No matter from which point of view, the procurement agency's implementation of the procurement procedures and the reply that the bidding documents will not be returned is correct and legal. Therefore, both parties need to treat disputes and disputes that occur during bidding activities with a calm attitude and understand and support each other, so as to promote the harmonious and healthy development of government procurement.
Suppliers should treat bidding documents with a normal attitude
As an unsuccessful bidder, treat bidding activities with a normal attitude, and avoid "wearing colored glasses" to excessively suspect, find fault or even distort The openness of the process and the fairness of the review. First, we must learn the law, understand the law, and abide by the law. We must have a thorough understanding of the government procurement operating procedures, be clear about the operating procedures, be deeply aware of legal responsibilities, and become a legal bidder in action. Otherwise, behaviors that conflict with the law will occur on issues such as the return of bid documents, resulting in unnecessary disputes and disputes. The second is to read and study the bidding documents thoroughly. In particular, we must carefully study, read, and understand the specific requirements one by one, make one-to-one substantive responses, prepare bidding documents, abide by them, and bid with integrity. At the same time, the bidding documents must be archived by themselves, so that they are prepared and well-documented. The third is to compare the bidding documents, rationally check and analyze the shortcomings of the own bidding documents from the aspects of procurement plan, bidding document production, after-sales service, quotation, etc., sum up experience, and make full preparations for the next bidding.
Purchasers and procurement agencies must preserve bidding documents with a high sense of responsibility
After the bidding and procurement procedures are completed, they must preserve the bidding documents of each bidding supplier in accordance with laws and regulations. First, the bidding documents must be archived in a timely and complete manner, kept according to legal deadlines and relevant requirements, and a designated person should be designated to be responsible for strengthening file management. The second is to actively provide objective basis for the government procurement supervision and management department to supervise and inspect procurement activities, respond to questioning suppliers, handle supplier complaints and disputes, and prepare for review. The third is to consider the suppliers who did not win the bid, keep their business secrets, and safeguard their legitimate rights and interests. Fourth, the various questions from suppliers who did not win the bid must be answered and explained to avoid intensifying conflicts or disputes. Furthermore, the bidding documents should be preserved and disclosed to relevant parties upon request, so that bidding activities are placed under public supervision, prompting them to act strictly in accordance with the law, treat every supplier fairly and impartially, and achieve full and effective competition. Safeguard national interests and public interests.