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GATE 2021 CE (CE2) – Question 19

Construction Management · Construction equipment and types of contracts · 1 mark · Multiple choice

For bids in a two-envelope system, which is correct?

  1. Technical bid opens first.
  2. Financial bid opens first.
  3. Both open simultaneously.
  4. Either may open first.

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Correct answer: (A) Technical bid opens first.

Explanation

The technical envelope is evaluated first to establish eligibility and compliance without being influenced by price. Financial envelopes are then opened for technically qualified bidders. Therefore **A** describes the two-envelope procedure.