Government Procurement Act Article 48

In conducting a procurement pursuant to this Act, an entity shall open the tenders and award the contract in accordance with the timeframe set forth in the tender documentation where there are three or more qualified suppliers submitting their tenders, except for any of the following circumstances under which tenders may not be opened or awarded:1. where the content of tender documentation is amended or supplemented;2. where illegal or improper activities that may impair the fairness of the procurement are found;3. where the opening of tenders is postponed according to Article 82 hereof;4. where the procurement procedure is suspended according to Article 84 hereof;5. where the entity corrects its breach of laws and regulations as required by Article 85 hereof;6. where there is an emergency;7. where the plan for procurement is changed or cancelled; or8. for any other special circumstances as determined by the responsible entity.Where the opening of tenders cannot be proceeded due to less than three tenders, a second tendering shall be arranged and the time-limit for such tendering may be shortened, and the three tenders requirement as provided in the preceding paragraph shall not apply for the second tendering.