TENDER FOR TESTING AND CERTIFICATION OF ANTI-FREEZE COOLANT AT CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF ROAD & TRANSPORT(CIRT)

GENERAL PURCHASE CONDITIONS

General Purchase Conditions

The following conditions shall be applicable for all procurement unless

specifically mentioned in the Special Purchase Conditions.

2. REFERENCE FOR DOCUMENTATION

3. RIGHT OF OWNER TO ACCEPT OR REJECT TENDER

4. LANGUAGE OF BID

6. TAXES AND DUTIES

9. INDIAN AGENT COMMISSION

10. ORDER AWARD / EVALUATION CRITERIA

11. CONFIRMATION OF ORDER

12. PAYMENT TERMS

13. GUARANTEE/WARRANTY

14. PERFORMANCE BANK GUARANTEE

15. PACKING & MARKING

17. UNLOADING AND STACKING

18. TRANSIT INSURANCE

19. VALIDITY OF OFFER

20. DELIVERY DATES AND PRICE REDUCTION SCHEDULE

21. RISK PURCHASE CLAUSE

22. FORCE MAJEURE CLAUSE

23. ARBITRATION CLAUSE

24. INTEGRITY PACT (IP)

25. RECOVERY OF SUMS DUE

26. CONFIDENTIALITY OF TECHNICAL INFORMATION

27. PATENTS & ROYALTIES

28. LIABILITY CLAUSE

29. COMPLIANCE OF REGULATIONS

30. REJECTION, REMOVAL OF REJECTED GOODS AND REPLACEMENT

32. NEW & UNUSED MATERIAL

33. PURCHASE PREFERENCE CLAUSE

34. CANCELLATION

35. ANTI –COMPETITIVE AGREEMENTS/ABUSE OF DOMINANT POSITION

37. GOVERNING LAW

39. SPECIAL PURCHASE CONDITIONS

40. HOLIDAY LISTING OF VENDORS

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Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited

General Purchase Conditions

1. DEFINITIONS :

The following expressions used in these terms and conditions and in the purchase order

shall have the meaning indicated against each of these:

1.1. OWNER: Owner means Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (a Government of India

enterprise), a Company incorporated in India having its registered office at Bharat

Bhavan, 4 & 6 Currimbhoy Road, Ballard Estate, Mumbai 400038 and shall include its

successors and assigns (hereafter called BPCL as a short form).

1.2. VENDOR: Vendor means the person, firm or the Company / Corporation to whom this

Request for quotation (RFQ)/purchase order is issued and shall include its successors and

1.3. INSPECTOR: Person/agency deputed by BPCL for carrying out inspection,

checking/testing of items ordered and for certifying the items conforming to the purchase

order specifications..

1.4. GOODS / MATERIALS: means any of the articles, materials, machinery, equipments,

supplies, drawing, data and other property and all services including but not limited to

design, delivery, installation, inspection, testing and commissioning specified or required

to complete the order.

1.5. SITE / LOCATION: means any Site where BHARAT PETROLEUM CORPORATION

LTD. desires to receive materials any where in India as mentioned in RFQ.

1.6. “RATE CONTRACT” means the agreement for supply of goods/ materials between

Owner and Vendor, for a fixed period of time (i.e till validity of Rate Contract, with no

commitment of contractual quantity) on mutually agreed terms and conditions. The actual

supply of goods/ materials shall take place only on issue of separate purchase orders for

required quantity as and when required by Owner.

1.7. “FIRM PROCUREMENT” means the agreement between the parties for mutually

agreed terms and conditions with commitment of Quantity Ordered.

2. REFERENCE FOR DOCUMENTATION :

2.1. The number and date of Collective Request for Quotation (CRFQ) must appear on all

correspondence before finalization of Rate Contract / Purchase Order.

2.2. After finalization of Contract / Purchase Order: The number and date of Rate Contract /

Purchase Order must appear on all correspondence, drawings, invoices, dispatch advices,

(including shipping documents if applicable) packing list and on any documents or papers

connected with this order.

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2.3. In the case of imports, the relevant particulars of the import Licence shall be duly indicated in

the invoice and shipping documents as well as on the packages or consignments.

3. RIGHT OF OWNER TO ACCEPT OR REJECT TENDER :

The right to accept the tender will rest with the Owner.

The Bid and all supporting documentation and all correspondence whatsoever exchanged

by Vendor and Owner, shall be in English language only.

Unless otherwise agreed to the terms of the RFQ, price shall be :

Firm and no escalation will be entertained on any ground, except on the ground of

statutory levies applicable on the tendered items.

6. TAXES AND DUTIES :

All vendors shall have VAT / CST/GST/Service tax registration in the concerned State

and vendor shall quote their TIN number in the quotation.

6.1. EXCISE DUTY :

6.1.1. Excise duty extra as applicable at the time of delivery within scheduled delivery period

will be payable by BPCL against documentary evidence. Vendor shall mention in their

offer, the percentage of excise duty applicable at present. Any upward variation in excise

duty rates, beyond the contractual delivery period, shall be to vendor’s account.

6.1.2. In case Excise Duty is not applicable at present : Excise duty due to change in turn over is

not payable. If applicable in future, the same will be borne by vendor.

6.1.3. Owner shall take CENVAT Credit on the material supplied for both excise duty and cess

component and accordingly Excise duty / Cess should be quoted separately wherever

Vendor shall ask the transporter of the goods to hand over the copy of excise invoice

(transporter’s copy) at the time of delivery of goods at owner’s site.

6.2. SALES TAX / VAT/GST:

6.2.1. Sales Tax as applicable at the time of delivery within scheduled delivery period will be

payable by BPCL. Vendor shall give details of local sales tax and/oror central sales tax

currently applicable in their offer. The rates applicable for “CST without form C”, “CST

with form C" and “VAT” shall be clearly indicated.

6.2.2. Input VAT Credit may be claimed by BPCL, wherever applicable. Vendor shall submit

the TAXinvoice.

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6.3 Service tax :

All vendors shall have service tax registration wherever applicable. BPCL may also claim

CENVAT Credit on service tax. The vendor should quote service tax separately, if

applicable. Vendor shall submit the TAX invoice. Vendor is required to furnish serially

numbered and signed invoice / bill / challan containing the following details:

a) Name, address and registration number of the service provider

b) Name and address of person receiving taxable service

c) Description, classification and value of taxable service provided

d) Service Tax Payable

6.4 FREIGHT AND OCTROI :

6.4.1 Freight: Firm freight charges to be quoted as indicated in the Tender documents. Freight

shall be payable after receipt of the Material(s) at the site, unless otherwise specified.

6.4.2. Octroi and entry taxes, if any, shall be invoiced separately and shall be re-imbursed by

BPCL at actuals after receipt of the Material(s) at the Site against the submission of

original documentary evidence for proof of payment of the related octroi and entry taxes,

as the case may be.

6.5. NEW STATUTORY LEVIES :

All new statutory levies leviable on sale of finished goods to owner , if applicable are

payable extra by BPCL against documentary proof, within the contractual delivery

6.6 Variation in Taxes/Duties

Any increase/decrease in all the above mentioned statutory levies on the date of delivery

during the scheduled delivery period on finished materials will be on BPCL's account.

Any upward variation in statutory levies after contractual delivery date shall be to

vendor’s account.

6.7 Income Tax (Withholding tax)

In the case of availment of services from Non Resident Vendors who are claiming

benefits offered under the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements signed by India with

the Government of the other country (i.e the country of the Vendor), such Non Resident

Vendors are required to provide the Tax Residency Certificates at the time of submission

of Bid documents. The Tax Residency Certificates shall contain the following details :

a) Name of Vendor (assessee) ;

b) Status (Individual, Company, firm etc.) of assessee;

c) Nationality (in case of individual);

d) Country or specified territory of incorporation or registration (in case

e) Assessee’s tax identification number in the country or specified territory of

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residence or in case no such number, then, a unique number on the basis of which the

person is identified by the Government of the country or the specified territory;

f) Residential status for the purpose of tax;

g) Period for which the certificate is applicable; and

h) Address of the applicant for the period for which the certificate is

The Tax Residency Certificate shall be duly verified by the Government of the Country

or the specified territory of the assessee of which the assessee claims to be a resident for

the purposes of tax.

7. INSPECTION :

7.1. Materials shall be inspected by BPCL approved third party inspection agency if

applicable before dispatch of materials. However, arranging and providing inspection

facilities is entirely vendor’s responsibility and in no way shall affect the delivery

7.2. Scope of Inspection shall be as per RFQ. Our registered third party inspection agencies

are SGS/GLISPL/IRS/DNV/LRIS/EIL/TATA Projects/PDIL/ULIPL/RITES

LTD/ITSIPL as amended time to time unless otherwise specified in the Special Purchase

7.3. Unless otherwise specified, the inspection shall be carried out as per the relevant

standards/scope of inspection provided alongwith the Tender Enquiry/Purchase Order.

7.4. BPCL may, at its own expense, have its representative(s) witness any test or inspection.

In order to enable BPCL’s representative(s) to witness the tests/inspections. BPCL will

advise the Vendor in advance whether it intends to have its representative(s) be present at

any of the inspections.

7.5. Even if the inspection and tests are fully carried out, the Vendor shall not be absolved

from its responsibilities to ensure that the Material(s), raw materials, components and

other inputs are supplied strictly to conform and comply with all the requirements of the

Contract at all stages, whether during manufacture and fabrication, or at the time of

Delivery as on arrival at site and after its erection or start up or consumption, and during

the defect liability period. The inspections and tests are merely intended to prima-facie

satisfy BPCL that the Material(s) and the parts and components comply with the

requirements of the Contract. The Vendor’s responsibility shall also not be anywise

reduced or discharged because BPCL or BPCL’s representative(s) or Inspector(s) shall

have examined, commented on the Vendor’s drawings or specifications or shall have

witnessed the tests or required any chemical or physical or other tests or shall have

stamped or approved or certified any Material(s).

7.6. Although material approved by the Inspector(s), if on testing and inspection after receipt

of the Material(s) at the location, any Material(s) are found not to be in strict conformity

with the contractual requirements or specifications, BPCL shall have the right to reject

the same and hold the Vendor liable for non-performance of the Contract.

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8.1 SEA SHIPMENT :

All shipment of materials shall be made by first class direct vessels, through the

chartering wing, Ministry of Surface Transport as per procedure detailed hereunder. The

Foreign Supplier shall arrange with Vessels Owners or Forwarding Agents for proper

storage of the entire Cargo intended for the project in a specific manner so as to faciliate

and to avoid any over carriage at the port of discharge. All shipment shall be under deck

unless carriage on deck is unavoidable.

The bills of lading should be made out in favour of `Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd..

All columns in the body of the Bill of Lading namely marks and nos., material

description, weight particulars etc., should be uniform and accurate and such statements

should be uniform in all the shipping documents. The freight particulars should mention

the basis of freight tonnage, heavy lift charges, if any, surcharge, discount etc. clearly and

separately. The net total freight payable shall be shown at the bottom.

SHIPPING DOCUMENTS :

All documents viz. Bill of Lading, invoices, packing list, freight memos, country of

origin certificates, test certificate, drawings and catalogues should be in English

In addition of the bill of lading which should be obtained in three stamped original plus

as many copies as required, invoices, packing list, freight memos,(if the freight

particulars are not shown in the bills of lading), country of origin certificate, test /

composition certificate, shall be made out against each shipment in as many number of

copies as shown below.

The bill of lading, invoice and packing list specifically shall show uniformly the mark

and numbers, contents case wise, country of origin, consignees name, port of destination

and all other particulars as indicated under clause 2. The invoice shall show the unit rates

and net total F.O.B. prices. Items packed separately should also be invoiced and the value

shown accordingly. Packing list must show apart from other particulars actual contents in

each case, net and gross weights and dimensions, and the total number of packages. All

documents should be duly signed by the Vendor's authorised representatives.

In the case of FOB orders, Shipping arrangements shall be made by the Chartering Wing

Of the Ministry of Surface Transport, New Delhi through their respective forwarding

agents. The names and addresses of forwarding agents shall be as per Special Purchase

Conditions. Supplier shall furnish to the respective agents the full details of consignments

such as outside dimension, weights (both gross and net) No of packages, technical

description and drawings, name of supplier, ports of loading, etc. 6 weeks notice shall be

given by the supplier to enable the concerned agency to arrange shipping space.

The bill of lading shall indicate the following:

Shipper : Goverment of India

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Consignee : Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.

In case of supplies from USA, Export Licences, if any required from the American

Authorities shall be Obtained by the U.S. Suppliers. If need be assistance for obtaining

such export licences would be available from India Supply Mission at Washington.

8.2 AIRSHIPMENT :

In case of Airshipment, the materials shall be shipped through freight consolidator

(approved by us). The airway bill shall be made out in favour of BHARAT

PETROLEUM CORPORATION LTD.

TRANSMISSION OF SHIPPING DOCUMENTS :

Foreign Supplier shall obtain the shipping documents in seven complete sets including

three original stamped copies of the Bill of Lading as quickly as possible after the

shipment is made, and airmail as shown below so that they are received at least three

weeks before the Vessels arrival. Foreign Supplier shall be fully responsible or any delay

and / or demurrage in clearance of the consignment at the port due to delay in transmittal

of the shipping documents.

If in terms of letter or otherwise, the complete original set of documents are required to

be sent to BPCL through Bank the distribution indicated below will confine to copies of

documents only minus originals.

Documents BPCL (Mumbai)

Bill of Lading 4 (including 1 original)

Country of Origin Certificate

Third party inspection certificate

Invoice of Third Party

for inspection charges whenever applicable.

9. INDIAN AGENT COMMISSION :

Any offer through Indian agents will be considered only after authorization mentioning

them as Indian agents, is received from Vendor. Indian agents commission if applicable

will be payable only in Indian currency. Indian agents should be registered with

Directorate General of Supplies and Disposals, Government of India and agency

commission will be payable only after registration with DGS&D, New Delhi.

10. ORDER AWARD / EVALUATION CRITERIA :

Unless otherwise specified, Order award criteria will be on lowest quote landed price

basis. Landed price will be summation of Basic Price, Packing & Forwarding Charges,

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Excise Duty, Sales Tax, Freight, Inspection, Octroi, Supervision of Installation &

Commissioning and other taxes & levies, loading etc, if any, reduced by cenvat/vat credit

11. CONFIRMATION OF ORDER :

The vendor shall acknowledge the receipt of the purchase order within 10 days of mailing

the same. The vendor shall sign, stamp the acknowledgement copy of the purchase order

and return the same to BPCL.

12. PAYMENT TERMS :

12.1. Unless otherwise specified, 100% payment shall be made within 30 days from date of

receipt and acceptance of materials at Site against submission of Performance Bank

Guarantee (PBG) for 10% of basic order value if PBG is applicable for the tender.

12.2. In the case of imports, payment will be made on submission of original documents

directly to Owner (Telegraphic Transfer-TT) or through Bank (Cash against documents-

CAD) or through irrevocable Letter of Credit.

12.3. Unless otherwise mentioned, the specified documents (All documents listed below (one

original and two copies)) should be submitted to originator of P.O. (the name and contact

details of whom are given in PO) and payments for despatches will be made by the

originator of Purchase Order :

b) Excise invoice

c) The Lorry Receipt of the consignment

d) Packing list for the consignment

e) Third Party Inspector’s Certificate covering the invoiced Material(s)/ Release

Note, wherever applicable

f) Manufacturers Test/Composition Certificate, wherever applicable

g) Drawing(s)/Catalogue(s) covering the Material(s) , wherever applicable

h) Guarantee/Warranty Certificate(s), wherever applicable.

i) Original Receipt for Octroi/other statutory levies as applicable.

j) Performance Bank Guarantee as applicable.

13. GUARANTEE/WARRANTY :

13.1. Materials shall be guaranteed against manufacturing defects, materials, workmanship and

design for a period of 12 months from the date of commissioning or 18 months from the

date of dispatch whichever is earlier. Warranty for replacement of material / accessories

should be provided free of charges at our premises. The above guarantee/warranty will be

without prejudice to the certificate of inspection or material receipt note issued by us in

respect of the materials.

13.2. All the materials including components and sub contracted items should be guaranteed by

the vendor within the warranty period mentioned above. In the event of any defect in the

material, the vendor will replace / repair the material at BPCL’s concerned location at

vendor’s risk and cost on due notice.

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13.3. In case, vendor does not replace / repair the material on due notice, rejected material will

be sent to the vendor on “Freight to pay” basis for free replacement. Material after

rectification of defects shall be dispatched by the vendor on “Freight Paid” basis.

Alternatively, BPCL reserves the right to have the material repaired / replaced at the

locations concerned, at the vendor’s risk, cost and responsibility.

13.4. The Vendor shall provide similar warrantee on the parts, components, fittings, accessories

etc. so repaired and / or replaced.

14. PERFORMANCE BANK GUARANTEE :

14.1. Vendor will have to provide Performance Bank Guarantee for 10% of the basic value of

purchase order unless otherwise specified. This bank guarantee shall be valid (shall

remain in force) for guarantee period (as mentioned in the guarantee clause), with an

invocation period of six months thereafter. In the case of Indigenous vendors, the

Performance Bank Guarantee shall be given on a non-judicial stamp paper of appropriate

value (currently Rs 100). PBG format is as per Annexure I.

In case, PBG is not provided by the Vendor, 10% of the basic value shall be retained in

lieu of PBG, till the expiry of guarantee and claim period.

In the case of imports, the Supplier shall furnish the Performance Bank Guarantee (as per

Annexure I) through the following :

a) Branches of Indian scheduled banks operating in their Country.

b) Foreign bank operating in their Country which is counter guaranteed by branches of

Indian scheduled banks operating in their Country/India.

c) Indian branches of foreign banks.

d) Foreign bank operating in their Country counter guaranteed by their Indian branch

However, in respect of c) and d) above, the Indian branch of foreign banks should be

recognized as scheduled bank by Reserve Bank of India.

14.2. If Vendor wants to submit the PBG at Contract level to avoid multiple number of PBG

(i.e. PBG issued against every purchase/call off order) then the validity of PBG will be

calculated as mentioned below :

14.2.1. Validity of PBG = Rate Contract Issue Date (Start Date of Rate Contract) + Rate Contract

Period (validity of Rate Contract) + Contractual Delivery Period of material +

Contractual Guarantee period + 6 month (for invocation / Claim).

15. PACKING & MARKING :

15.1.1 Packing shall withstand the hazards normally encountered with the means of transport for

the goods of this purchase order including loading and unloading operation both by crane

and by pushing off.

In the case of imports, all equipments / materials shall be suitably packed in weather

proof, seaworthy packing for ocean transport under tropical conditions and for rail or

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road or other appropriate transport in India. The packing shall be strong and efficient

enough to ensure safe preservance upto the final point of destination.

Raw/Solid wood packaging material of imported items has to be appropriately treated &

marked as per International Standard of Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM-15") for material

originating from the contracting countries to the International Plant Protection

Convention or the members of Food & Agriculture Organization. Material from non-

contracting parties would have to be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate of the

treatment endorsed. The Custom Officer at Indian Port shall not release the material

without appropriate compliance of the above provisions w.e.f. 01.11.2004.

15.1.2 The packing specification incorporated herein are supplementary to the internal and

external packing methods and standards as per current general rules of J.R.A. Good Tariff

Part-I. All packaging shall be done in such a manner as to reduce volume as much as

15.1.3 Fragile articles should be packed with special packing materials depending on the type of

Materials and the packing shall bear the words "HANDLE WITH CARE GLASS

FRAGILE, DON'T ROLL THIS END UP. THIS END DOWN," to be indicated by

15.1.4 Chemicals in powder form, catalyst, refractories and like materials etc. shall be packed in

drums, cans and tins only. However, Catalyst may be supplied in Jumbo bags.

15.1.5 The hazardous materials shall be packed in accordance with the applicable rules,

regulations and tariff of all cognizant Government Authorities and other Governing

bodies. It shall be the responsibility of the seller of hazardous materials to designate the

material as hazardous and to identify each material by its proper commodity name and its

hazardous material class code.

15.1.6 All package requiring handling by crane should have sufficient space at appropriate place

to put sling of suitable dia (strength). Iron/Steel angle should be provided at the place

where sling marking are made to avoid damage to package/ equipment while lifting.

15.1.7 Item shipped in bundles must be securely tied with steel wire or strapping. Steel

reinforcing rods, bars, pipes, structural members etc. shall be bundled in uniform lengths

and the weight shall be within the breaking strength of the securing wire or strapping.

In the case of imports, for bundles the shipping marks shall be embossed on metal or

similar tag and wired securely on each end.

15.1.8 All delicate surface on equipment/materials should be carefully protected and printed

with protective paint/compound and wrapped to prevent rusting and damage.

15.1.9 All mechanical and electrical equipment and other heavy articles shall be securely

fastened to the case bottom and shall be blocked and braced to avoid any

displacement/shifting during transit.

15.1.10 Attachments and spare parts of equipment and all small pieces shall be packed separately

in wooden cases with adequate protection inside the case and wherever possible should

be sent along with the main equipment. Each item shall be suitably tagged with

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identification of main equipment, item denomination and reference number of respective

assembly drawing. Each item of steel structure and furnaces shall be identified with two

erection markings with minimum lettering height of 15mm. Such markings will be

followed by the collection numbers in indelible ink/paint. A copy of the packing list shall

accompany the materials in each package.

15.1.11 All protrusions shall be suitably protected by providing a cover comprising of tightly

bolted wooden disc on the flanges. All nozzles, holes and openings and also all delicate

surfaces shall be carefully protected against damage and bad weather. All manufactured

surfaces shall be painted with rust proof paint.

In the case of imports, for bulk uniform material when packed in several cases,

progressive serial numbers shall be indicated on each case.

15.1.12 Wherever required, equipment/materials instruments shall be enveloped in polythene

bags containing silicagel or similar dehydrating compound.

15.1.13 Pipes shall be packed as under:

a. Upto 50mm NB in wooden cases/crates.

b. Above 50mm NB and upto 100mm NB in bundles and should be strapped at minimum

c. Above 100mm NB in loose.

15.1.14 Pipes and tubes of stainless steel, copper etc. shall be packed in wooden cases

irrespective of their sizes.

15.1.15 Pipes with threaded or flanged ends shall be protected with suitable caps covers,

before packing.

In the case of imports, all pipes and sheets shall be marked with strips bearing

progressive no.

15.1.16 Detailed packing list in waterproof envelope shall be inserted in the package together

with equipment/materials. One copy of the detailed packing list shall be fastened outside

of the package in waterproof envelope and covered by metal cover.

15.1.17 The supplier shall be held liable for all damages or breakages to the goods due to the

defective or insufficient packing as well as for corrosion due to insufficient protection.

15.1.18 Packaged equipment or materials showing damage defects or shortages resulting from

improper packaging materials or packing procedures or having concealed damages or

shortages, at the time of unpacking shall be to the supplier’s account.

All packages which require special handling and transport should have their Centres of

Gravity and the points at which they may be slung or gripped clearly indicated and

marked “ATTENTION SPECIAL LOAD HANDLE WITH CARE” both in

English/Hindi Languages.

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In the case of imports, a distinct colour splash in say red black around each package crate

/ bundle shall be given for identification.

15.1.19 Along with the packed material, supplier should attach material list, manuals/instructions

and also the Inspection certificate/release note, wherever applicable.

15.2. MARKING :

The following details to be written on the side face of packing:

a) Purchase Order Number

c) Batch no with Manufacturing date

d) Procedure (in brief) for handling

e) Date of dispatch etc.

15.3 Imported items :

On three sides of the packages, the following marks shall appear, clearly visible, with

indelible paint and on Vendor's care and expenses.

BHARAT PETROLEUM CORPORATION LIMITED

(With detailed address as given in Special Purchase Conditions)

To : Bharat Petroleum Corpn.Ltd.

(With detailed address as given in Special Purchase Conditions)

Order no. Rev. no.

Equipment Nomenclature :

Net weight : Kgs.

Gross weight : Kgs.

Case No. of Total cases :

Import Licence No.

Marking shall be bold - minimum letter height 5 cm. For every order and every

shipment, packages must be marked with serial progressive numbering.

Top heavy containers shall be so marked either Top Heavy or Heavy Ends.

When packing material is clean and light coloured, a dark black stencil paint shall be

acceptable. However, where packaging material is soiled or dark, a coat of flat zinc white

paint shall be applied and allowed to dry before applying the specific markings.

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In case of large equipments like vessels, heat exchangers, etc. the envelope containing the

documents shall be fastened inside a shell connection, with an identifying arrow sign

"documents" using indelible paint.

16.1. Unless otherwise mentioned, Vendor is requested to quote their best delivery schedule

from the date of receipt of Purchase order.

16.2. Time being the essence of this contract, the delivery mentioned in the purchase order

shall be strictly adhered to and no variation shall be permitted except with prior

authorization in writing from the Owner. Goods should be delivered, securely packed and

in good order and condition, at the place of delivery and within the time specified in the

purchase order for their delivery.

16.3. The contractual delivery period is inclusive of all the lead time for engineering /

procurement of raw material, the manufacturing, inspection / testing, packing,

transportation or any other activity whatsoever required to be accomplished for effecting

the delivery at the required delivery point.

16.4. Unless otherwise specified, Material(s) shall not be despatched without prior inspection

and/or testing and Release Order/Material(s) Acceptance Certificate issued by the

16.5. BPCL shall have the right to advise any change in despatch point or destination in respect

of any Material(s). Any extra expenditure incurred by the Vendor on this account

supported by satisfactory documentary evidence, will be reimbursed to the Vendor by

17. UNLOADING AND STACKING :

Unloading and stacking will be arranged by BPCL. The Vendor shall send BPCL

information of the proposed consignment well in advance by telegram/fax/e-mail/courier

to enable BPCL to take necessary action.

18. TRANSIT INSURANCE :

Unless otherwise mentioned,

18.1. Transit Insurance shall be covered by the vendor.

18.2 In the case of imports, insurance against all marine and transit risk shall be covered under

the Owner's marine policy. However, the Vendor shall ensure that in effecting shipments

clear bill of lading are obtained and the carrier's responsibility is fully retained on the

Carriers so that the consignee's interests are fully secured and are in no way jeopardized.

18.2. The Vendor shall send BPCL information of the proposed consignment well in advance

by telegram/fax/e-mail/courier to enable BPCL to take necessary action for the transit

insurance of the consignment. Any failure by the Vendor to do so shall place the

consignment at the Vendor’s risk.

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18.3. In the case of imports, as soon as any shipment is made, the Foreign Supplier shall send

advance information by way of Telex message to Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.,

(with detailed address as given in Special Purchase Conditions) giving particulars of the

shipments, vessels name, port of shipment, bill of lading number and date, total FOB and

19 VALIDITY OF OFFER:

The rates quoted against this tender shall be valid for a period of 90 Days from the date of

opening of the tender unless otherwise specified in the Special Purchase Conditions.

20. DELIVERY DATES AND PRICE REDUCTION SCHEDULE :

20.1. The time and date of Delivery of Material(s) as stipulated in the Contract shall be adhered

to on the clear understanding that the Price(s) of the Material(s) has/have been fixed with

reference to the said Delivery date(s).

20.2. If any delay is anticipated by the Vendor in the delivery of the Material(s) or any of them

beyond the stipulated date(s) of Delivery, the Vendor shall forthwith inform BPCL in

writing of such anticipated delay and of the steps being taken by the Vendor to remove or

reduce the anticipated delay, and shall promptly keep BPCL informed of all subsequent

20.3. The delivery period quoted must be realistic & specific. The inability of successful

Vendors to execute orders in accordance with the agreed delivery schedule will entitle

BPCL, at its options, to :

20.3.1. Accept delayed delivery at prices reduced by a sum equivalent to half percent (0.5%) of

the basic value of any goods not delivered for every week of delay or part thereof, limited

to a maximum of 5% of the total basic order value. LR date will be considered as delivery

completion date for calculation of price reduction in the case of ex works contract. Date

of receipt of materials at owners premises shall be considered for calculation of price

reduction for F.O.R destination contract.

In the case of imports, the contractual delivery date shall be considered from the date of

Letter of Credit (L/C) or the date of L/C amendment because of Buyer’s fault plus one

week (to take care of transit time for receipt of L/c) plus the delivery schedule as

indicated by the vendors.

In case of the shipment taking place on “Cash against documents”, the contractual

delivery shall be taken from the date of purchase order plus one week (to take care of

transit time for receipt of order) plus delivery period.

Further the date of B/L or House airway bill shall be considered to find out the delay with

respect to contractual delivery date. In case of FOB shipments if the vessel is not

available then the intimation by vendors regarding readiness of the goods for the

shipment shall be considered for calculating the delay if any. So vendor shall inform the

readiness of material for shipment on FOB (Free on Board)basis / FCA (Free on Carrier)

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20.3.2. Cancel the order in part or full and purchase such cancelled quantities from elsewhere on

account at the risk and cost of the vendor, without prejudice to its right under 20.3.1

above in respect of goods delivered.

21. RISK PURCHASE CLAUSE :

BPCL reserves the right to curtail or cancel the order either in full or part thereof if the

vendor fails to comply with the delivery schedule and other terms & conditions of the

order. BPCL also reserves the right to procure the same or similar materials/equipment

through other sources at vendor's entire risk, cost and consequences. Further, the vendor

agrees that in case of procurement by the owner from other sources the differential

amount paid by the owner shall be on account of the vendor together with any interest

and other costs accrued thereon for such procurement.

22. FORCE MAJEURE CLAUSE :

(A) Definition: The term “Force Majeure” means any event or circumstance or

combination of events or circumstances that affects the performance by the

vendor of its obligations pursuant to the terms of this Agreement (including by

preventing, hindering or delaying such performance), but only if and to the extent

that such events and circumstances are not within the vendor’s reasonable control

and were not reasonably foreseeable and the effects of which the vendor could not

have prevented or overcome by acting as a Reasonable and Prudent person or, by

the exercise of reasonable skill and care. Force Majeure events and circumstances

shall in any event include the following events and circumstances to the extent

they or their consequences satisfy the requirements set forth above in this Clause:

(i) the effect of any element or other act of God, including any storm,

flood, drought, lightning, earthquake, tidal wave, tsunami, cyclone

or other natural disaster;

(ii) fire, accident, loss or breakage of facilities or equipment, structural

collapse or explosion;

(iii) epidemic, plague or quarantine;

(iv) air crash, shipwreck, or train wreck;

(v) acts of war (whether declared or undeclared), sabotage, terrorism

or act of public enemy (including the acts of any independent unit

or individual engaged in activities in furtherance of a programme

of irregular warfare), acts of belligerence of foreign enemies

(whether declared or undeclared), blockades, embargoes, civil

disturbance, revolution, rebellion or insurrection, exercise of

military or usurped power, or any attempt at usurpation of power;

(vi) radioactive contamination or ionizing radiation;

( B) Notice and Reporting:

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i. The Vendor shall as soon as reasonably practicable after the date

of commencement of the event of Force Majeure, but in any event

no later than two (7) days after such commencement date, notify

BPCL in writing of such event of Force Majeure and provide the

following information:

(a) reasonably full particulars of the event or circumstance of

Force Majeure and the extent to which any obligation will

be prevented or delayed;

(b) such date of commencement and an estimate of the period

of time required to enable the vendor to resume full

performance of its obligations; and

(c) all relevant information relating to the Force Majeure

and full details of the measures the vendor is taking to

overcome or circumvent such Force Majeure.

ii. The Vendor shall, throughout the period during which it is

prevented from performing, or delayed in the performance of, its

obligations under this Agreement, upon request, give or procure

access to examine the scene of the Force Majeure including such

information, facilities and sites as the other Party may reasonably

request in connection with such event. Access to any facilities or

sites shall be at the risk and cost of the Party requesting such

information and access.

(C) Mitigation Responsibility:

(i) The Vendor shall use all reasonable endeavours, acting as a

Reasonable and Prudent Person, to circumvent or overcome any

event or circumstance of Force Majeure as expeditiously as

possible, and relief under this Clause shall cease to be available to

the Vendor claiming Force Majeure if it fails to use such

reasonable endeavours during or following any such event of Force

(ii) The Vendor shall have the burden of proving that the

circumstances constitute valid grounds of Force Majeure under this

Clause and that it has exercised reasonable diligence efforts to

remedy the cause of any alleged Force Majeure.

(iii) The Vendor shall notify BPCL when the Force Majeure has

terminated or abated to an extent which permits resumption of

performance to occur and shall resume performance as

expeditiously as possible after such termination or abatement.

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(D) Consequences of Force Majeure. Provided that the Vendor has

complied and continues to comply with the obligations of this Clause

and subject to the further provisions:

(i) the obligations of the Parties under this Agreement to the extent

performance thereof is prevented or impeded by the event of Force

Majeure shall be suspended and the Parties shall not be liable for

the non-performance thereof for the duration of the period of Force

(ii) the time period(s) for the performance of the obligations of the

Parties under this Agreement to the extent performance thereof is

prevented or impeded by the event of Force Majeure shall be

extended for the duration of the relevant period of Force Majeure

except as provided herein.

(E) Force Majeure Events Exceeding 60 Days

(i) If an event or series of events (alone or in combination) of Force

Majeure occur, and continue for a period in excess of

consecutive days, then BPCL shall have the right to terminate this

agreement, whereupon the Parties shall meet to mitigate the

impediments caused by the Force Majeure event.

23. ARBITRATION CLAUSE:

23.1. Any dispute or difference of any nature whatsoever, any claim, cross-claim,

counter-claim or set off of BPCL / Vendor against omission or on account of any

of the parties hereto arising out of or in relation to this Contract shall be referred

to the Sole Arbitration of Director (Marketing) / Director (HR) / Director (R) of

BPCL as the case may be or to some officer of BPCL who may be nominated by

23.2. In the event the Arbitrator being unable or refusing to act for any reason whatsoever, the

said Directors of BPCL shall designate another person to act as an Arbitrator in

accordance with the terms of the said Contract/Agreement. The Arbitrator newly

appointed shall be entitled to proceed with the reference from the point at which it was

left by his predecessor.

23.3. It is known to the parties herein that the Arbitrator appointed hereunder is an employee of

the Corporation and may be Share holder of the Corporation.

23.4. The award of the Arbitrator so appointed shall be final, conclusive and binding on all the

parties to the contract and the law applicable to arbitration proceedings will be the

Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 or any other enactment in replacement thereof.

23.5. The language of the proceedings will be in English and the place of proceedings will be

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23.6. The parties hereby agree that the Courts in the city of Mumbai alone shall have

jurisdiction to entertain any application or other proceedings in respect of anything

arising under this Agreement and any Award or Awards made by the Sole Arbitrator

hereunder shall be filed, if required, in the concerned Courts in the City of Mumbai alone.

23.7 SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTE BETWEEN GOVT. DEPT./PUBLIC SECTOR

UNDERTAKINGS IN A PURCHASE OR SERVICE CONTRACT

In the event of any dispute or differences between the VENDOR / CONTRACTOR /

SUPPLIER and the OWNER, if the VENDOR / CONTRACTOR / SUPPLIER is a

Government Department, a Government Company or a undertaking in the public sector,

then in suppression of the provisions of clause 23 of the GPC (corresponding clause no of

GCC or NIT etc.), stands modified to the following extent:-

All disputes and differences of whatsoever nature arising out of or in relation to this

Contract / Agreement or in relation to any subsequent contract / agreement between the

parties shall be attempted to be resolved amicably by mutual discussions between the

parties. If they are not settled at the implementation level of officers, then these

unresolved disputes/ differences will be referred for resolution by discussions with the

concerned Director of BPCL and the concerned Director of

Vendor/Contractor/Supplier. In case same does not resolve the difference within

days, arbitration clause as hereunder would apply.

In the event of any dispute or difference relating to the interpretation and application of

the provisions of the contracts, such dispute or difference shall be referred by either

party for Arbitration to the sole Arbitrator in the Department of Public Enterprises to be

nominated by the Secretary to the Government of India in-charge of the Department of

Public Enterprises. The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 shall not be applicable

to arbitration under this clause. The award of the Arbitrator shall be binding upon the

parties to the dispute, provided, however, any party aggrieved by such award may make

a further reference for setting aside or revision of the award to the Law Secretary,

Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law & Justice, Government of India. Upon

such reference the dispute shall be decided by the Law Secretary or the Special

Secretary/Additional Secretary, when so authorized by the Law Secretary, whose

decision shall bind the Parties finally and conclusively. The Parties to the dispute will

share equally the cost of arbitration as intimated by the Arbitrator.

24. INTEGRITY PACT (IP) :

Vendors are requested to sign & return our pre-signed IP document , if applicable. This

document is essential & binding. Vendor's failure to return the IP document duly signed

along with Bid Document may result in the bid not being considered for further

25. RECOVERY OF SUMS DUE :

Whenever, any claim against vendor for payment of a sum of money arises out of or

under the contract, the owner shall be entitled to recover such sums from any sum then

due or when at any time thereafter may become due from the vendor under this or any

other contract with the owner and should this sum be not sufficient to cover the

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recoverable amount of claim(s), the vendor shall pay to BPCL on demand the balance

26. CONFIDENTIALITY OF TECHNICAL INFORMATION :

Drawing, specifications and details shall be the property of the BPCL and shall be

returned by the Vendor on demand. The Vendor shall not make use of drawing and

specifications for any purpose at any time save and except for the purpose of BPCL. The

Vendor shall not disclose the technical information furnished to or organized by the

Vendor under or by virtue of or as a result of the implementation of the Purchase Order to

any person, firm or body or corporate authority and shall make all endeavors to ensure

that the technical information is kept CONFIDENTIAL. The technical information

imparted and supplied to the vendor by BPCL shall at all time remain the absolute

property of BPCL. Imparting of any confidential information by the Vendor will be

breach of contract.

27. PATENTS & ROYALTIES :

The vendor shall fully indemnify BPCL and users of materials specified herein/supplied

at all times, against any action, claim or demand, costs and expenses, arising from or

incurred by reasons of any infringement or alleged infringement of any patent, registered

design, trademark or name, copy right or any other protected rights in respect of any

materials supplied or any arrangement, system or method of using, fixing or working

used by the vendor. In the event of any claim or demand being made or action sought

against BPCL in respect of any of the aforesaid matter, the vendor shall be notified

thereof immediately and the vendor shall at his/its own expense with (if necessary) the

assistance of BPCL (whose all expense shall be reimbursed by the vendor) conduct all

negotiations for the settlement of the same and/or litigation which may arise thereof.

28. LIABILITY CLAUSE:

In case where it is necessary for employees or representatives of the Vendor to go upon

the premises of owner, vendor agrees to assume the responsibility for the proper conduct

of such employees/representatives while on said premises and to comply with all

applicable Workmen's Compensation Law and other applicable Government Regulations

and Ordinances and all plant rules and regulations particularly in regard to safety

precautions and fire hazards. If this order requires vendor to furnish labour at site, such

vendor's workmen or employees shall under no circumstances be deemed to be in owner's

employment and vendor shall hold himself responsible for any claim or claims which

they or their heirs, dependent or personal representatives, may have or make, for damages

or compensation for anything done or committed to be done, in the course of carrying out

the work covered by the purchase order, whether arising at owner's premises or elsewhere

and agrees to indemnify the owner against any such claims, if made against the owner

and all costs of proceedings, suit or actions which owner may incur or sustain in respect

29. COMPLIANCE OF REGULATIONS :

Vendor warrants that all goods/Materials covered by this order have been produced, sold,

dispatched, delivered and furnished in strict compliance with all applicable laws,

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regulations, labour agreement, working condition and technical codes and statutory

requirements as applicable from time to time. The vendor shall ensure compliance with

the above and shall indemnify owner against any actions, damages, costs and expenses of

any failure to comply as aforesaid.

30. REJECTION, REMOVAL OF REJECTED GOODS AND REPLACEMENT:

In case the testing and inspection at any stage by inspectors reveal that the equipment,

materials and workmanship do not comply with specification and requirements, the same

shall be removed by the vendor at his/its own expense and risk, within the time allowed

by the owner. The owner shall be at liberty to dispose off such rejected goods in such

manner as he may think appropriate. In the event the vendor fails to remove the rejected

goods within the period as aforesaid, all expenses incurred by the owner for such disposal

shall be to the account of the vendor. The freight paid by the owner, if any, on the inward

journey of the rejected materials shall be reimbursed by the vendor to the owner before

the rejected materials are removed by the vendor. The vendor will have to proceed with

the replacement of the equipment or part of equipment without claiming any extra

payment if so required by the owner. The time taken for replacement in such event will

not be added to the contractual delivery period.

31. NON-WAIVER :

Failure of the Owner to insist upon any of the terms or conditions incorporated in the

Purchase Order or failure or delay to exercise any rights or remedies herein, or by law or

failure to properly notify Vendor in the event of breach, or the acceptance of or payment

of any goods hereunder or approval of design shall not release the Vendor and shall not

be deemed a waiver of any right of the Owner to insist upon the strict performance

thereof or of any of its or their rights or remedies as to any such goods regardless of when

such goods are shipped, received or accepted nor shall any purported oral modification or

revision of the order by BPCL act as waiver of the terms hereof. Any waiver to be

effective must be in writing. Any lone incident of waiver of any condition of this

agreement by BPCL shall not be considered as a continuous waiver or waiver for other

condition by BPCL.

32. NEW & UNUSED MATERIAL :

All the material supplied by the vendor shall be branded new, unused and of

recent manufacture.

33. PURCHASE PREFERENCE CLAUSE :

Owner reserves its right to allow Public Sector Enterprises (Central/State), purchase

preference as admissible/applicable from time to time under the existing Govt. policy.

Purchase preference to a PSE shall be decided based on the price quoted by PSE as

compared to L1 Vendor at the time of evaluation of the price bid.

Owner reserves its right to allow Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and MSEs

owned by Scheduled Caste (SC) or the Scheduled tribe (ST) entrepreneurs,

purchase preference as admissible/applicable from time to time under the existing Govt.

policy. Purchase preference to a MSE and a MSE owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs

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shall be decided based on the price quoted by the said MSEs as compared to L1 Vendor

at the time of evaluation of the price bid.

All MSEs who are having Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum (UAM) would be

given all benefits available under Public Procurement Policy for MSEs order

34. CANCELLATION :

34.1. BPCL reserves the right to cancel the contract/purchase order or any part thereof through

a written notice to the vendor if.

34.1.1. The vendor fails to comply with the terms of this purchase order/contract.

34.1.2. The vendor becomes bankrupt or goes into liquidation.

34.1.3. The vendor fails to deliver the goods on time and/or replace the rejected goods promptly.

34.1.4. The vendor makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors.

34.1.5. A receiver is appointed for any of the property owned by the vendor.

34.2. Upon receipt of the said cancellation notice, the vendor shall discontinue all work on the

purchase order matters connected with it. BPCL in that event will be entitled to procure

the requirement in the open market and recover excess payment over the vendor's agreed

price if any, from the vendor and also reserving to itself the right to forfeit the security

deposit if any, made by the vendor against the contract. The vendor is aware that the said

goods are required by BPCL for the ultimate purpose of materials production and that

non-delivery may cause lossof production and consequently loss of profit to the BPCL. In

this-event of BPCL exercising the option to claim damages for non delivery other than by

way of difference between the market price and the contract price, the vendor shall pay to

BPCL, fair compensation to be agreed upon between BPCL and the vendor. The

provision of this clause shall not prejudice the right of BPCL from invoking the

provisions of price reduction clause mentioned in 20.3.1 as aforesaid.

35. ANTI –COMPETITIVE AGREEMENTS/ABUSE OF DOMINANT POSITION :

The Competition Act, 2002 as amended by the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2007 (the

Act), prohibits anti- competitive practices and aims at fostering competition and at

protecting Indian markets against anti- competitive practices by enterprises. The Act

prohibits anti- competitive agreements, abuse of dominant position by enterprises, and

regulates combinations (consisting of acquisition, acquiring of control and M&A)

wherever such agreements, abuse or combination causes, or is likely to cause, appreciable

adverse effect on competition in markets in India. BPCL reserves the right to approach

the Competition Commission established under the Act of Parliament and file

information relating to anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant position. If

such a situation arises, then Vendors are bound by the decision of the Competitive

Commission and also subject to penalty and other provisions of the Competition Act.

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The Vendor can / does not have any right to assign his rights and obligations under these

general purchase conditions without the prior written approval of BPCL.

37. GOVERNING LAW

These General Purchase Conditions shall be governed by the Laws of India.

Any amendment to these General Purchase Conditions can be made only in writing and

with the mutual consent of the parties to these conditions.

39. SPECIAL PURCHASE CONDITIONS

In case of a conflict between the clauses, terms and conditions of General Purchase

Conditions and Special Purchase condition, the clauses, terms and conditions of Special

Purchase Condition will have an overriding effect over General Purchase Conditions and

the same shall be applicable.

40. HOLIDAY LISTING OF VENDORS

(a) The following expressions used in this clause shall have the meaning

indicated against each of these, unless the context otherwise requires:

 Agency: “Party/Contractor/Supplier/Vendor/Consultant/Bidder/

Licensor” in the context of these guidelines is indicated as ‘Agency’;

“Party/Contractor/Supplier/Vendor/Consultant/bidders/Licensor”shall

mean and include a public limited company or a private limited

company, a joint venture, Consortium, HUF, a firm whether registered

or not, an individual, co-operative society or an association or a group

of persons engaged in any commerce, trade, industry etc.

 Appellate Authority: “Appellate Authority” shall mean the concerned

functional Director of BPCL or any other authority nominated by the C &

MD. The Appellate authority shall be higher than the “Competent

 Competent Authority: “Competent Authority” shall mean the authority,

who is competent to take final decision for Banning of business

 dealings with Agencies, in accordance with these guidelines:

 The Competent Authority for a Procurement Department which is

initiating the Holiday Listing process should be the Regional head (or)

SBU / Entity head as the case may be relevant to the said Procurement

 Department, but not below the level of General Manager

 Corporation: “Corporation” means Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.

with its Registered Office at Bharat Bhavan-I, 4&6 Currimbhoy Road,

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Ballard Estate, Mumbai-400001.

 Corrupt Practice: “Corrupt Practice” means the offering, giving,

receiving or soliciting, directly or indirectly, anything of value to

improperly influence the actions in selection process or in contract

execution. Corrupt Practice” also includes any omission for

misrepresentation that may mislead or attempt to mislead so that

financial or other benefit may be obtained or an obligation avoided.

 Fraudulent Practice: “Fraudulent Practice” means and include any act

or omission committed by a agency or with his connivance or by his

agent by misrepresenting/ submitting false documents and/ or false

information or concealment of facts or to deceive in order to influence a

 selection process or during execution of contract/ order;

 Collusive Practice : “Collusive Practice” amongst bidders (prior to or

after bid submission)” means a scheme or arrangement designed to

establish bid prices at artificial non-competitive levels and to deprive the

 Employer of the benefits of free and open competition.

 Coercive Practice: “Coercive practice” means impairing or harming or

threatening to impair or harm directly or indirectly, any agency or its

property to influence the improperly actions of an agency, obstruction of

 any investigation or auditing of a procurement process.

 Officer-in-Charge: “Officer –in-Charge (OIC)” or “Engineer-in-Charge

(EIC)” shall mean the person (s) designated to act for and on behalf of

BPCL for the execution of the work as per requirement of the

 concerned department.

 Malpractice : Malpractice means any Corrupt Practice, Fraudulent

 Practice, Collusive Practice or Coercive practice as defined herein;

 Misconduct : “Misconduct” means any act or omission by the Agency,

 making it liable for action for Holiday Listing as per these guidelines

 Nodal Department: “Nodal Department” means the Department

primarily assigned with the role of overseeing the Holiday Listing

Process to ensure adherence to guidelines, maintaining, updating and

publishing the list of Agencies with whom BPCL has decided to ban

 business dealings and shall be the Corporate Finance Department.

 Vendor De-listment Committee: “Vendor De-listment Committee”

relevant to the procurement department which initiates the holiday

listing process would the same as the vendor enlistment Committee as

per DR&A of the concerned SBU/Entity.

(b) An Agency may be placed in Holiday List for any one or more of the

following circumstances for the period mentioned herein:

i. In the context of its dealings with the Corporation:

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S. No Reasons for holiday listing Period of

holiday listing

1 Indulged in malpractices resulting in financial loss to the Corporation 15years

2 Submitted fake, false or forged documents / certificates 3years

3 Has substituted materials in lieu of materials supplied by BPCL or 15years

has not returned or has unauthorized disposed off

materials/documents/drawings/tools or plants or equipment supplied

4 Has deliberately violated and circumvented the provisions of labour 3years

laws/regulations/rules, safety norms, environmental norms or other

statutory requirements

5 Has deliberately indulged in construction and erection of defective 3years

works or supply of defective materials

6 has not cleared BPCLs previous dues if applicable 1year

7 Has committed breach of contract or has abandoned the contract 3years

8 Poor performance of the Agency in one or several contracts 1year

9 Has not honoured the fax of award/letter of award/ Contract/ 1year

Purchase order after the same is issued by BPCL

10 Withdraws/revises the bid upwards after becoming the L1 bidder 1year

11 Has parted with, leaked or provided confidential/ proprietary 15years

information of BPCL to any third party without the prior consent of

ii. Following additional grounds can also be reasons for Holiday Listing of

S. No Reasons for holiday listing Period of

holiday listing

1 If the Agency is or has become bankrupt , OR is being dissolved OR 3years

has resolved to be wound up OR if proceedings for winding up or

dissolution has been instituted against the Agency

2 Any other ground, including transgression of Integrity Pact, which, in 3years

the opinion of the Corporation, makes it undesirable to deal with the

Agency; In the case of transgression of Integrity Pact, the same

should be substantiated by the verdict of the Independent External

iii. In cases where Holiday Listing is proposed based on advice from the

Administrative Ministry, no show cause or formal decision by competent

authority will be required. The Nodal Department will directly intimate the

Agency that they have been placed in Holiday Listing by BPCL based on

the Ministry’s advice

(c) Provision for Appeal

• An agency aggrieved with the decision of the Competent Authority shall

have the option of filing an appeal against the decision of the Competent

Authority within a maximum of 15 days from the date of receipt of

intimation of holiday listing.

• Any appeal filed after expiry of the above period shall not be considered

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by the Appellate Authority;

• On receipt of the Appeal from the Agency, the Appellate Authority, if it so

desires, may call for comments from the Competent Authority;

• After receipt of the comments from the Competent Authority, the

Appellate Authority, if it so desires, may also give an opportunity for

personal hearing, to the Appellant Agency;

• After examining the facts of the case and documents available on record

and considering the submissions of the Appellant Agency, the Appellate

Authority may pass appropriate order by which the Appellate Authority

i. Uphold the decision of Competent authority with or without any

variation/lesser period of Holiday Listing; OR

ii. Annul the order of the Competent Authority.

• No Appeal is permitted in case an Agency is placed in Holiday List by

BPCL, based on Ministry’s advice.

(d) Effect of Holiday Listing

• No enquiry/bid/tender shall be entertained with an Agency as long as the

‘Agency’ name appears in the Holiday list.

• If an ‘Agency’ is put on the Holiday list during tendering:

i. If an‘ Agency’ is put on Holiday List after issue of the

enquiry/bid/tender but before opening of the un-priced bid, the un-

priced bid of the ‘Agency’ shall not be opened and BG/EMD, if

submitted by the ‘Agency’ shall be returned. If an ‘Agency’ is put

on Holiday List after un-priced bid opening but before price bid

opening, the price bid of the ‘Agency’ shall not be opened and

BG/EMD submitted by the ‘Agency’ shall be returned .

ii. If an ‘Agency’ is put on Holiday List after opening of price bid but

before finalization of the tender, the offer of the ‘Agency’ shall be

ignored and will not be further evaluated and the BG/EMD if any

submitted by the ‘Agency’ shall be returned, The ‘Agency’ will not

be considered for issue of order even if the ‘Agency’ is the

lowest(L1). In such situation next lowest shall be considered as L1;

iii. If contract with the ‘Agency’ concerned is in operation, (including

cases where contract has already been awarded before decision

of holiday listing) normally order for Holiday Listing from business

dealings cannot affect the contract, because contract is a legal

document and unless the same is terminated in terms of the

contract, unilateral termination will amount to breach and will have

civil consequences.

(e) Revocation of suspension order

“A Holiday Listing order may, on a review during its currency of operation, be

revoked by the competent authority if it is of the opinion that the disability

already suffered is adequate in the circumstances of the case, and the

Agency has taken appropriate action to avoid recurrence. “

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The entire guidelines and procedures for Holiday Listing are available in BPCL

website and they can be accessed @

http://bharatpetroleum.in/pdf/holidaylistingpolicyfinal.pdf.