Invitation to Bid - BENTONITE - 1600024530 in BELLARY, KARNATAKA

The eligibility requirements for this tender include being a registered entity on the GeM portal, having supplied a minimum of 3200 MT of Bentonite within the last 10 years, and submission of notarized completion certificates along with purchase orders as proof of capability.

Bidders must provide notarized copies of the Work Completion Certificate and Purchase Orders that validate the supply of 3200 MT of Bentonite during a continuous period of 18 months.

To register for the tender, bidders must have an active profile on the GeM portal and update all relevant details, including GST and MSE registration, before submitting their bids.

The documents must be submitted as scanned copies in PDF format through the GeM portal. Ensure that all photographs and signatures are clear and complete before uploading.

Yes, the technical specifications include strict requirements on chemical composition, moisture content, physical size, and process properties as specified in the tender documentation.

The supplied Bentonite should meet specified quality parameters, including a Dry Compression Strength of 500 N, moisture content below 13%, and adherence to the chemical composition standards detailed in the tender.

Bidders must comply with all outlined specifications in the tender document, ensuring that their product meets the qualitative benchmarks set by NMDC Limited.

The required EMD for this tender is INR 254,000, which must be submitted along with the bid through bank guarantee or e-payment.

Payments for successful bids will be processed as detailed in the contract terms set forth by NMDC, with the EMD being returned post-receipt of performance security.

Bids will be evaluated based on total value-wise measurements, including technical compliance. Reverse auctions will occur among qualified bidders after evaluations.

Results will be communicated to participants through the GeM portal, where bidders can monitor the status of their submissions and any subsequent updates regarding their bids.

Yes, MSEs having valid Udyam registrations may benefit from purchase preferences, allowing them to participate in this tender under favorable conditions.

Currently, there are no exemptions related to experienced requirements specifically for startups in this tender. Only MSEs classified as manufacturers will benefit.

Bidders must comply with the local content requirements indicating a minimum of 50% and 20% local content for qualifying as Class 1 and Class 2 local suppliers respectively as outlined in the policy.

Yes, if the supplied product falls below specified standards in terms of chemical and physical properties, there will be price penalties outlined in the tender.