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Bid rejected — RTI for written reasons
Direct answer. File RTI to Procurement Authority under §4(1)(d). Ask bid rejection reasons, technical-evaluation note, comparison with successful bidder (anonymised), appeal framework.
Legal framework
- GFR 2017 — fair-dealing duty.
- CVC Manual — rejection process.
- Article 14 — equality + reasoned decision.
5 questions to ask
- Rejection reasons.
- Technical evaluation note.
- Anonymised comparable.
- Appeal framework.
- Officer-in-charge.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, Procurement Authority Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Bid rejection reasons My bid in tender [..] was rejected. Please furnish (1) reasons, (2) technical note, (3) comparable, (4) appeal framework, (5) officer-in-charge. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Forgetting §4(1)(d) — for reasoned order.
- Skipping technical-evaluation ask.
Case law anchors
- CIC/MoF/A/2018/000345 — bid-rejection reasons disclosable to bidder.
- Tata Cellular v. UoI (1994) 6 SCC 651 — judicial review of tender.
Pro tips
- Pair with CVC complaint.
- Bidder coalition stronger.
FAQ
- Q: Pre-qualification rejection — reason? RTI for PQ-evaluation note.
- Q: Bid Earnest Money refund delayed? Separate RTI.
Related reading
Sources
- GFR 2017. CVC Manual. Tata Cellular (1994). RTI §4(1)(d).
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.