- Eligibility not met. Turnover, experience or "similar work" does not match the tender's definition.
- Missing document. One affidavit, certificate or form left out.
- Wrong format. Own format used instead of the tender's prescribed format.
- Unsigned or unstamped pages. Where the tender asks for signature and seal on each page.
- EMD problem. Not paid, wrong amount, expired instrument, or exemption claimed without a valid certificate.
- Altered BOQ. Price schedule template edited or renamed.
- Specification deviation. Offered product does not meet a technical parameter.
- OEM authorisation missing for resellers, or in the wrong format.
- Expired certificates. ISO, BIS, registration or DSC past validity.
- Corrigendum ignored. Bid made on old terms or old forms.
A simple prevention routine
- Make a checklist from the tender's own document list and tick each item.
- Have a second person check the file before submission.
- Check corrigenda on the last day.
- Submit a day early.
Sources
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