized to sign on behalf of the Tenderer, the corresponding Tender will be opened. No Tender withdrawal shall be permitted unless the corresponding withdrawal notice contains a valid authorization to request the withdrawal and is read out at Tender opening. Next, envelopes marked ―SUBSTITUTION‖ shall be opened and read out and exchanged with the corresponding Tender being substituted, and the substituted Tender shall not be opened, but returned to the Tenderer. No Tender substitution shall be permitted unless the corresponding substitution notice contains a valid authorization to request the substitution and is read out at Tender opening. Next, envelopes marked ―MODIFICATION‖ shall be opened and read out with the corresponding Tender. No Tender modification shall be permitted unless the corresponding modification notice contains a valid authorization to request the modification and is read out at Tender opening. Next, all remaining envelopes shall be opened one at a time, reading out: the name of the Tenderer and whether there is a modification; the total Tender Prices, per lot (contract) if applicable, including any discounts and alternative Tenders; the presence or absence of a Tender Security, if required; and any other details as the Procuring Entity may consider appropriate. Only Tenders, alternative Tenders and discounts that are opened and read out at Tender opening shall be considered further for evaluation. The Form of Tender and pages of the Bills of Quantities are to be initialed by the members of the tender opening committee attending the opening. The number of representatives of the Procuring Entity to sign shall be specified in the TDS. The Procuring Entity shall neither discuss the merits of any Tender nor reject any Tender (except for late Tenders, in accordance with ITT 22.1). The Procuring Entity shall prepare a record of the Tender opening that shall include, as a minimum:

Tender Opening. ‌ Except as in the cases specified in ITT 23, the Procuring Entity shall, at the Tender opening, publicly open and read out all Tenders received by the deadline at the date, time and place specified in the TDS in the presence of Tenderers' designated representatives who choose to attend, including to attend any specific electronic tender opening procedures if electronic tendering is permitted in accordance with ITT 21.1, shall be as specified in the TDS. First, envelopes marked ―WITHDRAWAL‖ shall be opened and read out and the envelope with the corresponding Tender shall not be opened, but returned to the Tenderer. If the withdrawal envelope does not contain a copy of the ―power of attorney‖ confirming the signature as a person duly authorized to sign on behalf of the Tenderer, the corresponding Tender will be opened. No Tender withdrawal shall be permitted unless the corresponding withdrawal notice contains a valid authorization to request the withdrawal and is read out at Tender opening. Next, envelopes marked ―SUBSTITUTION‖ shall be opened and read out and exchanged with the corresponding Tender being substituted, and the substituted Tender shall not be opened, but returned to the Tenderer. No Tender substitution shall be permitted unless the corresponding substitution notice contains a valid authorization to request the substitution and is read out at Tender opening. Next, envelopes marked ―MODIFICATION‖ shall be opened and read out with the corresponding Tender. No Tender modification shall be permitted unless the corresponding modification notice contains a valid authorization to request the modification and is read out at Tender opening. Next, all remaining envelopes shall be opened one at a time, reading out: the name of the Tenderer and whether there is a modification; the total Tender Prices, per lot (contract) if applicable, including any discounts and alternative Tenders; the presence or absence of a Tender Security, if required; and any other details as the Procuring Entity may consider appropriate. Only Tenders, alternative Tenders and discounts that are opened and read out at Tender opening shall be considered further for evaluation. The Form of Tender and pages of the Bills of Quantities are to be initialed by the members of the tender opening committee attending the opening. The number of representatives of the Procuring Entity to sign shall be specified in the TDS. The Procuring Entity shall neither discuss the merits of any Tender nor reject any Tender (except for late Tenders, in accordance with ITT 22.1). The Procuring Entity shall prepare a record of the Tender opening that shall include, as a minimum:

Tender Opening. ‌ Except as in the cases specified in ITT 23, the Procuring Entity shall, at the Tender opening, publicly open and read out all Tenders received by the deadline at the date, time and place specified in the TDS in the presence of Tenderers' designated representatives who choose to attend, including to attend any specific electronic tender opening procedures if electronic tendering is permitted in accordance with ITT 21.1, shall be as specified in the TDS. First, envelopes marked mar ked ―WITHDRAWAL‖ shall be opened and read out and the envelope with the corresponding Tender shall not be opened, but returned to the Tenderer. If the withdrawal envelope does not contain a copy of the ―power of attorney‖ confirming the signature as a person duly authorized to sign on behalf of the Tenderer, the corresponding Tender will be opened. No Tender withdrawal shall be permitted unless the corresponding withdrawal notice contains a valid authorization to request the withdrawal and is read out at Tender opening. Next, envelopes marked ―SUBSTITUTION‖ shall be opened and read out and exchanged with the corresponding Tender being substituted, and the substituted Tender shall not be opened, but returned to the Tenderer. No Tender substitution shall be permitted unless the corresponding substitution notice contains a valid authorization to request the substitution and is read out at Tender opening. Next, envelopes marked ―MODIFICATION‖ ―MODIFICAT ION‖ shall be opened and read out with the corresponding Tender. No Tender modification shall be permitted unless the corresponding modification notice contains a valid authorization to request the modification and is read out at Tender opening. Next, all remaining envelopes shall be opened one at a time, reading out: the name of the Tenderer and whether there is a modification; the total Tender Prices, per lot (contract) if applicable, including any discounts and alternative Tenders; the presence or absence of a Tender Security, if required; and any other details as the Procuring Entity may consider appropriate. Only Tenders, alternative Tenders and discounts that are opened and read out at Tender opening shall be considered further for evaluation. The Form of Tender and pages of the Bills of Quantities are to be initialed by the members of the tender opening committee attending the opening. The number of representatives of the Procuring Entity to sign shall be specified in the TDS. The Procuring Entity shall neither discuss the merits of any Tender nor reject any Tender (except for late Tenders, in accordance with ITT 22.1). The Procuring Entity shall prepare a record of the Tender opening that shall include, as a minimum:

Tender Opening. ‌ Except as in the cases specified in ITT 23, the Procuring Entity shall, at the Tender opening, publicly open and read out all Tenders received by the deadline at the date, time and place specified in the TDS theTDS in the presence of Tenderers' designated representatives who choose to attend, including to attend any specific electronic tender opening procedures if electronic tendering is permitted in accordance with ITT 21.1, shall be as specified in the TDS. First, envelopes marked ―WITHDRAWAL‖ shall be opened and read out and the envelope with the corresponding Tender shall not be opened, but returned to the Tenderer. If the withdrawal envelope does not contain a copy of the ―power of attorney‖ confirming the signature as a person duly authorized to sign on behalf of the Tenderer, the corresponding Tender will be opened. No Tender withdrawal shall be permitted unless the corresponding withdrawal notice contains a valid authorization to request the withdrawal and is read out at Tender opening. Next, envelopes marked ―SUBSTITUTION‖ shall be opened and read out and exchanged with the corresponding Tender being substituted, and the substituted Tender shall not be opened, but returned butreturned to the Tenderer. No Tender substitution shall be permitted unless the corresponding substitution notice contains a valid authorization to request the substitution and is read out at Tender opening. Next, envelopes marked ―MODIFICATION‖ shall be opened and read out with the corresponding Tender. No Tender modification shall be permitted unless the corresponding modification notice contains a valid authorization to request the modification and is read out at Tender opening. Next, all remaining envelopes shall be opened one at a time, reading out: the name of the Tenderer and whether there is a modification; the total Tender Prices, per lot (contract) if applicable, including any discounts and alternative Tenders; the presence or absence of a Tender Security, if required; and any other details as the Procuring Entity may consider appropriate. Only Tenders, alternative Tenders and discounts that are opened and read out at Tender opening shall be considered further for evaluation. The Form of Tender and pages of the Bills of Quantities are to be initialed by the members of the tender opening committee attending the opening. The number of representatives of the Procuring Entity to sign shall be specified in the TDS. The Procuring Entity shall neither discuss the merits of any Tender nor reject any Tender (except for late Tenders, in accordance with ITT 22.1). The Procuring Entity shall prepare a record of the Tender opening that shall include, as a minimum:

Tender Opening. ‌ Except as in the cases specified in ITT 23, the Procuring Entity shall, at the Tender opening, publicly open and read out all Tenders received by the deadline at the date, time and place specified in the TDS in the presence of Tenderers' designated representatives who choose to attend, including to attend any specific electronic tender opening procedures if electronic tendering is permitted in accordance with ITT 21.1, shall be as specified in the TDS. First, envelopes marked ―WITHDRAWAL‖ shall be opened and read out and the envelope with the corresponding Tender shall not be opened, but returned to the Tenderer. If the withdrawal envelope withdrawalenvelope does not contain a copy of the ―power of attorney‖ confirming the signature as a person duly authorized to sign on behalf of the Tenderer, the corresponding Tender will be opened. No Tender withdrawal shall be permitted unless the corresponding withdrawal notice contains a valid authorization to request the withdrawal and is read out at Tender opening. Next, envelopes marked ―SUBSTITUTION‖ shall be opened and read out and exchanged with the corresponding Tender being substituted, and the substituted Tender shall not be opened, but returned to the Tenderer. No Tender substitution shall be permitted unless the corresponding substitution notice contains a valid authorization to request the substitution and is read out at Tender opening. Next, envelopes marked ―MODIFICATION‖ shall be opened and read out with the corresponding Tender. No Tender modification shall be permitted unless the corresponding modification notice contains a valid authorization to request the modification and is read out at Tender opening. Next, all remaining envelopes shall be opened one at a time, reading out: the name of the Tenderer and whether there is a modification; the total Tender Prices, per lot (contract) if applicable, including any discounts and alternative Tenders; the presence or absence of a Tender Security, if required; and any other details as the Procuring Entity may consider appropriate. Only Tenders, alternative Tenders and discounts that are opened and read out at Tender opening shall be considered further for evaluation. The Form of Tender and pages of the Bills of Quantities are to be initialed by the members of the tender opening committee attending the opening. The number of representatives of the Procuring Entity to sign shall be specified in the TDS. The Procuring Entity shall neither discuss the merits of any Tender nor reject any Tender (except for exceptfor late Tenders, in accordance with ITT 22.1). The Procuring Entity shall prepare a record of the Tender opening that shall include, as a minimum:

Tender Opening. ‌ Except as in the cases specified in ITT 23, the Procuring Entity shall, at the Tender opening, publicly open and read out all Tenders received by the deadline at the date, time and place specified in the TDS in the presence of Tenderers' designated representatives who choose to attend, including to attend any specific electronic tender opening procedures if electronic tendering is permitted in accordance with ITT 21.1, shall be as specified in the TDS. First, envelopes marked ―WITHDRAWAL‖ shall be opened and read out and the envelope with the corresponding Tender shall not be opened, but returned to the Tenderer. If the withdrawal envelope does not contain a copy of the ―power of attorney‖ confirming the signature as a person duly authorized to sign on behalf of the Tenderer, the corresponding Tender will be opened. No Tender withdrawal shall be permitted unless the corresponding withdrawal notice contains a valid authorization to request the withdrawal and is read out at Tender opening. Next, envelopes marked ―SUBSTITUTION‖ shall be opened and read out and exchanged with the corresponding Tender being substituted, and the substituted Tender shall not be opened, but returned to the Tenderer. No Tender substitution shall be permitted unless the corresponding substitution notice contains a valid authorization to request the substitution and is read out at Tender opening. Next, envelopes marked ―MODIFICATION‖ ―MODIFICAT ION‖ shall be opened and read out with the corresponding Tender. No Tender modification shall be permitted unless the corresponding modification notice contains a valid authorization to request the modification and is read out at Tender opening. Next, all remaining envelopes shall be opened one at a time, reading out: the name of the Tenderer and whether there is a modification; the total Tender Prices, per lot (contract) if applicable, including any discounts and alternative Tenders; the presence or absence of a Tender Security, if required; and any other details as the Procuring Entity may consider appropriate. Only Tenders, alternative Tenders and discounts that are opened and read out at Tender opening shall be considered further for evaluation. The Form of Tender and pages of the Bills of Quantities are to be initialed by the members of the tender opening committee attending the opening. The number of representatives of the Procuring Entity to sign shall be specified in the TDS. The Procuring Entity shall neither discuss the merits of any Tender nor reject any Tender (except for late Tenders, in accordance with ITT 22.1). The Procuring Entity shall prepare a record of the Tender opening that shall include, as a minimum:

Tender Opening. ‌ Except as in the cases specified in ITT 23, the Procuring Entity shall, at the Tender opening, publicly open and read out all Tenders received by the deadline at the date, time and place specified in the TDS in the presence of Tenderers' designated representatives who choose to attend, including to attend any specific electronic tender opening procedures if electronic tendering is permitted in accordance with ITT 21.1, shall be as specified in the TDS. First, envelopes marked mar ked ―WITHDRAWAL‖ shall be opened and read out and the envelope with the corresponding Tender shall not be opened, but returned to the Tenderer. If the withdrawal envelope does not contain a copy of the ―power of attorney‖ confirming the signature as a person duly authorized to sign on behalf of the Tenderer, the corresponding Tender will be opened. No Tender withdrawal shall be permitted unless the corresponding withdrawal notice contains a valid authorization to request the withdrawal and is read out at Tender opening. Next, envelopes marked ―SUBSTITUTION‖ shall be opened and read out and exchanged with the corresponding Tender being substituted, and the substituted Tender shall not be opened, but returned butreturned to the Tenderer. No Tender substitution shall be permitted unless the corresponding substitution notice contains a valid authorization to request the substitution and is read out at Tender opening. Next, envelopes marked ―MODIFICATION‖ shall be opened and read out with the corresponding Tender. No Tender modification shall be permitted unless the corresponding modification notice contains a valid authorization to request the modification and is read out at Tender opening. Next, all remaining envelopes shall be opened one at a time, reading out: the name of the Tenderer and whether there is a modification; the total Tender Prices, per lot (contract) if applicable, including any discounts and alternative Tenders; the presence or absence of a Tender Security, if required; and any other details as the Procuring Entity may consider appropriate. Only Tenders, alternative Tenders and discounts that are opened and read out at Tender opening shall be considered further for evaluation. The Form of Tender and pages of the Bills of Quantities are to be initialed by the members of the tender opening committee attending the opening. The number of representatives of the Procuring Entity to sign shall be specified in the TDS. The Procuring Entity shall neither discuss the merits of any Tender nor reject any Tender (except for late Tenders, in accordance with ITT 22.1). The Procuring Entity shall prepare a record of the Tender opening that shall include, as a minimum:

Tender Opening. ‌ Except as 25.1 The Employer shall open the bids in the cases specified in ITT 23public, the Procuring Entity shall, at the Tender opening, publicly open and read out all Tenders received by the deadline at the date, time and place specified in the TDS in the presence of Tenderers' ` designated representatives and anyone who choose to attend, including to attend any and at the address, date and time specified in the TDS. Any specific electronic tender opening procedures required if electronic tendering is permitted in accordance with ITT 21.122.1, shall be as specified in the TDS. 25.2 First, envelopes marked ―WITHDRAWAL‖ shall be opened and read out and the envelope with the corresponding Tender tender shall not be opened, but returned to the Tenderer. If the withdrawal envelope does not contain a copy of the ―power of attorney‖ confirming the signature as a person duly authorized to sign on behalf of the Tenderer, the corresponding Tender will be opened. No Tender tender withdrawal shall be permitted unless the corresponding withdrawal notice contains a valid authorization to request the withdrawal and is read out at Tender tender opening. Next, envelopes marked ―SUBSTITUTION‖ shall be opened and read out and exchanged with the corresponding Tender tender being substituted, and the substituted Tender tender shall not be opened, but returned to the Tenderer. No Tender tender substitution shall be permitted unless the corresponding substitution notice contains a valid authorization to request the substitution and is read out at Tender tender opening. Next, envelopes Envelopes marked ―MODIFICATION‖ shall be opened and read out with the corresponding Tenderbid. No Tender tender modification shall be permitted unless the corresponding modification notice contains a valid authorization to request the modification and is read out at Tender tender opening. Next, all remaining Only envelopes that are opened and read out at tender opening shall be considered further. 25.3 All other envelopes shall be opened one at a time, reading out: the name of the Tenderer and whether there is a modification; the total Tender Prices, per lot (contract) if applicablePrice(s), including any discounts and alternative Tendersoffers; the presence or absence of a Tender Securitytender security, if required; and any other details as the Procuring Entity Employer may consider appropriate. Only Tenders, discounts and alternative Tenders and discounts that are opened and offers read out at Tender tender opening shall be considered further for evaluation. The If so requested by the Employer in the TDS, the Form of Tender and pages of the Bills Bill of Quantities are to be initialed by the members of the tender opening committee attending the opening. The number of representatives of the Procuring Entity to sign shall be specified Employer attending tender opening in the manner indicated in the TDS. The Procuring Entity No tender shall neither discuss the merits of any Tender nor reject any Tender (be rejected at tender opening except for late Tendersbids, in accordance with ITT 22.1)23.1. 25.4 The Procuring Entity Employer shall prepare a record of the Tender tender opening that shall include, as a minimum:: the name of the Tenderer and whether there is a withdrawal, substitution, or modification; the Tender Price, per lot if applicable, including any discounts and alternative offers; and the presence or absence of a tender security, if one was required. The Tenderers‘ representatives who are present shall be requested to sign the record. The omission of a Tenderer‘s signature on the record shall not invalidate the contents and effect of the record. A copy of the record shall be distributed to all Tenderers. E. Evaluation and Comparison of Bids

Tender Opening. ‌ Except as in the cases specified in ITT 23, the Procuring Entity shall, at the Tender opening, publicly open and read out all Tenders received by the deadline at the date, time and place specified in the TDS in the presence of Tenderers' designated representatives who choose to attend, including to attend any specific electronic tender opening procedures if electronic tendering is permitted in accordance with ITT 21.1, shall be as specified in the TDS. First, envelopes marked ―WITHDRAWAL‖ shall be opened and read out and the envelope with the corresponding Tender shall not be opened, but returned to the Tenderer. If the withdrawal envelope does not contain a copy of the ―power of attorney‖ confirming the signature as a person duly authorized to sign on behalf of the Tenderer, the corresponding Tender will be opened. No Tender withdrawal shall be permitted unless the corresponding withdrawal notice contains a valid authorization to request the withdrawal and is read out at Tender opening. Next, envelopes marked ―SUBSTITUTION‖ shall be opened and read out and exchanged with the corresponding Tender being substituted, and the substituted Tender shall not be opened, but returned to the Tenderer. No Tender substitution shall be permitted unless the corresponding substitution notice contains a valid authorization to request the substitution and is read out at Tender opening. Next, envelopes marked ―MODIFICATION‖ ―MODIFICAT ION‖ shall be opened and read out with the corresponding Tender. No Tender modification shall be permitted unless the corresponding modification notice contains a valid authorization to request the modification and is read out at Tender opening. Next, all remaining envelopes shall be opened one at a time, reading out: the name of the Tenderer and whether there is a modification; the total Tender Prices, per lot (contract) if applicable, including any discounts and alternative Tenders; the presence or absence of a Tender Security, if required; and any other details as the Procuring Entity may consider appropriate. Only Tenders, alternative Tenders and discounts that are opened and read out at Tender opening shall be considered further for evaluation. The Form of Tender and pages of the Bills of Quantities are to be initialed by the members of the tender opening committee attending the opening. The number of representatives of the Procuring Entity to sign shall be specified in the TDS. The Procuring Entity shall neither discuss the merits of any Tender nor reject any Tender (except for late Tenders, in accordance with ITT 22.1). The Procuring Entity shall prepare a record of the Tender opening that shall include, as a minimum:

Tender Opening. ‌ Except as in The Tenders shall be opened online by the cases specified in ITT 23, the Procuring Entity shall, at the opening committee on due date and time of Tender opening, publicly open . The Tender security will be checked and details will be read out for the information of representative of Bidder. Technical package of those Bidders who have not submitted Tender security shall not be opened. Tender which is accompanied by an unacceptable or fraudulent Tender Security shall be considered as non-compliant and rejected. The Technical Package of all Tenders received by the deadline at the date, time and place specified in the TDS Bidder shall be opened in the presence of Tenderers' designated Bidder or their representatives who choose to attendattend on date & time as mentioned in Tender document in the office Sr. Dy. GM / Property Business, including to attend any specific electronic tender DMRC, 3rd floor, A -Wing, Metro Bhawan, Fire Brigade Lane, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi – 110001. If such nominated date for opening procedures if electronic tendering of Tender is permitted in accordance with ITT 21.1subsequently declared as a Public Holiday by the DMRC, the next official working day shall be deemed as specified in the TDSdate of opening of Technical Package. First, envelopes marked ―WITHDRAWAL‖ shall The Tender of any Bidder who has not complied with one or more of the foregoing instructions may not be opened and considered. The details will be read out and for the envelope with information of representative of Bidder, present at the corresponding Tender time of opening of Tender. On opening of the Tender, it will be checked if they contain Pre-Qualification, Technical & Financial Packages. Pre-Qualification & Technical packages of the Bidder not containing financial package shall not be opened, but returned to the Tenderer. If the withdrawal envelope does not contain DMRC shall prepare a copy record of opening of the ―power of attorney‖ confirming the signature as a person duly authorized to sign on behalf of the TendererPre-Qualification, the corresponding Tender will be opened. No Tender withdrawal Technical & Financial Packages, which shall be permitted unless the corresponding withdrawal notice contains a valid authorization to request the withdrawal and is read out at Tender opening. Next, envelopes marked ―SUBSTITUTION‖ shall be opened and read out and exchanged with the corresponding Tender being substituted, and the substituted Tender shall not be opened, but returned to the Tenderer. No Tender substitution shall be permitted unless the corresponding substitution notice contains a valid authorization to request the substitution and is read out at Tender opening. Next, envelopes marked ―MODIFICATION‖ shall be opened and read out with the corresponding Tender. No Tender modification shall be permitted unless the corresponding modification notice contains a valid authorization to request the modification and is read out at Tender opening. Next, all remaining envelopes shall be opened one at a time, reading out: include the name of the Tenderer bidder and whether there is a withdrawal, substitution or modification; the total Tender Pricesalternative proposals, per lot (contract) if applicable, including any discounts and alternative Tenders; the presence or absence of a Tender Securitysecurity. The Bidder representatives who are present shall be requested to sign the record. The omission of a bidder‘s signature on the record shall not invalidate the contents and effect of the record. The Bidder name, if required; details of the Tender security and any such other details as the Procuring Entity DMRC, at their discretion, may consider appropriate. Only Tenders, alternative Tenders and discounts that are opened and read out appropriate will be announced at Tender opening shall be considered further for evaluation. The Form the time of Tender and pages of the Bills of Quantities are to be initialed by the members of the tender opening committee attending the opening. The number sealed financial package will be opened on a subsequent date after evaluation of representatives technical packages. Financial packages of the Procuring Entity to sign shall only those Bidders whose submissions are found substantially responsive and technically compliant will be specified in the TDSopened. The Procuring Entity time of opening of financial package shall neither discuss only be informed separately to the merits Bidders who have qualified during Pre-Qualification and Technical evaluation stages and Bidder can be present to witness opening of any Tender nor reject any Tender (except for late Tenders, in accordance with ITT 22.1). The Procuring Entity shall prepare a record of the Tender opening that shall include, as a minimum:Financial Package.

Tender Opening. ‌ Except as in the cases specified in ITT 23, the Procuring Entity shall, at the Tender opening, publicly open and read out all Tenders received by the deadline at the date, time and place specified in the TDS in the presence of Tenderers' designated representatives who choose to attend, including to attend any specific electronic tender opening procedures if electronic tendering is permitted in accordance with ITT 21.1, shall be as specified in the TDS. First, envelopes marked ―WITHDRAWAL‖ ―WITH DRAWALǁ shall be opened and read out and the envelope with the corresponding Tender shall not be opened, but returned to the Tenderer. If the withdrawal envelope does not contain a copy of the ―power of attorney‖ attorneyǁ confirming the signature as a person duly authorized to sign on behalf of the Tenderer, the corresponding Tender will be opened. No Tender withdrawal shall be permitted unless the corresponding withdrawal notice contains a valid authorization to request the withdrawal and is read out at Tender opening. Next, envelopes marked ―SUBSTITUTION‖ ―SUBSTITUTIONǁ shall be opened and read out and exchanged with the corresponding Tender being substituted, and the substituted Tender shall not be opened, but returned to the Tenderer. No Tender substitution shall be permitted unless the corresponding substitution notice contains a valid authorization to request the substitution and is read out at Tender opening. Next, envelopes marked ―MODIFICATION‖ ―MODIFICATIONǁ shall be opened and read out with the corresponding Tender. No Tender modification shall be permitted unless the corresponding modification notice contains a valid authorization to request the modification and is read out at Tender opening. Next, all remaining envelopes shall be opened one at a time, reading out: the name of the Tenderer and whether there is a modification; the total Tender Prices, per lot (contract) if applicable, including any discounts and alternative Tenders; the presence or absence of a Tender Security, if required; and any other details as the Procuring Entity may consider appropriate. Only Tenders, alternative Tenders and discounts that are opened and read out at Tender opening shall be considered further for evaluation. The Form of Tender and pages of the Bills of Quantities are to be initialed by the members of the tender opening committee attending the opening. The number of representatives of the Procuring Entity to sign shall be specified in the TDS. The Procuring Entity shall neither discuss the merits of any Tender nor reject any Tender (except for late Tenders, in accordance with ITT 22.1). The Procuring Entity shall prepare a record of the Tender opening that shall include, as a minimum:

Tender Opening. ‌ Except as in the cases specified in ITT 23, the Procuring Entity shall, at the Tender opening, publicly open and read out all Tenders received by the deadline at the date, time and place specified in the TDS in the presence of Tenderers' designated representatives who choose to attend, including to attend any specific electronic tender opening procedures if electronic tendering is permitted in accordance with ITT 21.1, shall be as specified in the TDS. First, envelopes marked ―WITHDRAWAL‖ shall be opened and read out and the envelope with the corresponding Tender shall not be opened, but returned to the Tenderer. If the withdrawal envelope does not contain a copy of the ―power of attorney‖ confirming the signature as a person duly authorized to sign on behalf of the Tenderer, the corresponding Tender will be opened. No Tender withdrawal shall be permitted unless the corresponding withdrawal notice contains a valid authorization to request the withdrawal and is read out at Tender opening. Next, envelopes marked ―SUBSTITUTION‖ shall be opened and read out and exchanged with the corresponding Tender being substituted, and the substituted Tender shall not be opened, but returned butreturned to the Tenderer. No Tender substitution shall be permitted unless the corresponding substitution notice contains a valid authorization to request the substitution and is read out at Tender opening. Next, envelopes marked ―MODIFICATION‖ ―MODIFICAT ION‖ shall be opened and read out with the corresponding Tender. No Tender modification shall be permitted unless the corresponding modification notice contains a valid authorization to request the modification and is read out at Tender opening. Next, all remaining envelopes shall be opened one at a time, reading out: the name of the Tenderer and whether there is a modification; the total Tender Prices, per lot (contract) if applicable, including any discounts and alternative Tenders; the presence or absence of a Tender Security, if required; and any other details as the Procuring Entity may consider appropriate. Only Tenders, alternative Tenders and discounts that are opened and read out at Tender opening shall be considered further for evaluation. The Form of Tender and pages of the Bills of Quantities are to be initialed by the members of the tender opening committee attending the opening. The number of representatives of the Procuring Entity to sign shall be specified in the TDS. The Procuring Entity shall neither discuss the merits of any Tender nor reject any Tender (except for late Tenders, in accordance with ITT 22.1). The Procuring Entity shall prepare a record of the Tender opening that shall include, as a minimum: