【正文】 or3) if the successful Bidder fails to furnish performance security in accordance with ITB Clause 36.16. Period of Validity of Bids Bids shall remain valid for the period specified in the Bid Data Sheet from the date of bid opening, pursuant to ITB Clause bid valid for a shorter period shall be rejected as nonresponsive. In exceptional circumstances, prior to the expiry of the original bid validity period, the Tendering Agent may request the Bidder’s consent to an extension of the period of validity. The request and the responses thereto shall be made in writing. A Bidder may refuse the request without forfeiting its bid security. A Bidder agreeing to the request will not be required nor permitted to modify its bid, but will be required to extend the validity of its Bid security correspondingly. The provisions of Clause 15 regarding discharge and forfeiture of Bid Security shall continue to apply during the extended period of bid validity.17. Format and Signing of Bids The Bidder shall prepare an original and the number of copies of the bid indicated in the Bid Data Sheet, clearly marking each “ORIGINAL”, or “COPY” of bid, as appropriate. In the event of any discrepancy between them, the original shall govern. The original bid shall be typed or written in indelible ink and shall be signed by the Bidder or a person or persons duly authorised to bind the Bidder to the contract. The latter authorisation shall be indicated by written power of attorney acpanying the bid. A11 pages of the bid, except for unamended printed literature, shall be initialed by the person or persons signing the bid. The copies of bid can be the duplicated copies of the original bid. Any interlineation, erasures or overwriting shall be valid only if they are initialed by the person or persons signing the bid.D. Submtssion of Bids18. Sealing and Marking of Bids For the convenience of Bid Opening, the Bidder is required to submit the Summary Sheet for Bid Opening, together with the Bid Security, in a separate envelope and duly marking the envelope as “Summary Sheet for Bid Opening”. The Bidder shall seal the original and each copy of the bid in separate envelopes, duly marking the envelopes as“ORIGINAL” and“COPY”. All these envelopes shall then be sealed in an outer envelope. The inner and outer envelope shall be:1) addressed to the address given in the Bid Data Sheet。 and2) a list, giving full particulars, including available sources and current prices of spare parts, special tools, etc., necessary for the proper and continuing functioning of the goods for a period to be specified in the Bid Data Sheet, following mencement of the use of the goods by the Tenderer。 orb) on the previously imported goods of foreign origin quoted exwarehouse, exshowroom, or offtheshelf.2) The price for inland transportation, insurance, and other local costs incidental to delivery of the goods to their final destination, if specified in the Bid Data Sheet.3) The price of other (incidental) services, if any, listed in the Bid Data Sheet. For goods offered from abroad:1) The price of the goods shall be quoted CIF named port of destination, or CIP named place of destination in PRC, as specified in the Bid Data Sheet. In quoting the price, the Bidder shall use transportation through carriers registered in PRC or other carriers registered in my eligible countries with the Tenderer’s prior approval. Similarly, the Bidder may obtain insurance services from PRC or any eligible source country upon the prior approval of the Tenderer.2) The price of goods quoted FOB port of shipment (or FCA, as the case may be), if specified in the Bid Data Sheet.3) The price of goods quoted CFR port of destination (or CPT, as the case may be), if specified in the Bid Data Sheet.4) The price for inland transportation, insurance, and other local costs incidental to delivery of the goods from the port of entry to their final destination, if specified in the Bid Data Sheet.5) The price of (incidental) services, If any, listed in the Bid Data Sheet. The terms EXW, CIF, CIP, etc., shall be governed by the rules prescribed in the current edition of Incoterms published by the International Chamber of Commerce, Paris. The Bidder’s separation of price ponents in accordance with ITB Clause above will be solely for the purpose of facilitating the parison of bids by the Tendering Agent and the Tenderer and will not in my way limit the Tenderer’s right to contract on any of the terms offered. Prices quoted by the Bidder shall be fixed during the Bidder’s performance of the contract and not subject to variation on any account. A bid submitted with an adjustable price quotation will be treated as nonresponsive and will be rejected, pursuant to ITB Clause 24.12. Bid Currencies The prices shall be quoted in RMB for goods and services that the Bidder will supply from within PRC, unless specified or permitted otherwise。 Economic Cooperation 2002Total Table of ContentsVolume OneSection l. Instructions to BiddersSection 2. Terms and Conditions of ContractSection 3. Contract FormSection 4. AttachmentsVolume TwoSection 5. Invitation for BidsSection 6. Bid Data SheetSection 7. Contract Data SheetSection 8. Schedule of Requirements and Technical Specif1cationsTable of ContentsSection 1. Instructions To Bidders 6A. lntroduction 71. Source of Funds 72. Tendering Agent for ICB Procurement of Mechanic and Electronic Productsand Eligible Bidders 73. Eligible Goods and Services 74. Cost of Bid 8B. The Bidding Documents