Tender Overview
The Gujarat Health & Family Welfare Department seeks an annual maintenance contract (AMC/CMC) for pre-owned products, targeting service providers with local presence in Gujarat. The scope focuses on ongoing maintenance and support for existing equipment, with an emphasis on responsive service, availability of spare parts, and timely interventions within the state. The procurement prioritizes vendors with a dedicated service channel, a clear escalation matrix, and compliant documentation. A 25% variation in quantity or contract duration is allowed during contract issuance, ensuring flexibility for differing operational needs. The bid emphasizes supplier accountability, subcontracting controls, and consistent wage practices for deployed personnel.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product/service: Customized AMC/CMC for pre-owned equipment (no BOQ items listed)
- Local service presence: Office in Gujarat state required; documentary proof to be submitted
- Service support: Dedicated toll-free number; explicit escalation matrix for escalation handling
- Employment compliance: Service provider salaries paid upfront to staff with PF/ESIC documentation
- Supplier credentials: Upload mandatory certificates; priority given to bidders with prior similar work experience
- State procurement preference: MSE reservation for eligible State of Bid Inviting Authority with valid Udyam Registration
- Subcontracting: No assignment or subcontracting without prior written consent; joint liability remains with primary contractor
- Timeframe flexibility: Quantity or duration can be adjusted up to 25% at contract issue and post-issuance
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD and monetary terms: Not specified in available data; ensure readiness for standard GeM terms and potential security deposit
- Payment terms: Salaries/wages responsibility lies with the service provider; payment to be claimed with statutory documentation
- Compliance: Bidder must upload all demanded documents; non-submission risks rejection
- Partnering rules: No unauthorized assignment or subcontracting; liability shared with assignee
- Purchase preference: MSE reservation for eligible state-based manufacturers/OEMs with online validation
- Support commitments: Service & support framework, including response times and office presence in the consignee state
