Open Tender for Plain Copier Paper (V3) ISI Marked to IS 14490 in CENTRAL DELHI, DELHI

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity, possessing a minimum average annual turnover of 12 lakh for the last three years, and having at least three years of relevant experience in supplying similar products to government or PSU clients. Exemptions are available for MSEs regarding these requirements.

Bidders must submit certificates demonstrating past performance, bidder turnover, and any other documents specified in the additional terms and conditions. Failure to submit required certificates may result in disqualification from the bidding process.

Interested parties can register through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM). During registration, necessary documentation, including certificates and business credentials, must be uploaded to validate eligibility for participation.

Documents must be submitted electronically, ideally in PDF format. All required documents, including those supporting experience and compliance with the bid specifications, must be uploaded on the GeM platform as directed in the tender document.

The specifications include:

• Size: A4
• Grammage: 75 GSM
• Packaging: Each ream consists of 500 sheets.
• The paper must carry the ISI mark and comply with IS: 14490 standards.

The product must meet the ISI Mark standards, specifically IS: 14490, ensuring that the paper is of adequate quality for institutional use. Compliance with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) will be strictly evaluated.

Yes, compliance with safety standards and regulatory certifications concerning the quality of materials is mandatory. Documentation demonstrating compliance with these standards must be provided during the submission process.

No EMD is required for this tender. However, bidders must submit a performance security (ePBG) amounting to 3% of the total bid value.

Bidders must submit a performance security in the form of a Bank Guarantee or Fixed Deposit Receipt, which will amount to 3% of the total tender value and will be valid for 14 months post-award of the contract.

Payment details will be outlined in the awarded contract, typically involving milestone payments upon delivery and acceptance of goods.

Price evaluation will be conducted based on the total bid amount. The most favorable offer complying with all technical and financial requirements will typically be awarded the contract.

All bids must be submitted electronically through the Government e-Marketplace platform before the closing date to ensure compliance with submission guidelines.

While specific dates are not included here, bidders should refer to the tender document to understand submission timelines and ensure timely compliance with all requirements.

The results of the evaluation process will be communicated to the bidders through the official GeM portal following the completion of the evaluation process.

MSEs may benefit from subsidies related to the experience criteria and may also receive preferential treatment in the evaluation process, allowing them to compete more effectively with larger firms.

Startups do not have exemptions regarding experience or turnover under this tender. However, they can still participate and compete based on their merits as outlined in the tender documents.