Vidarbha Irrigation Development ... vs M/S Anoj Kumar Agarwala

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of a tender process under the Public Works Department guidelines, emphasizing the necessity for unconditional bids as per Clause 2.15 of the tender conditions. The Court held that conditional tenders are non-responsive and must be rejected, thereby reinforcing the principle that compliance with tender conditions is paramount for bid acceptance. The judgment clarified that performance security requirements under Clause 2.22 must be adhered to strictly, ensuring that bids below the cost put to tender are accompanied by appropriate security measures.