Invitation to Bid - Utility Vehicle

The eligibility requirements include having a valid registration as an entity, at least 3 years of past experience supplying similar utility vehicles, and an average annual turnover of 81 Lakh over the last three financial years. Additional documentation proving compliance with these criteria is required upon submission.

Bidders must provide various certificates, including:

• Experience and performance certificates
• Financial documents showing turnover
• Compliance with the specifications mentioned in the Additional Terms & Conditions (ATC).

To register for the tender, bidders must access the appropriate platform through GeM and complete the registration process by submitting the required documents and paying any applicable fees.

The tender specifies that documents must be uploaded in standard formats accepted by the GeM platform, which typically includes PDF and image formats. Bidders should refer to the GeM portal for further details on acceptable formats.

The technical specifications stipulate that the vehicles must fall under the N1 category, operate on diesel, and have an engine displacement of not exceeding 1200 cc. Additionally, these vehicles should comfortably seat two occupants including the driver.

Bidders must ensure that the utility vehicles comply with the GeM Category Specifications and the standards set forth by the relevant government regulations for utility vehicles.

Bidders must comply with various requirements including, but not limited to, documentation proving corporate registration, compliance with local content regulations, and meeting the specified financial criteria.

Yes, bidders are required to submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 537014 INR to qualify for the tender.

The successful bidder must provide a performance bank guarantee (PBG) of 5% of the total contract value, valid for the contract duration.

Payment terms will be outlined in the final agreement and generally require that sellers provide necessary evidence for completed services or delivery before payment approval.

The evaluation process involves a total value wise evaluation, prioritizing bids based on financial viability and adherence to specifications, with a focus on past performance and the successful delivery of similar services.

Bidders will be notified of the results through the GeM portal or via communication channels designated in the documentation provided during the submission process.

Yes, MSEs can benefit from exemptions regarding experience and turnover requirements and will also receive purchase preference if their quotations lie within specified price bands.

Startups seeking exemption from turnover and experience criteria must provide valid supporting documentation to verify eligibility as outlined in the tender terms.

The tender promotes products that meet local sourcing criteria, encouraging firms to prove their local content percentages to qualify for government procurement preferences.