B.S.N.L. vs M/S TELEPHONE CABLES LTD.

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of Vendor Rating in the context of a tender process under the Special Conditions of Contract. It held that BSNL's assessment of Vendor Rating for NICCO was improper, thus violating the principles of fair evaluation as mandated by the tender document. The Court upheld the Delhi High Court's directive for BSNL to redo the Vendor Rating and ensure that the respondent receives the benefits of being rated as V-1 for any remaining supplies, emphasizing the need for adherence to the tender evaluation criteria.