Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd vs Telephone Cables Ltd

The Supreme Court upheld the Delhi High Court's decision to quash the Vendor Rating awarded to NICCO Corporation Ltd. by BSNL, stating that the evaluation process was not conducted properly as per the tender conditions. The Court emphasized that the Vendor Rating must be determined based on the criteria outlined in the tender document, specifically referring to the need for transparency and fairness in public procurement processes. The Court directed BSNL to reassess the Vendor Ratings and ensure compliance with the tender specifications, thereby allowing the respondent to claim benefits from the remaining supplies if rated as V-1.