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Indian law as at 6 November 2026. In response to an invitation to tender, a contractor submits a…

A definite submitted bid seeking acceptance is ordinarily a proposal under section 2(a). The invitation seeks proposals; the submitted proposal becomes a promise when…

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Indian law as at 6 November 2026.

In response to an invitation to tender, a contractor submits a definite bid offering to supply specified goods at a stated price, seeking the purchaser’s acceptance. Before acceptance, that submitted tender is ordinarily:

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Correct answer A

A definite submitted bid seeking acceptance is ordinarily a proposal under section 2(a). The invitation seeks proposals; the submitted proposal becomes a promise when accepted under section 2(b).

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Option A

The definite submitted bid seeks assent and is a proposal under section 2(a).

Option B

The purchaser’s invitation is distinct from the contractor’s definite submitted bid.

Option C

These facts specify an invitation followed by a bid, not a variation of an existing proposal.

Option D

Under section 2(b) a proposal becomes a promise when accepted; acceptance has not occurred.

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