<h1>Bidder challenges power utility FRP-fencing tender as unduly restrictive, seeks relaxed prequalification to restore competitive procurement</h1> A state electricity utility's tender for FRP fencing is challenged by industry as unduly restrictive, with pre-qualification criteria allegedly permitting only a handful of vendors to bid, raising competition, value-for-money and monopolisation concerns under public procurement principles. A Gujarat-based bidder formally requested amendments-expanding JV partner limits, lowering experience thresholds and easing work-order percentage requirements-to broaden eligibility. Legal risks include procurement challenges, potential injunctions, bid protests or directions to re-tender, and scrutiny for non-compliance with competitive procurement norms; the utility's response will determine whether the procurement proceeds or faces litigation and administrative remedies.