Pre-Qualification Criteria
Key Tender Details
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Particular
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Details
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RFP Reference No.
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IN-SFDA TRIPURA-537242-CS-QCBS
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Client
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SFDA Tripura
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Project
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Enhancing Landscape and Ecosystem Management Project in Northeastern Region (ELEMENT), Tripura
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Funding Agency
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International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) / World Bank
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Tender Category
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Government / World Bank-Funded Consulting Services
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Industry
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Skill Development, Capacity Building, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Rural Livelihood, Consulting
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Selection Method
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QCBS – Quality and Cost-Based Selection
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Contract Type
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Lump-sum
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Assignment Duration
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4 months from effective date
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Work Location
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Selected districts under ELEMENT Project, Tripura
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Proposal Validity
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120 calendar days from last date of submission
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Expected Start of Services
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3rd week of July 2026
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Expected Contract Negotiation
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1st week of July 2026
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Important Dates
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Event
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Date & Time
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RFP Issued / Publishing Date
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16 May 2026
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Pre-Proposal Conference
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30 May 2026 at 11:30 AM
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Pre-Proposal Mode
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Video Conference
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Last Date for Online Submission
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15 June 2026 up to 4:00 PM
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Technical Proposal Opening
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15 June 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Financial Proposal Opening
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To be notified after technical evaluation
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Expected Contract Negotiation
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1st week of July 2026
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Expected Commencement
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3rd week of July 2026
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Scope of Work
The selected consulting agency will undertake a comprehensive, competency-based Training Needs Assessment and develop a structured capacity development and curriculum framework to support implementation of the ELEMENT Project.
The major scope includes:
- Preparing an inception report with methodology, sampling design, work plan, field schedule, responsibility matrix, and ethical/community engagement protocols.
- Conducting stakeholder and institutional mapping, including role-competency matrices.
- Reviewing and aligning the ELEMENT competency framework with Tripura’s institutional and community context.
- Designing TNA tools based on knowledge, skills, and attitude/behavioural assessment approaches.
- Conducting validation workshops for the TNA design.
- Carrying out field-level data collection using surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, observations, participatory tools, and competency assessment tools.
- Preparing institutional and functional capacity gap analysis reports.
- Developing a capacity development strategy and phased roadmap.
- Preparing training needs prioritization, training architecture, and role-wise learning pathways.
- Developing a competency-based curriculum framework, outline-level modules, and a five-year training calendar.
- Preparing final validation, process documentation, TNA toolkit, and good practices repository.
Key Deliverables
The agency will be required to submit the following deliverables:
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Deliverable
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Description
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Deliverable 1
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Inception Report and Inception Presentation
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Deliverable 2
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Stakeholder and Institutional Mapping Report
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Deliverable 3
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Competency Framework Alignment Note and TNA Design Package
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Deliverable 4
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Validation Workshop Report for TNA Design
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Deliverable 5
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Field-Level Data Collection Datasets and Summary Note
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Deliverable 6
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Institutional and Functional Capacity Gap Analysis Report
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Deliverable 7
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Capacity Development Strategy and Phased Roadmap
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Deliverable 8
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Training Needs Prioritization and Training Architecture
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Deliverable 9
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Curriculum Framework, Outline-Level Modules, and Five-Year Training Calendar
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Deliverable 10
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Final Consolidated TNA Report, Process Documentation Manual, TNA Toolkit, and Good Practices Repository
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Pre-Qualification / Mandatory Criteria
The applicant firm must meet the following mandatory requirements:
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Criteria
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Requirement
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Documents Required
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Similar Assignment Experience
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The firm should have successfully completed at least one similar assignment such as Training Need Assessment, Skill Gap Study, or Capacity Building Assessment in forestry, natural resource management, or rural livelihood sector in India. The single assignment value should not be less than ₹20 lakh and should have been completed during FY 2020-25 as a sole consultant.
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Work Order / Completion Certificate / Agreement
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Turnover
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Minimum average annual turnover of ₹20 lakh during the last five financial years, i.e., FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25.
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CA-certified turnover certificate or audited financial statements
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Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants should be legally established consulting firms or entities capable of delivering professional consulting services. The RFP is an open advertisement and does not have a pre-identified shortlist.
Key eligibility conditions include:
- The proposal must be submitted by a single consultant/firm.
- Joint Venture and sub-consultant participation are not allowed.
- Participation of sub-consultants, key experts, and non-key experts in more than one proposal is not permitted.
- The consultant must not be debarred or sanctioned under World Bank procurement rules.
- The consultant must avoid conflict of interest and disclose any actual or potential conflict.
- The proposal and all communication must be in English.
- A Statement of Undertaking against fraud and corruption is required.
Financial Criteria and Evaluation
The financial requirement specified in the RFP is minimum average annual turnover of ₹20 lakh for the last five financial years.
The selection will follow QCBS with the following weightage:
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Component
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Weightage
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Technical Proposal
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70%
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Financial Proposal
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30%
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The minimum technical score required to qualify is 70 marks out of 100. Only technically qualified proposals will proceed to the financial opening stage.
Technical evaluation includes:
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Evaluation Criteria
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Marks
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Specific experience of consultant
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15
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Methodology and work plan
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35
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Key experts’ qualification and competence
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50
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Total
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100
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The required key expert positions include:
- Team Leader / Senior Capacity Development Specialist
- Institutional Assessment & Governance Specialist
- Biodiversity, Climate & Ecosystem Management Specialist
- Landscape / Microplanning Specialist
- Value Chain Expert
- Training Specialist
The estimated minimum key expert input is at least 24 person-months.
Tender Fee, EMD and Cost Details
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Requirement
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Details
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Minimum Average Annual Turnover
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₹20,00,000 for FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25
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Net Worth Requirement
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Not specified in the RFP
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Minimum Experience
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One similar assignment of at least ₹20 lakh in TNA / Skill Gap Study / Capacity Building Assessment in forestry, natural resource management, or rural livelihood sector in India during FY 2020-25
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Submission Mode
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Online through Tripura e-procurement portal
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EMD Exemption
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Not applicable / not specified, as EMD is not mentioned in the RFP
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Tender Fee
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Not specified in the RFP
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EMD Amount
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Not specified in the RFP
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Mode of EMD
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Not applicable / not mentioned
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Estimated Cost
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Not specified in the RFP
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Proposal Type
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Technical and Financial Proposal to be submitted online in separate folders
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Selection Method
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QCBS
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Contract Form
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Lump-sum
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Submission Guidelines
Proposals must be submitted online through the Tripura e-procurement system. Consultants must upload both the technical and financial proposals in separate folders.
Important submission points:
- Online submission is mandatory.
- Consultants must be registered on the e-procurement portal.
- A valid Class II/III Digital Signature Certificate with signing and encryption is required.
- Technical and financial proposals must be uploaded separately.
- Individual file size should not exceed 10 MB.
- There is no limit on the number of files to be uploaded.
- Forms available online must be filled on the portal; other forms should be downloaded, completed, digitally signed, scanned, and uploaded.
- Proposals submitted after the deadline will not be accepted by the system.
- Proposal modifications are allowed before the deadline through the e-procurement portal.
- Re-submission is not allowed if the proposal is withdrawn.
Document Checklist
Technical Proposal Checklist
Applicants should prepare and upload the following:
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Document / Form
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Description
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Power of Attorney
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Authorization to sign the proposal
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TECH-1
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Technical Proposal Submission Form
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TECH-2
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Consultant’s Organization and Experience
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TECH-2A
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Consultant’s Organization
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TECH-2B
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Consultant’s Experience
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TECH-3
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Comments or Suggestions on TOR and Counterpart Staff / Facilities
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TECH-3A
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Comments on Terms of Reference
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TECH-3B
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Comments on Counterpart Staff and Facilities
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TECH-4
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Approach, Methodology, and Work Plan
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TECH-5
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Work Schedule and Planning for Deliverables
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TECH-6
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Team Composition, Key Experts’ Inputs, and CVs
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TECH-7
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Code of Conduct
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TECH-8
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SEA / SH Performance Declaration
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Work Orders / Completion Certificates / Agreements
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Proof of similar assignment experience
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CA-certified Turnover Certificate / Audited Financial Statements
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Proof of turnover for FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25
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Statement of Undertaking
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Undertaking related to anti-fraud and anti-corruption compliance
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Financial Proposal Checklist
Applicants should upload:
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Document / Form
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Description
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FIN-1
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Financial Proposal Submission Form
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FIN-2
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Summary of Costs
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FIN-3
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Breakdown of Remuneration
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FIN-4
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Reimbursable Expenses
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Tax Details
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Applicable GST and other tax details, as required
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