Calcutta High Court states that arranging groups in the tender process with clear distinctions is acceptable; it shouldn’t be criticized just because it may not be convenient for all bidders

Case: Black Diamond Resources & Anr. Vs Indian Oil Corporation Limited & Ors.

Coram: Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharya

Case No.: W.P.A. No.26454 of 2023

Court Observation: ”In fact, Clause 4 of the tender document has envisaged sufficient opportunity to start-ups, contemplating a separate proposal to be given to the IOCL by start-ups in which case such proposal shall be examined by the IOCL and a detailed offer may be sought from the start-up with the intent to place a trial or test order provided the start-ups meets the PQC otherwise. In such case, a successful start-up in the trial order would be considered for PQC exemption for the next tender. The said provision is sufficiently inclusive and gives ample opportunity to start-ups to participate in the very next tender subject to their success in the trial or test order”

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