is the failure to submit part or all of the “Omission” information or documentation required in the Bidding Documents. Determination The Purchaser’s determination of a bid’s responsiveness is to be of based on the contents of the bid itself as defined in ITB 11. Responsiveness A substantially responsive Bid is one that meets the requirements of the Bidding Documents without material deviation, reservation, or omission. A material deviation, reservation, or omission is one that: If accepted, would (i) affect in any substantial way the scope, quality, or performance of the Goods and Related Services specified in the Contract; or (ii) in any substantial way, inconsistent with the Bidding Documents, the Purchaser’s rights or the Bidder’s obligations under the Contract; or if rectified would unfairly affect the competitive position of other bidders presenting substantially responsive bids. Bids from Agents, without proper authorization from the manufacturer as per Section IV, shall be treated as 29.3.1 The Purchaser examine the bids to confirm that all documents and technical documentation requested in ITB Clause 11 have been provided, and to determine the completeness of each document submitted. 29.3.2 The Purchaser shall examine the bid to confirm that the Bidder has accepted all terms and conditions specified in GCC and the SCC without material deviations or reservations. Deviations from or objections or reservations to critical provisions such as those concerning Performance Security (GCC Clause 18). Warranty (GCC Clause 28), Force Majeure (Clause 32), Limitation of liability (GCC Clause 30), Governing law (GCC Clause 9) and Taxes & Duties (GCC Clause 17) will be deemed to be a material deviation. The Purchaser’s determination of a bid’s responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid itself without recourse to extrinsic evidence. 29.4 If a bid is not substantially responsive to the Bidding Documents, it shall be rejected by the Purchaser and may not subsequently be
“Omission” is the failure to submit part or all of the information or documentation required in the Bidding Documents. Determination of Responsiveness The Purchaser’s determination of a bid’s responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid itself as defined in ITB 11. A substantially responsive Bid is one that meets the requirements of the Bidding Documents without material deviation, reservation, or omission. A material deviation, reservation, or omission is one that: If accepted, would (i) affect in any substantial way the scope, quality, or performance of the Goods and Related Services specified in the Contract; or (ii) in any substantial way, inconsistent with the Bidding Documents, the Purchaser’s rights or the Bidder’s obligations under the Contract; or if rectified would unfairly affect the competitive position of other bidders presenting substantially responsive bids. Bids from Agents, without proper authorization from the manufacturer as per Section IV, shall be treated as 29.3.1 The Purchaser examine the bids to confirm that all documents and technical documentation requested in ITB Clause 11 have been provided, and to determine the completeness of each document submitted. 29.3.2 The Purchaser shall examine the bid to confirm that the Bidder has accepted all terms and conditions specified in GCC and the SCC without material deviations or reservations. Deviations from or objections or reservations to critical provisions such as those concerning Performance Security (GCC Clause 18). Warranty (GCC Clause 28), Force Majeure (Clause 32), Limitation of liability (GCC Clause 30), Governing law (GCC Clause 9) and Taxes & Duties (GCC Clause 17) will be deemed to be a material deviation. The Purchaser’s determination of a bid’s responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid itself without recourse to extrinsic evidence. 29.4 If a bid is not substantially responsive to the Bidding Documents, it shall be rejected by the Purchaser and may not subsequently be
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