Rcm on tender fees paid to government

This query is : Resolved

Querist : Anonymous

Querist : Anonymous (Querist)

24 June 2016 Our company is into trading of goods and also providing services of repairs and maintenance. We also sell goods to Government Department. Whenever we want to supply any goods to Government Department we are required to fill the tender and pay tender fees. On the basis of quotation received in tender the contract for supply of goods is awarded to the concerned party whose bid is the lowest.

Now, when we pay the tender fees, do we need to pay service tax under RCM as we are paying fees to government. Pls guide in both the situation whether service tax is payable under RCM in case the contract is received by us and also when the same is not received and fees is refunded.

Thanking you in advance.