Procurement Opportunity: Procurement of Smart Grid Test Bed

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity in India with a minimum of three years of relevant experience in similar contracts, and an average annual turnover of at least ₹20 Lakh. Bidders must also submit all required certifications and documentation as specified in the tender.

Bidders are required to provide various certificates including OEM authorization, proof of average annual turnover, compliance statements for BoQ specifications, and other supporting documentation as outlined in the tender documents.

The registration process involves creating an account on the GeM platform, complying with the eligibility criteria, and submitting the required documents. Detailed instructions are available in the tender documentation.

Bidders are required to submit their documents in electronic formats compatible with the GeM platform. Typically, this includes PDFs for proposals and JPG/PNG for images or additional documentation.

The technical specifications are clearly outlined in the tender documentation. Bidders must ensure compliance with all listed requirements to qualify their bids.

All products and systems supplied under this tender should meet national and international quality standards. Detailed specifications can be found in the linked technical documentation.

Yes, all bidders must comply with documentation requests, including past performance substantiation and adherence to specified technical features and functionalities.

Testing criteria are specified in the tender documents and include performance verification against specified benchmarks as part of the acceptance testing process.

The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) amount required for this tender is ₹80,000. This deposit must be submitted along with the bidding documents before the deadline.

Upon successful bid acceptance, bidders will be required to submit performance security, typically a percentage of the contract value, to ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations.

Payment terms will be detailed in the contract agreement post-bid acceptance. Generally, terms will include progress payments linked to project milestones.

Bids will be evaluated based on the total value, quality of submissions, and alignment with the specified technical requirements. It’s crucial to ensure that both financial and technical proposals are compelling.

Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the GeM bidding platform in accordance with the two-packet bid system outlined in the tender documentation.

Bidders should refer to the tender documentation for specific timelines related to submission, evaluation, and contract award, as these will provide the required scheduling details.

The evaluation process will include a thorough review of technical proposals, compliance with specifications, and financial assessments. The selection will be based on the best combined offerings.

Results of the evaluation process will be notified to all bidders shortly after the completion of the assessment. Details will include information on the selection of winning bids and next steps.

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises are encouraged to participate and may be eligible for certain exemptions and benefits detailed in the procurement policies that apply to this tender.

Yes, specific provisions are available for startups, including flexibility in eligibility criteria and support as per government initiatives to promote innovation and entrepreneurship.

This tender supports 'Make in India' policies by promoting local manufacturing and encouraging participation from domestic suppliers to enhance local capability in smart grid technology and solutions.

Bidders must adhere to local content requirements as specified within the tender documents, promoting the use of domestically manufactured products wherever possible.