(1) Bidders may form a joint venture and submit bids for the purpose of participating in any procurement process. But a bidder can submit only one bid from either the partner of the joint venture or the individual.
(2) The minimum share of the partner in the joint venture as per sub-rule (1) and the minimum qualification of the main partner and other partners may be specified in the tender documents.
(3) While determining the basis of eligibility as per sub-rule (2), the following matters shall be considered and determined in relation to the partner in such undertaking:-
(a) His Sardar annual turnover,
(b) his special experience and major works edited,
(c) Cash flow available for carrying out construction work,
(d) its manpower capacity,
(e) his ability in relation to tools or equipment.
(4) If a joint venture does not fulfill the minimum qualification criteria mentioned in the tender document, the qualifications of all the partners of such joint venture shall be calculated.
(5) While determining the basis of personal qualification of the partner of the joint venture, the following points shall be considered and determined:-
(a) his general experience in the work concerned,
(B) Adequacy of resources to complete the work he has done or will do in accordance with other agreements,
(c) Financial Capability,
(d) Past procurement related cases and their results.
(6) If a joint venture is selected for a purchase agreement, the relevant local body shall require such joint venture to register a permanent account number and value added tax at the Internal Revenue Office so that the joint liability of such joint venture and the personal liability of the partner of the joint venture shall also be included.
(7) If a joint venture is required to submit a bid bond when submitting a bid, such bid bond must be issued in the name of all the partners of the joint venture as per sub-rule (1) and all partners shall be liable.
(8) Other conditions related to the joint venture shall be as mentioned in the tender documents.