Read the full judgment text of CACV 000064/1996 on BabelCite. This Court of Appeal judgment was delivered on 10 April 1996.
2. On 29 December 1995 the Hong Kong Government invited tenders for the construction of the Tuen Mun River Trade Terminal. Although in form it was for tenders by way of premium for the grant of land, there were detailed requirements which the tenders had to address. In the tender document, the Government stated that it did not bind itself to accept the highest or, indeed, any tender. Tenders had to be in on or before 23 February 1996. Two consortia tendered - Odelon Ltd and one other.