31.       Cancellation of proceedings before opening of bids

 

           

 

            (1)        A cancellation of procurement proceeding may be made –

 

                        (a)        when the object of the procurement is no longer required; or

 

                        (b)        when the bidding document has to be modified so substantially that it will be more efficient and convenient to cancel the bid invitation, revise the document and re-issue an invitation to bid.

 

            (2)        If the procurement proceeding is cancelled before opening of bids, any bid received shall be returned unopened.