1. Welcome to the transparent world of e-auction. (A Government of India Mini Ratna Company)

2. Buyer Registration for Global e-Tender cum e-auction Log on to www.mstcecommerce.com Log on to www.mstcecommerce.com Documents to be submitted for Registration For Indian Buyers: Click here for Registration Procedure & Documents Click here for Registration Procedure & Documents Click here for Registration Procedure & Documents Click here for Registration Procedure & Documents For Foreign Buyers: Click here for Registration Procedure & Documents Click here for Registration Procedure & Documents Click here for Registration Procedure & Documents Click here for Registration Procedure & Documents

3. www.mstcindia.co.in Forthcoming e-Auctions Hyderabad Office E-auction Nos: 18450, 18451 & 18452

4. Computer Settings required for participating in e-tender-cum-e-Auction STEPS FOR ENABLE ACTIVE X CONTROL for Internet Explorer (IE) E 6.0 to IE 9.0 version Open Internet Explorer – go to “Tools” → click → Internet options → click → click Security → click on Custom Level In the Security settings enable all the points which deal with ‘Active X’ → click on O.K. A message will appear stating that “you are changing security settings in this area” → Accept the same → click on ‘O.K.’ Log out & close the browser for the changes to take effect → create a fresh log in & bid.

5. STEP FOR SETTING OF IE 10.0 version or above Step 1 : please open Internet Explorer – go to “Tools” → click → Internet options → click → click Security → click on Custom Level In the Security settings enable all the points which deal with ‘Active X’ → click on O.K. → A message will appear stating that “you are changing security settings in this area” → Accept the same → click on ‘O.K.’ → Log out & close the browser for the changes to take effect → create a fresh log in & bid. Step 2 : Internet Explorer – go to “Tools” → click → Internet options → click → click Security → click on Custom Level → Disable → Use Pop-up Blocker Step 3 : Internet Explorer – go to “Tools” → click → Internet options → click → click Security → Off → Enable Protected Mode (requires restarting Internet Explorer) Step 4 : Internet Explorer – go to “Tools” → click → Compatibility View -> Add www.mstcecommerce.com Step 5: Internet Explorer – go to “Tools” → click → Internet options → click → click Security → click → Trusted sites → Add → http://mstcecommerce.com → click → Add

6. Computer Settings in a Minute Log on to www.mstcecommerce.comwww.mstcecommerce.com Click on IE Settings located at the bottom of the page Click on Download IE Settings Save the Settings and run the Batch file Press any key to continue Close the browser and re-open it for the changes to take effect

7. Participation in e-Auction Open www.mstcecommerce.comwww.mstcecommerce.com Click on ‘e-Auction’ Click on e-Auction for Govt of AP Login with unique User ID & Password (as a Buyer) Click on View Details Click on View Live Auctions Click on concerned Auction Number to participate by choosing the mode of bidding e-Tender /e-Auction

8. Demo Auction & Bidding Procedure Open www.mstcauction.com (For Demo Only)www.mstcauction.com Click on ‘e-Auction’ Click on e-Auction for Govt of AP Login with unique User ID & Password (as a Buyer) Click on View Details Click on View Live Auctions Click on concerned Auction Number to participate by choosing the mode of bidding e-Tender /e-Auction

9. Features of e-Tender cum e-Auction Only registered users are allowed access e-Tender and e-Auction Multi currency Bidding Facility Auto Bid facility to bidders Auto Extension of e-Auction Overall H1 bidder(s) intimated by email

10. Points to be noted With respect to inward remittance of Buyer Registration Fee, Pre-bid EMD, the foreign bidders should ensure the credit of exact amount of USD in MSTC account as stipulated in e-tender cum e-auction catalogue. MSTC will not be responsible for any deduction in course of transmission of amount credited in MSTC account and subsequent consequences. The bid value shall be the basic price of the material exclusive of all applicable levies, Duties etc., in per MT in INR or USD. The exchange rate will be displayed in the auction floor. The bidders shall quote for entire lot quantity in per MT basis only. Exchange Rate shall be indicated as notified by RBI one day before start of the e-Auction. (EXAMPLE: 1$ USD = 65.74 (ROUNDING 2 DECIMALS) Minimum increment in INR 5000/- (for Indian Bidders) or 100 USD for foreign bidders