Open Tender for MS shuttering plate of size 1 Mtr x 1 pt 2 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron in DIBANG VALLEY, ARUNACHAL PRADESH
Bid Publish Date
11-Aug-2026, 4:41 pm
Bid End Date
25-Aug-2026, 6:00 pm
EMD
₹17,49,487
Location
Progress
Border Road Organisation invites bids for MS shuttering plate of size 1 Mtr x 1 pt 2 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50x50x 6 mm having properly welded uniform finish approx Weight not less than 69 pt 97 Kgs, MS shuttering plate size 1Mtr x 1 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50 x50 x6mm having properly welded uniform finish appx Weight not less than 51 pt 70 Kgs, MS shuttering plate size 1 Mtr x zero pt 60 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron size 50x50x 6mm having properly welded uniform finish appx Weight not less than 31 pt 92 Kgs, MS shuttering plate size 1 Mtr x zero pt 5 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50x50 x 6mm having properly welded uniform finish, MS shuttering plate size 1 Mtr x zero pt 3 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50x50x 6mm welded uniform finish appx Weight not less than 20 pt 46 Kgs, MS shuttering plate size 1 Mtr x zero pt 2 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron size 50x50x 6mm welded uniform finish appx Weight not less than 16 pt 64 Kgs, MS shuttering plate size 1 Mtr x zero pt 4 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron size 50x50x 6mm welded uniform finish appx Weight not less than 24 pt 28 Kgs, MS shuttering plate of size 1 Mtr x 0 pt 45 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50x50 x 6mm having properly welded comma uniform finish Weight not less than 26 pt 19 Kgs, MS shuttering plate of size 1Mtr x 0 pt 75 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50 x50 x6mm having properly welded comma uniform finish, MS shuttering pipe 6 Mtr long of NB 40 heavy ISI mark with OD 48 pt 3 mm having shell thickness 4 mm for structural purpose Weight 4 pt 37 kg per mtr, MS shuttering pipe 5 pt 5 Mtr long of NB 40 heavy ISI mark with OD 48 pt 3 mm having shell thickness 4 mm for structural purpose Weight 4 pt 37 kg per mtr, MS shuttering pipe 3 Mtr long of NB 40 heavy ISI mark with OD 48 pt 3 mm having shell thickness 4 mm for structural purpose Weight 4 pt 37 kg per mtr, MS shuttering pipe 2 pt 5 Mtr long of NB 40 heavy ISI mark with OD 48 pt 3 mm having shell thickness 4 mm for structural purpose Weight 4 pt 37 kg per mtr, Adjustable base plate screw length of 400 mm with captive nut OD 80 mm and ID 36 mm and HT 50 mm welded to 300x300 mm comma 8 mm thick plate to allow adjustment of bottom or top of scaffolding, Right Angle Coupler 40 NB medium MS pipe forge type on galvanised finish confirming to BIS 1139 and should bear main slip load of 12 pt 5 KN and distortionload of 30 KN approximate weight 750 grams, Swivel Coupler 40 NB medium MS pipe forge type on galvanised finish confirming to BIS 1139, MS Bolt and Nut with double washer for shuttering plate 12 mm dia 50 mm long fully threaded comma Grade 8 pt 8, ISMB 150x75x5 mm comma 6 mtr long in DIBANG VALLEY, ARUNACHAL PRADESH. Quantity: 109799. Submission Deadline: 25-08-2026 18: 00: 00. Submit your proposal before the deadline.
Tender Data
Bid Details
Quantity
109799
Category
MS shuttering plate size 1Mtr x 1 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50 x50 x6mm having properly welded uniform finish appx Weight not less than 51 pt 70 Kgs
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
120 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Inspection Required
No
RA Qualification Rule
50% Lowest Priced Technically Qualified Bidders
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
Preference & Exemptions
EMD Required
Yes
MII Purchase Preference
Yes
MII Preference Band
L1+20%
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
No
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
No
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Requirements
Past Performance
50 %
Experience Required
2 Year (s)
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Additional Tender Data
Commercial Details
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
Yes
Item Category
MS shuttering plate of size 1 Mtr x 1 pt 2 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50x50x 6 mm having properly welded uniform finish approx Weight not less than 69 pt 97 Kgs , MS shuttering plate size 1Mtr x 1 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50 x50 x6mm having properly welded uniform finish appx Weight not less than 51 pt 70 Kgs , MS shuttering plate size 1 Mtr x zero pt 60 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron size 50x50x 6mm having properly welded uniform finish appx Weight not less than 31 pt 92 Kgs , MS shuttering plate size 1 Mtr x zero pt 5 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50x50 x 6mm having properly welded uniform finish , MS shuttering plate size 1 Mtr x zero pt 3 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50x50x 6mm welded uniform finish appx Weight not less than 20 pt 46 Kgs , MS shuttering plate size 1 Mtr x zero pt 2 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron size 50x50x 6mm welded uniform finish appx Weight not less than 16 pt 64 Kgs , MS shuttering plate size 1 Mtr x zero pt 4 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron size 50x50x 6mm welded uniform finish appx Weight not less than 24 pt 28 Kgs , MS shuttering plate of size 1 Mtr x 0 pt 45 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50x50 x 6mm having properly welded comma uniform finish Weight not less than 26 pt 19 Kgs , MS shuttering plate of size 1Mtr x 0 pt 75 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50 x50 x6mm having properly welded comma uniform finish , MS shuttering pipe 6 Mtr long of NB 40 heavy ISI mark with OD 48 pt 3 mm having shell thickness 4 mm for structural purpose Weight 4 pt 37 kg per mtr , MS shuttering pipe 5 pt 5 Mtr long of NB 40 heavy ISI mark with OD 48 pt 3 mm having shell thickness 4 mm for structural purpose Weight 4 pt 37 kg per mtr , MS shuttering pipe 3 Mtr long of NB 40 heavy ISI mark with OD 48 pt 3 mm having shell thickness 4 mm for structural purpose Weight 4 pt 37 kg per mtr , MS shuttering pipe 2 pt 5 Mtr long of NB 40 heavy ISI mark with OD 48 pt 3 mm having shell thickness 4 mm for structural purpose Weight 4 pt 37 kg per mtr , Adjustable base plate screw length of 400 mm with captive nut OD 80 mm and ID 36 mm and HT 50 mm welded to 300x300 mm comma 8 mm thick plate to allow adjustment of bottom or top of scaffolding , Right Angle Coupler 40 NB medium MS pipe forge type on galvanised finish confirming to BIS 1139 and should bear main slip load of 12 pt 5 KN and distortionload of 30 KN approximate weight 750 grams , Swivel Coupler 40 NB medium MS pipe forge type on galvanised finish confirming to BIS 1139 , MS Bolt and Nut with double washer for shuttering plate 12 mm dia 50 mm long fully threaded comma Grade 8 pt 8 , ISMB 150x75x5 mm comma 6 mtr long
Advisory Bank
State Bank of India
ePBG Percentage
2%
ePBG Duration (Months)
14
Delivery Details
Max Delivery Days
90
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Lower Dibang valley
Delivery Locations
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Lower Dibang valley | Lower Dibang valley | - | - | 280 | 90 | - |
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BOQ
BOQ Document
BOQ
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GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
Bill of Quantities (BOQ)
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MS shuttering plate of size 1 Mtr x 1 pt 2 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50x50x 6 mm having properly welded uniform finish approx Weight not less than 69 pt 97 Kgs
MS shuttering plate of size 1 Mtr x 1 pt 2 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50x50x 6 mm having properly welded uniform finish approx Weight not less than 69 pt 97 Kgs
MS shuttering plate size 1Mtr x 1 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50 x50 x6mm having properly welded uniform finish appx Weight not less than 51 pt 70 Kgs
MS shuttering plate size 1Mtr x 1 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50 x50 x6mm having properly welded uniform finish appx Weight not less than 51 pt 70 Kgs
MS shuttering plate size 1 Mtr x zero pt 60 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron size 50x50x 6mm having properly welded uniform finish appx Weight not less than 31 pt 92 Kgs
MS shuttering plate size 1 Mtr x zero pt 60 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron size 50x50x 6mm having properly welded uniform finish appx Weight not less than 31 pt 92 Kgs
MS shuttering plate size 1 Mtr x zero pt 5 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50x50 x 6mm having properly welded uniform finish
MS shuttering plate size 1 Mtr x zero pt 5 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50x50 x 6mm having properly welded uniform finish
MS shuttering plate size 1 Mtr x zero pt 3 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50x50x 6mm welded uniform finish appx Weight not less than 20 pt 46 Kgs
MS shuttering plate size 1 Mtr x zero pt 3 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50x50x 6mm welded uniform finish appx Weight not less than 20 pt 46 Kgs
MS shuttering plate size 1 Mtr x zero pt 2 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron size 50x50x 6mm welded uniform finish appx Weight not less than 16 pt 64 Kgs
MS shuttering plate size 1 Mtr x zero pt 2 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron size 50x50x 6mm welded uniform finish appx Weight not less than 16 pt 64 Kgs
MS shuttering plate size 1 Mtr x zero pt 4 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron size 50x50x 6mm welded uniform finish appx Weight not less than 24 pt 28 Kgs
MS shuttering plate size 1 Mtr x zero pt 4 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron size 50x50x 6mm welded uniform finish appx Weight not less than 24 pt 28 Kgs
MS shuttering plate of size 1 Mtr x 0 pt 45 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50x50 x 6mm having properly welded comma uniform finish Weight not less than 26 pt 19 Kgs
MS shuttering plate of size 1 Mtr x 0 pt 45 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50x50 x 6mm having properly welded comma uniform finish Weight not less than 26 pt 19 Kgs
MS shuttering plate of size 1Mtr x 0 pt 75 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50 x50 x6mm having properly welded comma uniform finish
MS shuttering plate of size 1Mtr x 0 pt 75 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50 x50 x6mm having properly welded comma uniform finish
MS shuttering pipe 6 Mtr long of NB 40 heavy ISI mark with OD 48 pt 3 mm having shell thickness 4 mm for structural purpose Weight 4 pt 37 kg per mtr
MS shuttering pipe 6 Mtr long of NB 40 heavy ISI mark with OD 48 pt 3 mm having shell thickness 4 mm for structural purpose Weight 4 pt 37 kg per mtr
MS shuttering pipe 5 pt 5 Mtr long of NB 40 heavy ISI mark with OD 48 pt 3 mm having shell thickness 4 mm for structural purpose Weight 4 pt 37 kg per mtr
MS shuttering pipe 5 pt 5 Mtr long of NB 40 heavy ISI mark with OD 48 pt 3 mm having shell thickness 4 mm for structural purpose Weight 4 pt 37 kg per mtr
MS shuttering pipe 3 Mtr long of NB 40 heavy ISI mark with OD 48 pt 3 mm having shell thickness 4 mm for structural purpose Weight 4 pt 37 kg per mtr
MS shuttering pipe 3 Mtr long of NB 40 heavy ISI mark with OD 48 pt 3 mm having shell thickness 4 mm for structural purpose Weight 4 pt 37 kg per mtr
MS shuttering pipe 2 pt 5 Mtr long of NB 40 heavy ISI mark with OD 48 pt 3 mm having shell thickness 4 mm for structural purpose Weight 4 pt 37 kg per mtr
MS shuttering pipe 2 pt 5 Mtr long of NB 40 heavy ISI mark with OD 48 pt 3 mm having shell thickness 4 mm for structural purpose Weight 4 pt 37 kg per mtr
Adjustable base plate screw length of 400 mm with captive nut OD 80 mm and ID 36 mm and HT 50 mm welded to 300x300 mm comma 8 mm thick plate to allow adjustment of bottom or top of scaffolding
Adjustable base plate screw length of 400 mm with captive nut OD 80 mm and ID 36 mm and HT 50 mm welded to 300x300 mm comma 8 mm thick plate to allow adjustment of bottom or top of scaffolding
Right Angle Coupler 40 NB medium MS pipe forge type on galvanised finish confirming to BIS 1139 and should bear main slip load of 12 pt 5 KN and distortionload of 30 KN approximate weight 750 grams
Right Angle Coupler 40 NB medium MS pipe forge type on galvanised finish confirming to BIS 1139 and should bear main slip load of 12 pt 5 KN and distortionload of 30 KN approximate weight 750 grams
Swivel Coupler 40 NB medium MS pipe forge type on galvanised finish confirming to BIS 1139
Swivel Coupler 40 NB medium MS pipe forge type on galvanised finish confirming to BIS 1139
MS Bolt and Nut with double washer for shuttering plate 12 mm dia 50 mm long fully threaded comma Grade 8 pt 8
MS Bolt and Nut with double washer for shuttering plate 12 mm dia 50 mm long fully threaded comma Grade 8 pt 8
ISMB 150x75x5 mm comma 6 mtr long
ISMB 150x75x5 mm comma 6 mtr long
| Item # | Title | Description | Quantity | Unit | Consignee | Delivery (Days) | Price Trends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MS shuttering plate of size 1 Mtr x 1 pt 2 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50x50x 6 mm having properly welded uniform finish approx Weight not less than 69 pt 97 Kgs | MS shuttering plate of size 1 Mtr x 1 pt 2 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50x50x 6 mm having properly welded uniform finish approx Weight not less than 69 pt 97 Kgs | 280 | nos | sstc5342ic | 90 | |
| 2 | MS shuttering plate size 1Mtr x 1 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50 x50 x6mm having properly welded uniform finish appx Weight not less than 51 pt 70 Kgs | MS shuttering plate size 1Mtr x 1 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50 x50 x6mm having properly welded uniform finish appx Weight not less than 51 pt 70 Kgs | 1,178 | nos | sstc5342ic | 90 | |
| 3 | MS shuttering plate size 1 Mtr x zero pt 60 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron size 50x50x 6mm having properly welded uniform finish appx Weight not less than 31 pt 92 Kgs | MS shuttering plate size 1 Mtr x zero pt 60 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron size 50x50x 6mm having properly welded uniform finish appx Weight not less than 31 pt 92 Kgs | 429 | nos | sstc5342ic | 90 | |
| 4 | MS shuttering plate size 1 Mtr x zero pt 5 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50x50 x 6mm having properly welded uniform finish | MS shuttering plate size 1 Mtr x zero pt 5 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50x50 x 6mm having properly welded uniform finish | 588 | nos | sstc5342ic | 90 | |
| 5 | MS shuttering plate size 1 Mtr x zero pt 3 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50x50x 6mm welded uniform finish appx Weight not less than 20 pt 46 Kgs | MS shuttering plate size 1 Mtr x zero pt 3 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50x50x 6mm welded uniform finish appx Weight not less than 20 pt 46 Kgs | 512 | nos | sstc5342ic | 90 | |
| 6 | MS shuttering plate size 1 Mtr x zero pt 2 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron size 50x50x 6mm welded uniform finish appx Weight not less than 16 pt 64 Kgs | MS shuttering plate size 1 Mtr x zero pt 2 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron size 50x50x 6mm welded uniform finish appx Weight not less than 16 pt 64 Kgs | 128 | nos | sstc5342ic | 90 | |
| 7 | MS shuttering plate size 1 Mtr x zero pt 4 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron size 50x50x 6mm welded uniform finish appx Weight not less than 24 pt 28 Kgs | MS shuttering plate size 1 Mtr x zero pt 4 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron size 50x50x 6mm welded uniform finish appx Weight not less than 24 pt 28 Kgs | 298 | nos | sstc5342ic | 90 | |
| 8 | MS shuttering plate of size 1 Mtr x 0 pt 45 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50x50 x 6mm having properly welded comma uniform finish Weight not less than 26 pt 19 Kgs | MS shuttering plate of size 1 Mtr x 0 pt 45 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50x50 x 6mm having properly welded comma uniform finish Weight not less than 26 pt 19 Kgs | 305 | nos | sstc5342ic | 90 | |
| 9 | MS shuttering plate of size 1Mtr x 0 pt 75 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50 x50 x6mm having properly welded comma uniform finish | MS shuttering plate of size 1Mtr x 0 pt 75 Mtr made with 3 pt 15 mm thick MS sheet with angle iron of size 50 x50 x6mm having properly welded comma uniform finish | 323 | nos | sstc5342ic | 90 | |
| 10 | MS shuttering pipe 6 Mtr long of NB 40 heavy ISI mark with OD 48 pt 3 mm having shell thickness 4 mm for structural purpose Weight 4 pt 37 kg per mtr | MS shuttering pipe 6 Mtr long of NB 40 heavy ISI mark with OD 48 pt 3 mm having shell thickness 4 mm for structural purpose Weight 4 pt 37 kg per mtr | 3,754 | nos | sstc5342ic | 90 | |
| 11 | MS shuttering pipe 5 pt 5 Mtr long of NB 40 heavy ISI mark with OD 48 pt 3 mm having shell thickness 4 mm for structural purpose Weight 4 pt 37 kg per mtr | MS shuttering pipe 5 pt 5 Mtr long of NB 40 heavy ISI mark with OD 48 pt 3 mm having shell thickness 4 mm for structural purpose Weight 4 pt 37 kg per mtr | 559 | nos | sstc5342ic | 90 | |
| 12 | MS shuttering pipe 3 Mtr long of NB 40 heavy ISI mark with OD 48 pt 3 mm having shell thickness 4 mm for structural purpose Weight 4 pt 37 kg per mtr | MS shuttering pipe 3 Mtr long of NB 40 heavy ISI mark with OD 48 pt 3 mm having shell thickness 4 mm for structural purpose Weight 4 pt 37 kg per mtr | 217 | nos | sstc5342ic | 90 | |
| 13 | MS shuttering pipe 2 pt 5 Mtr long of NB 40 heavy ISI mark with OD 48 pt 3 mm having shell thickness 4 mm for structural purpose Weight 4 pt 37 kg per mtr | MS shuttering pipe 2 pt 5 Mtr long of NB 40 heavy ISI mark with OD 48 pt 3 mm having shell thickness 4 mm for structural purpose Weight 4 pt 37 kg per mtr | 481 | nos | sstc5342ic | 90 | |
| 14 | Adjustable base plate screw length of 400 mm with captive nut OD 80 mm and ID 36 mm and HT 50 mm welded to 300x300 mm comma 8 mm thick plate to allow adjustment of bottom or top of scaffolding | Adjustable base plate screw length of 400 mm with captive nut OD 80 mm and ID 36 mm and HT 50 mm welded to 300x300 mm comma 8 mm thick plate to allow adjustment of bottom or top of scaffolding | 2,152 | nos | sstc5342ic | 90 | |
| 15 | Right Angle Coupler 40 NB medium MS pipe forge type on galvanised finish confirming to BIS 1139 and should bear main slip load of 12 pt 5 KN and distortionload of 30 KN approximate weight 750 grams | Right Angle Coupler 40 NB medium MS pipe forge type on galvanised finish confirming to BIS 1139 and should bear main slip load of 12 pt 5 KN and distortionload of 30 KN approximate weight 750 grams | 338 | nos | sstc5342ic | 90 | |
| 16 | Swivel Coupler 40 NB medium MS pipe forge type on galvanised finish confirming to BIS 1139 | Swivel Coupler 40 NB medium MS pipe forge type on galvanised finish confirming to BIS 1139 | 850 | nos | sstc5342ic | 90 | |
| 17 | MS Bolt and Nut with double washer for shuttering plate 12 mm dia 50 mm long fully threaded comma Grade 8 pt 8 | MS Bolt and Nut with double washer for shuttering plate 12 mm dia 50 mm long fully threaded comma Grade 8 pt 8 | 97,304 | kgs | sstc5342ic | 90 | |
| 18 | ISMB 150x75x5 mm comma 6 mtr long | ISMB 150x75x5 mm comma 6 mtr long | 103 | nos | sstc5342ic | 90 |
Categories
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Required Documents
Experience Criteria
Past Performance
Bidder Turnover
Certificate (Requested in ATC)
OEM Authorization Certificate
OEM Annual Turnover
Compliance of BoQ specification and supporting document *In case any bidder is seeking exemption from Experience / Turnover Criteria
the supporting documents to prove his eligibility for exemption must be uploaded for evaluation by the buyer