Commissionerate Of Technical Education Gujarat Francis Turbine Test Rig Tender 2025

Tender Overview

The Commissionerate Of Technical Education under the Gujarat Education Department invites bids for a Francis Turbine Test Rig under the state procurement framework in Gujarat. The tender emphasizes quantity flexibility, allowing up to a 25% increase or decrease in bid quantity at contract award and during the currency of the contract, with rates fixed at the contracted price. A EMD of ₹4,500 is required (DD payable to Principal, Government Engineering College, Gandhinagar, SBI Gandhinagar). The scope centers on specialized turbine test equipment for technical education purposes, with a focus on rapid service responsiveness and strong post-sales support. A distinctATC clause mandates a dedicated service line (toll-free) for ongoing support. Unique to this tender is the option-based delivery timeline management and the explicit penalty framework for warranty service delays, capped at 10% of the contract value and recoverable via performance security.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Francis Turbine Test Rig (Q3) for educational/training use
• EMD: ₹4,500 via Demand Draft in the name of Principal, Government Engineering College, Gandhinagar at SBI, Gandhinagar
• Delivery/Option Clause: Purchase may vary by up to ±25% quantity; delivery period calculated as (additional quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days
• Warranty: Rectification within 5 days of defect notification; if not met, penalty of 0.5% of unit price per week, up to a maximum of 10% of total contract value
• Service: Bidder/OEM must provide a dedicated toll-free service number
• Exemption eligibility: Micro/SMEs with Udyam registration and CSPO/NSIC affiliation may be exempt from EMD per Gujarat policy 2024
• BOQ: No items listed; procurement scope limited to the Francis Turbine Test Rig

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹4,500 payable via Demand Draft to the specified authority
• Delivery terms: As per option clause; extended delivery time may be exercised within constraints
• Warranty/penalties: 5-day service window; 0.5% weekly penalty; 10% cap; potential cost recovery from PBG
• Service: Dedicated toll-free support required from bidder/OEM
• Documentation: Compliance with special ATC terms; adherence to supplier responsibilities for on-time rectification
• Exemptions: Eligible micro/SMEs or startups meeting policy 2024 criteria may obtain EMD exemption
• Payment terms: Not explicitly stated; ensure readiness to align with contract payment conditions