(1) Bids may be invited in two stages in the following cases:-
(a) if it is not possible to fully ascertain the technical aspects of the goods or construction works or services to be procured or the terms of the purchase agreement at the time of inviting bids, or
(b) If the nature of the goods, construction works or services to be procured is complex and the public body has to discuss with the bidders about the various technical aspects or how the problems related to the purchase contract can be solved and the technical aspects and conditions of the contract and the benefits arising from it.< br> (2) When calling for the first round of bids in accordance with this clause, the purpose of the procurement, expected performance, rough specifications, other rough features, qualifications of the bidder shall be mentioned in the bidding documents, and the bidder shall not disclose the price in the bid, only comments regarding the technical proposal and the terms of the proposed purchase agreement. What should be submitted should be mentioned.
(3) The public body may discuss with any or all of the bidders regarding the bids received in accordance with the invitation for bids made in accordance with sub-section (2).
(4) In relation to the bids received in accordance with sub-section (2), the public body may do as follows after considering the discussion in accordance with sub-section (3):-
(a) Inability to fulfill the basic conditions (basic requirements) to be fulfilled in connection with the purchase or to perform the minimum performance or to complete the work within the prescribed period or to be unable to amend such conditions or to complete the work or to complete the work within the prescribed period or any other deficiency To cancel the proposal related to the bid that is not effective,
(b) to modify or amend technical specifications, basis of evaluation and terms of purchase agreements to enhance competition,
(c) To determine the evaluation method to determine the appropriateness of the various options submitted by the bidders.
(5) After the completion of the work as per sub-section (4) by the public body in the second stageBids should be invited. At the time of inviting such bids, the bidders whose bids have not been canceled according to the same sub-section shall be invited to submit the bids with the prices as per the documents related to the revised bids.
(6) Apart from what is written in this section, the action related to the second stage of bidding conducted according to sub-section (5) shall be done in accordance with the provisions mentioned in this paragraph.