Mandatory requirements All items, features and functions specified in the RFT are mandatory requirements unless expressly stated otherwise. If a Tender does not comply with a mandatory requirement, it may still be considered by the Department, but the Department, in its sole and absolute discretion, may reject it under clause 3.6. Format of Tender The Tenderer must submit the Tender under cover of the Tender Form provided in Part of this RFT. The Tender Form must be completely “Five” filled in, and be accompanied by any other supplemental documents necessary to make the Tender complete. A Tenderer may reproduce the Tender Form in an expanded format to provide additional space for response. Unnecessary responses Unnecessarily elaborate responses or other presentations beyond what is sufficient to present a complete and effective proposal are neither required nor desired. Elaborate artwork and bindings, expensive visual and other presentation aids are not necessary. Price Currency All Monetary amounts are to be expressed in Australian Dollars. GST exclusive The Tenderer must quote all prices excluding GST. The Conditions of Contract allows for the payment of GST (clause 33). Australian Business Number (ABN) The Tenderer must either provide its Australian Business Number (ABN) or state why the Tenderer does not have an ABN. If the Tenderer does not register or disclose an ABN, then PAYG Withholding Tax may apply and the Department is required by law to deduct the relevant amount from each contract payment and to remit that amount to the Australian Taxation Office. Compliance Implied compliance The Tenderer will be taken to agree with all the Conditions of Tender, Specification and the Conditions of Contract, unless the Tender states otherwise.
Mandatory requirements All items, features and functions specified in the RFT are mandatory requirements unless expressly stated otherwise. If a Tender does not comply with a mandatory requirement, it may still be considered by the Department, but the Department, in its sole and absolute discretion, may reject it under clause 3.6. Format of Tender The Tenderer must submit the Tender under cover of the Tender Form provided in Part “Five” of this RFT. The Tender Form must be completely filled in, and be accompanied by any other supplemental documents necessary to make the Tender complete. A Tenderer may reproduce the Tender Form in an expanded format to provide additional space for response. Unnecessary responses Unnecessarily elaborate responses or other presentations beyond what is sufficient to present a complete and effective proposal are neither required nor desired. Elaborate artwork and bindings, expensive visual and other presentation aids are not necessary. Price Currency All Monetary amounts are to be expressed in Australian Dollars. GST exclusive The Tenderer must quote all prices excluding GST. The Conditions of Contract allows for the payment of GST (clause 33). Australian Business Number (ABN) The Tenderer must either provide its Australian Business Number (ABN) or state why the Tenderer does not have an ABN. If the Tenderer does not register or disclose an ABN, then PAYG Withholding Tax may apply and the Department is required by law to deduct the relevant amount from each contract payment and to remit that amount to the Australian Taxation Office. Compliance Implied compliance The Tenderer will be taken to agree with all the Conditions of Tender, Specification and the Conditions of Contract, unless the Tender states otherwise.
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