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Lokpal Tenders for Seven BMW 330Li Cars Worth About ₹5 Crore

Bids close on November 6 with evaluation set for November 7.

Overview

  • An official notice dated October 16 invites open bids to supply BMW 3 Series 330Li M Sport long‑wheelbase cars in white for the chairperson and six members.
  • The estimated on‑road price is about ₹70 lakh per car, with delivery to the Vasant Kunj office required preferably within two weeks and no later than 30 days of the supply order.
  • Bidders must submit a ₹10 lakh earnest money deposit, offers remain valid for 90 days, and the tender lists detailed safety, comfort and service‑package requirements.
  • The selected vendor must fund and deliver at least seven days of classroom and on‑road training, including 50–100 km of supervised driving for each designated driver.
  • The move has prompted sharp political and social‑media criticism over optics for the anti‑corruption watchdog, and no revision to the tender has been published.