Common use of Time Limits for the Tendering Process Clause in Contracts

Time Limits for the Tendering Process. 1. An entity shall prescribe time limits for the tendering process that allow sufficient time for suppliers to prepare and submit responsive tenders, taking into account the nature and complexity of the procurement. An entity shall provide no less than 30 days between the date on which it publishes the notice of intended procurement and the deadline for submitting 2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, where there are no qualification requirements for suppliers, entities may establish a time limit of less than 30 days, but in no case less than 10 days, in the following circumstances: (a) where the entity has published a notice containing the information specified in Article 9.4(2) at least 30 days and not more than 12 months in advance; (b) in the case of the second or subsequent publications of notices for procurement of a recurring nature; (c) where an entity procures commercial goods or services that are sold or offered for sale to, and customarily purchased and used by, non-governmental buyers for non-governmental purposes; or (d) where an unforeseen state of urgency duly substantiated by the entity renders impracticable the time limits specified in paragraph 1 .

Time Limits for the Tendering Process. 1. An entity shall prescribe time limits for the tendering process that allow sufficient time for suppliers to prepare and submit responsive tenders, taking into account the nature and complexity of the procurement. An entity shall provide no less than 30 days between the date on which it publishes the notice of intended procurement and the deadline for submittingsubmitting tenders. 2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, where there are no qualification requirements for suppliers, entities may establish a time limit of less than 30 days, but in no case less than 10 days, in the following circumstances: (a) where the entity has published a notice containing the information specified in Article 9.4(2) at least 30 days and not more than 12 months in advance; (b) in the case of the second or subsequent publications of notices for procurement of a recurring nature; (c) where an entity procures commercial goods or services that are sold or offered for sale to, and customarily purchased and used by, non-governmental buyers for non-non- governmental purposes; or (d) where an unforeseen state of urgency duly substantiated by the entity renders impracticable the time limits specified in paragraph 1 1.

Time Limits for the Tendering Process. 1. An entity shall prescribe time limits for the tendering process that allow sufficient time for suppliers to prepare and submit responsive tenders, taking into account the nature and complexity of the procurement. An entity shall provide no less than 30 days between the date on which it publishes the notice of intended procurement and the deadline for submittingsubmitting tenders. 2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, where there are no qualification requirements for suppliers, entities may establish a time limit of less than 30 days, but in no case less than 10 days, in the following circumstances: (a) where the entity has published a notice containing the information specified in Article 9.4(2) at least 30 days and not more than 12 months in advance; (b) in the case of the second or subsequent publications of notices for procurement of a recurring nature; (c) where an entity procures commercial goods or services that are sold or offered for sale to, and customarily purchased and used by, non-governmental govemmental buyers for non-non- governmental purposes; or (d) where an unforeseen state of urgency duly substantiated by the entity renders impracticable the time limits specified in paragraph 1 1.