Contract Bidding Open For Survey or Market Research Services/ Program evaluation or assessment survey services/Feedback Surve in HYDERABAD, TELANGANA

The eligibility requirements stipulate that bidders must be registered entities with a minimum average annual turnover of INR 10 Lakh for the last three financial years. They should also have three years of prior experience providing similar services to government organizations or PSUs.

Bidders must submit various documents, including audited financial statements, contracts related to past experiences in similar services, and any other relevant certificates as specified in the tender document.

The registration process involves the submission of necessary documentation electronically through the designated portal. Bidders should ensure all information is accurately entered to facilitate a smooth bidding process.

All required documents should be submitted in PDF or Word formats as outlined in the tender submissions guidelines. Ensuring accessibility and clear organization will facilitate evaluation.

The technical specifications focus on conducting quantitative and qualitative surveys, including detailed processes like questionnaire preparation, sampling strategies, and data collection methods such as in-depth interviews.

Bidders must demonstrate adherence to quality standards in research methodologies, data accuracy, and reporting formats, ensuring compliance with the specified criteria in the RFP document.

Compliance requirements include demonstrating past experience in similar projects, documenting financial capability, and providing evidence for the qualifications of technical personnel involved in the project delivery.

The testing criteria include assessing the cost-effectiveness, technical compliance, and alignment with the project objectives, alongside evaluating the overall capacity of bidders to deliver on the service requirements comprehensively.

The EMD required for this tender is INR 25,000. Bidders seeking exemptions under the MSE category must provide valid documents for such exemption at the time of bid submission.

Winning bidders must provide a performance security of 5% of the total contract value, valid for a duration of 6 months post-acceptance, to ensure the delivery of services as per the contract terms.

The payment terms state that payments will only be processed after satisfactory performance is evidenced through deliverables as defined in the contract. Detailed payment schedules may be outlined in the linked documents.

The evaluation and selection process follows a total value-wise evaluation method, considering the overall cost, compliance with technical specifications, and past performance. This approach is designed to ensure the best value for funds expended.

Bidders will receive a notification regarding the results after the evaluation process concludes. The timeline for announcement is typically included in the tender documentation period.

MSEs are entitled to purchase preference as per the Public Procurement Policy, which may include exemptions from certain experience and turnover criteria provided they meet the qualification requirements satisfactorily.

The tender mandates compliance with Make in India policies by promoting local content and encouraging bidders to support local manufacturing and services, which is a key criterion for eligibility in the bidding process.

Currently, there are no specific exemption provisions for startups listed in relation to Experience or Turnover requirements for this tender, emphasizing the need for established credentials in those areas.