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Concealed criteria
  • 29 Jan 2024

    PEREMBUN (M) SDN BHD PUTRAJAYA HOLDINGS SDN BHD

    Citation
    WA-22C-94-09/2020 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
    Court
    High Court
    Case number
    WA-22C-94-09/2020 (Mahkamah Tinggi)

    On the facts the Defendant conducted the three‑stage tender evaluation in accordance with the Project Briefing Invitation to Bid; the financial capability benchmarks used were not disclosed but this did not render the process arbitrary or conceal a criterion insofar as all tenderers had opportunity to seek clarifications; Plaintiff failed the Financial Capability Criteria and its commercial envelope was lawfully not opened; Plaintiff's delay of over five years prejudiced the Defendant and laches bars relief; no implied/collateral contract or legitimate expectation arose to obligate acceptance…