Procurement Opportunity: Printing Maplitho Paper (V3) Conforming to IS 1848 (Part 1),Printing Maplitho Paper (V3) Conforming

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity, having a minimum average annual turnover of INR 3 Lakh for the past three years, and possessing at least three years of past experience in providing similar products to government bodies or PSUs.

Bidders must provide proof of experience criteria, past performance documentation, and evidence of bidder turnover. Additional documents requested in the ATC must also be provided.

Bidders must be registered on the GeM (Government e-Marketplace) platform to participate. Registration involves submitting necessary documentation and receiving approval before placing bids.

Accepted document formats include PDF and image files. Bidders should ensure that all uploaded documents are legible and comply with the format requirements outlined in the tender.

The technical specifications include varying GSM options (60 gsm to 150 gsm) and sizes from A0 to A12. Compliance with IS 1848 (Part 1) is mandatory.

Yes, the quality standards for the paper must conform to IS 1848 (Part 1), ensuring consistency in terms of GSM, size, and other quality parameters listed in the bid documents.

Bidders must comply with all the terms and conditions established in the GeM portal, including specifications related to documentation, product standards, and evaluation criteria.

The evaluation and selection process will be undertaken using an item-wise consignee wise evaluation method, determining the lowest responsive bid (L1) separately for each schedule.

The EMD amounts are INR 8,594 for Schedule 1 and INR 7,182 for Schedule 2. Submission of EMD is mandatory for bid participation.

The tender does not mandate performance security; however, successful bidders may need to provide a performance guarantee depending on the contracting terms.

Payment details will be specified in the tender contract; typically, payments are made once the products are successfully delivered and inspected to comply with the contract specifications.

Factors for price evaluation will include competitiveness and compliance with the specifications laid out in the tender documents. The L1 bid will be awarded the contract.

Bids must be submitted electronically via the GeM portal, including all required documentation uploaded as specified.

Notification of results will be made through the GeM portal and successful bidders will be contacted via the specified communication methods.

In this tender, there are no exemptions or benefits for MSEs concerning experience and turnover criteria, as applicable exemptions are not allowed.

Currently, there are no startup exemptions for meeting experience and turnover metrics; all bidders must comply equally with the stated criteria.

Bidders must ensure compliance with local sourcing and manufacturing policies as outlined in the GeM guidelines, promoting the 'Make in India' initiative through local content regulations.