Bids were due at noon and were to be publicly opened at the same time. Six bidders arrived and delivered seven bids, one attendee was acting for two bidders. The buyer advised the person that he could submit only one bid and instructed the representative concerned to withdraw one bid. Was this correct? What are stand of law on this? Another bidders representative looking harassed and sweating profusely arrived ten minutes late. He interrupted the chairman as he was making preliminary remarks of the bid opening that he had mistakenly been detained by the security guard of the borrower at the reception desk. The guard was also present to confirm and apologize for the incident and the delay. The chairman refused to consider the bid. Is this correct procedure, Discuss: