The biddings follow Arctic LNG 2 by-laws
Procedures implemented by Arctic LNG 2 are intended for seeking the best proposal from the market and should not be construed as an invitation to make offers within the meaning of Article 437 of the Russian Civil Code;
they do not constitute tenders, including in the form of competitive tendering, auction or public bidding as defined in Articles 447-449, 1057-1061 of the Civil Code;
they are not regulated by Federal Law 44-FZ dated 05.04.2013 (On the contract system in procurement of goods, work and services for governmental and municipal needs) and Federal Law 223-FZ dated 18.07.2011 (On procurement of goods, work, services by certain types of legal entities). Any reference to bidding, tendering, auctions or procurement shall not be construed within the meaning of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation and/or Federal Law 223-FZ dated 18.07.2011 (On procurement of goods, work, services by certain types of legal entities).
Any use of terms or mention of bidding, tendering, auctions or procurement in the Tender Documentation must not be interpreted in the meaning of Articles 447-449, 1057-1061 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, Federal Law 44-FZ dated 05.04.2013 (On the contract system in procurement of goods, work and services for governmental and municipal needs) and/or Federal Law 223-FZ dated 18.07.2011 (On procurement of goods, work, services by certain types of legal entities).
The Bidder shall independently incur all expenses associated with the Bid preparation and submission. The Bidder may not claim compensation for any expenses or losses nor file any claim pursuant to Articles 448 and 1058 of the Russian Civil Code if the Bid or Revised Bid is rejected and also in the event that the Bidder is denied participation in the Bidding or in the event that the Company suspends the Bidding or terminates it without naming the Successful Bidder (cancels or declares it not having taken place). The Client shall not be held accountable or liable in connection to such expenses regardless of the rationale and date of the Client's resolution to cancel, terminate or suspend the Bidding.
The Client reserves the right to accept or reject any Bid (Revised Bid) or reject all Bids at any time, up to completion of the Bidding, and the Client is not liable to Bidders that have been or might have been damaged by such action, and is not obliged to inform Bidders of reasons for such actions.
Adherence or compliance with the procurement procedure does not necessarily entail a selection of contractor or execution of a contract therewith.
