were submitted on 17.04.2024, after the Technical bids were opened on 04.12.2023. It is further not disputed that the Financial bids of the eligible two technically qualified bidders were opened on 07.05.2024 and the Respondent No.8 Company was found to be the successful bidder. 13. In the instant case the entire controversy centres around the interpretation of the Clause 10 of the NIT dated 16.08.2023, hence the same is reproduced for the sake of convenience. 8“10. For substantiating the Financial Capacity, the Bidders are required to furnish the following information online: (a) Value of Net Worth (to be submitted in Indian Rupees and in the format provided at Annex III of Appendix I of RFB); (b) Value of Total Income in the last 3 (three) financial years as chosen by the Bidder (to be submitted in Indian Rupees and in the format provided at Annex III of Appendix I of RFB); (c) Membership number of the chartered accountant£, where applicable; and (d) Scanned copies of the documents