TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Sealed competitive quotations are invited for the attached list of items to be supplied to Sultan Qaboos University in accordance with the following conditions -:

1. Completed quotations should be enclosed in a sealed cover superscripting the Requisition Reference No: ( ) and forwarded to the Procurement Department not later than (date) at 10 Am. Quotations arriving after the said date and time may not be considered.
2. Quoted Prices are to include delivery (including unloading ) to the designated place of delivery in the University and these prices are not subject to alterations.
3. All goods quoted for, shall be of a quality and standard that correspond strictly with the description and specification contained in the attached list. The specification and measurements approved by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry should also adhered to.
4. All pattern, drawings, design or specification provided to you are to remain the University property and shall be returned on demand. These drawings and design must be treated as secret and confidential and not disclosed to any third party without the University prior written consent.
5. Acceptance of this quotation Request constitutes assurance that:
   • All perishable items contained in the attached list must carry the date of manufacture, and country of origin and special handling and storage instruction.
   • The validity of quotation and delivery period must be clearly indicated in any quotation submitted to SQU.
6. Should you fail to deliver the specified goods at the specified place
   or within the specified period, unless previously agreed on in writing by
   the Procurement Director. The University reserves the right to -:
   • Apply the relevant imposed penalty as per Government rules and
     regulations
   • Cancel the whole or part as is undelivered . In such cases, The
     University shall obtain the undelivered items from an alternative
     sources and this shall not relieve the Vendor's liability from any
     penalties imposed thereof .
   • The University may give a grace period to the vendor who fails to deliver the goods on the specified delivery date and such approval will not release the vendor's liability from the penalty imposed by the University from non-delivery or delaying the delivery and the lost time. The chargeable fees equal 2% per week or part thereof from the total value of the undelivered terms
7. The validity of your offer should not be less than 90 days from the closing date of submission of the tender and / or at least 60 days from the receipt of LPO.
8. These conditions shall be construed and shall take effect in all respect in accordance with the laws of the Sultanate of Oman.