Tender evaluation — RTI for matrix & basis

Tender evaluation — RTI for matrix & basis

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Direct answer. File RTI to Procurement Authority post-award. Ask evaluation matrix, technical & financial scoring, comparison sheet, award letter.

Legal framework

GFR 2017 / CPPP framework.
CVC Manual.
GeM platform for non-exempt.

5 questions to ask

Evaluation matrix.
Technical & financial scoring.
Comparison sheet.
Award letter.
Disqualification reasons (anonymised).

Template

To: The Public Information Officer, Procurement Authority
Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Tender evaluation matrix

Tender No. [..] for [item] — please furnish (1) evaluation matrix, (2) scoring, (3) comparison, (4) award letter, (5) disqualifications.

Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.

Common mistakes

Filing pre-award — §8(1)(d) protected.
Skipping CVC parallel reference.

Case law anchors

CIC/MoF/A/2018/000234 — post-award tender records disclosable.
DDA v. Skipper Construction (1996) — public-trust.

Pro tips

Pair with CVC complaint.
Bidder coalition stronger.

FAQ

Q: Re-tender — basis? RTI for rejection-of-bids order.
Q: Single-bidder award — valid? RTI for single-source justification.

Sources

GFR 2017. CPPP. CVC Manual. DDA v. Skipper (1996).

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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