Procurement Opportunity: Ambulances - R

The eligibility requirements for this tender include being a registered entity and having a minimum average annual turnover of 12 Lakhs. Bidders must also possess at least 3 years of relevant past experience in supplying ambulances. However, MSEs and Startups can avail exemptions regarding these criteria.

Bidders must provide several required certificates, including:

• OEM Authorization Certificate
• Certificates proving compliance with the Bill of Quantities (BoQ) specifications
• Supporting documents to exempt from standard experience or turnover requirements if applicable.

To register for participating in this tender, bidders must create an account on the GeM portal. After registration, they can access the tender documents and submit their bids electronically.

Submissions must be made in electronic formats as specified by the GeM portal. Commonly accepted formats include PDF, DOCX, and JPEG for images.

The technical specifications for the ambulances include compliance with medical equipment standards set forth in the tender. Bidders must demonstrate that their offerings meet the required standards and contain necessary medical features.

Yes, compliance with quality standards established for medical equipment is mandatory. This ensures that the ambulances provided meet the safety and operational efficiencies required by the Medical Education Department.

Bidders must comply with several crucial compliance requirements, including financial capabilities, technical specifications, and adherence to past performance criteria.

The testing criteria will be communicated once the bids are shortlisted and will entail assessing both the operational capacities and compliance with medical standards.

The EMD for this tender is set at 48,000. Bidders are required to submit this deposit as a part of the bidding process to demonstrate their commitment.

Upon winning the contract, bidders will be required to furnish a performance security to ensure compliance with the delivery schedule and quality standards established by the tender.

Payment terms will generally be outlined in the contract, typically upon successful delivery and acceptance of the ambulance, ensuring that all conditions set out in the tender have been met.

Price evaluation will be based on a total value-wise evaluation, meaning that both financial submissions and adherence to technical specifications will be weighed during the selection process.

Bids must be submitted electronically through the GeM portal to ensure compliance with submission standards. This facilitates a streamlined evaluation process.

The evaluation and selection process will be conducted following the closing of bids, with timelines indicated in the main tender documents provided via the GeM portal.

Notification of results will be communicated through the GeM portal, ensuring that all participants have access to evaluation outcomes and can plan accordingly for next steps.

Yes, MSEs can benefit from specific provisions allowing exemptions from experience and turnover criteria, facilitating their participation in the procurement process.

Startups may also avail of exemptions from experience requirements, promoting growth and innovation in the healthcare supply sector, which is essential for compliance with the 'Make in India' policies.

Yes, bidders must adhere to local content and procurement rules as applicable, thereby supporting regional economic growth and contributing to the local supply chain within the healthcare sector.