A tender receives only one responsive bid despite wide publicity Which conclusion is most appropriate?
Type: MCQ • Marks: 1
A tender receives only one responsive bid despite wide publicity Which conclusion is most appropriate?
Options
A. A single responsive bid automatically means corruption
B. The procurement authority should assess the circumstances and determine whether the procurement can proceed under applicable rules
C. The bidder must automatically be rejected
D. The tender must always be cancelled
Explanation
A single responsive bid does not automatically establish wrongdoing. The authority must examine competition, specifications, market conditions and applicable rules.
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