URGENT NOTICE
Pahartali Railway Scrap Auction AUC-BR-2026-055: EMD submission deadline extended to 04 Oct 2026 (17:00 BST) via Corrigendum-2.Read Gazette →

Standard Rules of e-Auction

Essential compliance guidelines governing bidder participation, security deposits, bidding conduct, and asset evacuation.

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Eligibility & Verification

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  • All bidders must verify their identity using a valid National ID (NID) or Passport.
  • Corporate entities require an active Trade License and a 12-digit e-TIN certificate.
  • Profile activation requires phone number and email OTP verification.

Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)

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  • Participation requires submitting the mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) before bidding.
  • EMD refunds for unsuccessful bidders are automatically routed back to their verified bank accounts.
  • Defaulting after winning results in forfeiture of the earnest money into the public treasury.

Bidding Conduct & Rules

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  • Every bid placed in the system is final, legally binding, and irrevocable.
  • Bids must strictly follow the defined minimum increment step for each lot.
  • Anti-sniping dynamic soft-close extension applies to ensure fair bidding opportunities.

Payment, VAT & Taxes

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  • The winning bidder must settle the remaining bid amount within the stipulated business days.
  • Statutory VAT and Advance Income Tax (AIT) must be paid as per government financial rules.
  • Payments are received through authorized gateways or Bangladesh Bank A-Challan.

Asset Removal & Handover

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  • An official Gate Pass is issued after full payment and statutory tax clearance are verified.
  • Goods must be evacuated from the yard using the bidder's own logistics within the allotted time.
  • Exceeding the removal deadline may incur standard daily demurrage or yard storage fees.

General Compliance & Integrity

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  • Any form of collusion, bid-rigging, or fraudulent syndicate formation is strictly prohibited.
  • Misrepresentation or falsified records may lead to permanent blacklisting and legal action.
  • In case of any procedural dispute, the decision of the Procuring Entity remains final.

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