General Conditions of Tender

General Conditions of TenderClauseRemarks/GuidelinesGCT 11 Correction rules for tender errorsWithout prejudice to other General Conditions ofTender and Special Conditions of Tender, if errorsand/or omissions are found in a tender during tenderexamination, such errors and/or omissions shall bedealt with in accordance with the principles and Note: Stipulate the technical circularrules contained in [ Environment, Transport and currently in force for correction of tenderworks Bureau Technical Circular (Works) No. errors.41/2002]. [See Note.]GCT 12 Tenders in HK dollarsUnless otherwise provided, the tender shall be inHong Kong dollars.GCT 13 Tender negotiationThe Employer reserves the right to negotiate withany tenderer about the terms of the offer.GCT 14 Erratic Pricing(1) Without prejudice to the generality of theother General Conditions of Tender andSpecial Conditions of Tender, the Employermay regard a tender as not being the mostadvantageous, irrespective of whether ornot it is the lowest tender or the tender withthe highest overall score, if in theEmployer’s opinion:(a) the Bills of Quantities/Schedules of Ratesof the tender have been priced erraticallywhether or not such erratic pricing is theresult of the application of Environment,Transport and Works Bureau TechnicalCircular (Works) No. 41/2002**; and* Delete as appropriate.** Stipulate the technical circularcurrently in force for correction oftender errors.(b) the erratic pricing is such as to expose theEmployer to an unacceptable level offinancial risk.General Conditions of Tender (19.10.2004) Page 11 of 27