Government Tender Published for High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) System in THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity, with a proven operational history of at least three years in supplying laboratory equipment. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum average annual turnover of ₹18 Lakh over the last three financial years. Additionally, an OEM Authorization Certificate is required, alongside proof of notarized compliance with the technical specifications listed in the bid documents.

Bidders must submit various certificates including:

• OEM Authorization Certification from the manufacturer.
• Compliance documents that validate adherence to the technical specifications.
• Historical performance records that show past contractual engagements in HPLC systems.
• Any additional certifications that strengthen the bid, aligned with the government's procurement compliance criteria.

All bids must be submitted via the designated electronic platform. The submission must include the mandatory documents, including the EMD. Bidders are reminded to check the accepted document formats as listed in the bid invitation to ensure there are no discrepancies that could hamper evaluation.

Upon contract award, the payment terms will be delineated based on the delivery and installation of the equipment. A certain percentage of payment might be made upfront, followed by milestone payments post successful testing and acceptance of HPLC systems in accordance to the acceptance criteria specified.

This tender encourages participation from Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and startups, offering provisions for exemptions on experience and turnover criteria under justified circumstances. Bidders will need to provide supporting documents that outline their eligibility for these exemptions to benefit from the initiative to promote local content and adherence to 'Make in India' policies.