Case of no prior decision to split the order. 2.13.1.1 Normally full order should be placed on L-1 firm. However, if after due processing, it is discovered that the quantity to be ordered is more than what L-1 alone is capable of supplying and there was no prior decision to split the quantities , then this aspect should be decided by the purchaser. The quantity being finally ordered will be distributed among the other bidders in a manner that will be fair, transparent and equitable. The manner of splitting will take specific note of the following parameters: : i) Past performance of bidders ii) Capacity of bidders iii) Delivery requirements in the tender iv) Quantity under procurement v) Vital/safety nature of items 2.13.1.2 In the absence of any differentiation on the above parameters, the manner of splitting will be based on the stipulation given in para 2.13.2 below. 2.13.2 Case of pre-decided split ordering:- 2.13.2.1 Railway may decide in advance to have more than one source of supply on account of deliveryrequirement in tender, past performance and capability of bidders, quantity under procurement and vital/safety nature of items. 2.13.2.2 Following provisions {2.13.2.2 (A) to 2.13.2.B(ii) shall be applicable in all such cases of pre-decided split ordering:- A) The purchaser reserves the right to distribute the procurable quantity on one or more than of the eligible tenderers. Zone of consideration of such eligible tenderers will be the right of the Purchaser. The zone of consideration will be a dynamic mix of inter-se position of firms, supply performance of the firms, quantity being procured, criticality of and lead time of supply of the item, number of established suppliers, their capacity etc. B) Whenever such splitting of the procurable quantity is made, the quantity distribution will depend (in an inverse manner) upon the differential of rates quoted by the tenderers (other aspects i.e. adequate capacity-cum-capability, satisfactory past performance of the tenderers, outstanding order load for the Railway making the procurement, quoted delivery schedule vis-à-vis the delivery schedule incorporated in the tender schedule incorporated in the tender enquiry etc. being same/similar) in the manner detailed in the table below: Price differential between L1 & L2 Quantity distribution ration between L1 and L2 Upto 3% 60:40 More than 3% and upto 5% 65:35 More than 5% At least 65% on the L1 tendrer. For the quantity to be ordered on the L2 tenderer, TC/TAA shall decide In the phrase’ differential ra...
