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Kristall to Hold the Second Polished Tender

03 may 2012

Within the scope of adapting its marketing and sales policies to the realias and challenges of the diamond market and in an effort to provide a wider range of services to its clients, Kristall Production Corporation has announced further implementation of the programme of tender sales. The company intends to offer exclusive goods mostly from 2.00 carats and up at the Second Kristall Polished Tender, scheduled from May 14 till May 29, 2012, from 09:00 to 18:00 every day (excluding weekends). The tender will be held at the company’s Moscow office at 16, Bldg. 2, Shmitovsky Proezd, Rough&Polished were reported at Kristall.
To take part in the tender all parties are asked to notify the company by phone or by e-mail of the date and time most suitable for your visit before May 11, 2012.
The offers are to be made on the official Buyer’s Sheet, signed by the participant or its authorized representative, handed over in a sealed envelope directly in the Moscow office or sent by fax or e-mail till May 30, 2012, 15:00 (Moscow time).
The date of the opening of envelopes with tender applications is set for May 31, 2012.
The winner shall be the one who gives the highest bid. In the event of a tie, the tender organizer will contact the parties involved and will suggest possible methods of resolution. The final decision on the sale of any lot remains with the organizer.
The shipment shall be effected by the organizer including all expenses, taxes, custom duties, transport, insurance etc.

Tatiana Alexandrova, Rough&Polished, Moscow