Overview
- The October 16 tender specifies BMW 3 Series 330 Li (long wheelbase) cars in white to be delivered to the Lokpal’s Vasant Kunj office preferably within two weeks and no later than 30 days after the supply order.
- Listed ex-showroom pricing is about ₹60.45 lakh and on-road estimates are near ₹70 lakh per car, putting the total around ₹5 crore according to multiple reports.
- Bid submissions close on November 6 at 3 pm with opening scheduled for November 7 at 4 pm, an Earnest Money Deposit of ₹10 lakh is required, and offers are to remain valid for 90 days.
- The tender mandates at least seven days of classroom and on-road training, including 50–100 kilometres of supervised driving per designated driver, with all training costs borne by the vendor.
- The move drew online criticism from activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan and Congress figures, while the procurement process formally continues on the stated timeline.