Section 36: Rejection of Proposal and Cancellation of Procurement Proceedings

The Public Entity may reject all proposals or cancel the procurement proceedings in the following conditions:

(a) If all the proposals received are not substantially responsive to the terms of reference,

(b) If the cost offered by the selected proponent is substantially more than the cost estimate and available budget,

(c) If the consultancy service is no longer required or,

(d) If it is proved that the proponents have submitted the proposal by mutual collusion.

Provided that the proposal of those proponents who have not colluded may be processed.