Pipelaying Tender-VOL I - WorleyParsons.com

Annexure – Q.IIN.B.Terms & Conditions of Reverse Auction1. PROXY BIDS : Proxy bidding feature is a pro-supplier feature to safe guard the supplier'sinterest of any Internet failure or to avoid last minute rush. The Proxy feature allows Biddersto place an automated bid against other Bidders in an auction and bid without having toenter a new amount each time a competing Bidder submits a new offer. The bid amountthat a Bidder enters is the minimum that the Bidder is willing to offer. Here the software bidson behalf of the supplier.−−The proxy amount is the minimum amount that the Bidder is willing to offer. Duringthe course of bidding, the Bidder cannot delete or change the amount of a ProxyBid.Bids are submitted in decrements (decreasing bid amounts). The applicationautomates proxy bidding by processing proxy bids automatically, according to thedecrement that the auction originator originally established when creating theauction, submitting offers to the next bid decrement each time a competing Bidderbids, regardless if competing bids are submitted as proxy or standard bids.2. GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS: Bidders are required to read the "Terms andConditions" section of the auctions site ( .................... ) using the Login Ids and passwordsgiven to them.3. OTHER TERMS & CONDITIONS:−−−−−−The Bidder shall not involve himself or any of his representatives in Pricemanipulation of any kind directly or indirectly by communicating with other suppliers/ bidders.The Bidder shall not divulge either his Bids or any other exclusive details of HPCLto any other party.HPCL's decision on award of Contract shall be final and binding on all the Bidders.HPCL along with .................................. can decide to extend, reschedule or cancelany Auction. If any changes are made by HPCL and / or after the first posting andthe Bidder continues to access the site after that time, it shall be presumed that thebidder has accepted the changes.HPCL & .............................................. shall not have any liability to Bidders for anyinterruption or delay in access to the site irrespective of the cause.HPCL & .................................. shall not be responsible for any damages, includingdamages that result from, but are not limited to negligence. HPCL &.......................................... will not be held responsible for consequential damages,including but not limited to systems problems, inability to use the system, loss ofelectronic information etc.− All the Bidders are required to submit the Agreement Form (Annexure - III) duly signed to .Pvt. Ltd. After the receipt of the Agreement Form, Log in ID & Password shall be allotted tothe participating bidders.MH2145-C000-PS-RFQ-0020Page 326 of 334