VIDARBHA IRRIGATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION vs M/S ANOJ KUMAR AGARWALA

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of a tender process under the Public Works Department guidelines, specifically referencing the conditions outlined in the tender documents. The Court held that a tender must be unconditional and any conditional tenders are to be rejected as non-responsive, as per Clause 2.15 and Clause 2.22 of the tender conditions. The judgment emphasized the importance of adhering to the specified performance security requirements, reinforcing the principle that compliance with tender conditions is essential for a valid bid.