VIGILANCE DEPARTMENT
Ref: Vig/65/5/2013-14
27 May 2014
Sub: Shortcomings in bid documents
The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has observed that shortcomings in
framing of NITs and bid documents that result in ambiguity and scope for different
interpretations during processing and award of contracts is a major area of concern.
CVC vide its Office Order No. 33/7/03 dated 9th July 2003 had advised that
whatever pre-qualification, evaluation/exclusion criteria, etc, which the organization
wants to adopt should be made explicit at the time of inviting tenders and that the
acceptance/rejection of any bid should not be arbitrary but on justified grounds as per
the laid down specifications and evaluation/exclusion criteria.
CVC vide its circular No. 01/04/14 dated 29 April 2014 has reiterated the above
instructions. A copy of the same is enclosed for information and necessary compliance
by all concerned.
(Meenal Passi)
Sc. E (Vigilance)
Encl: as above
1. All DDG (Regions)
2. All DDGs at BIS HQ
3. All Heads of the Branches including T&Cs
cc: ITS Department – for putting on the BIS Intranet

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