26.1 The following minimum timelines shall apply in relation to the bidding process. The overall timelines may be extended on a case by case basis and the timelines for detailed actions within the RFQ Stage, RFP Stage or the IFB stage shall be as set out in the respective bid documents or as stipulated in any guidance or standard templates issued by the PPP Authority or specifically approved by the PPP Authority.
IFB: The Bids submitted in response to the IFB shall be received within a minimum of 56 (fifty-six) Days from issue of the IFB document.
RFQ: The Applications submitted in response to the RFQ shall be received within a minimum of 28 (twenty-eight) Days from the issue of the RFQ document.
RFP: The Proposals submitted in response to the RFP shall be received within a minimum of 56 (fifty-six) Days from the issue of the RFP document.
26.2 The Contracting Authority may, at its discretion, upon informing the PPP Authority extend the Due Date, for any reason whatsoever.