Open Tender for Drain or pipe cleaning equipment

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity with a minimum of 3 years of experience in providing similar services, and meeting the financial turnover criteria of INR 3 Lakhs for the bidder and INR 5 Lakhs for the OEM over the last three years.

Bidders must provide documentation including PAN Card, GSTIN, and an OEM Authorization Certificate. Additional certifications may also include audited financial statements or certificates from a Chartered Accountant substantiating turnover figures.

To register, bidders must create a vendor profile by submitting necessary documents including PAN, GSTIN, and additional identifiers set forth in the tender's specific documentation.

Bidders should submit documents in PDF or JPEG formats as specified in the tender guidelines. Confirm all document formats per the requirements in the ATC.

Yes, the technical specifications outlined in the bid include parameters for warranty, operating temperature, hose dimensions, and applicable certifications for the equipment. Bidders must ensure compliance with these specifications.

The equipment must meet established quality standards as stipulated in the bid document, including compliance with Indian Standards or equivalent international standards.

Bidders are required to comply with the General Terms and Conditions as well as any specific compliance criteria set forth in the tender documentation, including documentation for local sourcing standards.

The EMD amount required is INR 15,000. Exemptions apply for registered MSEs under certain conditions; supporting documents must be provided.

Performance security is not explicitly required in this tender; however, suppliers must ensure adherence to quality and delivery timelines as stated in the bid.

Payments will be processed after successful delivery of the equipment and satisfactory inspection as verified by the buyer.

Evaluations will be based on total value and the lowest price among technically qualified bidders will be given preference. This may also involve a reverse auction among a defined set of bidders.

While no specific dates are included, the bid requires that submissions and any necessary clarifications be conducted promptly, adhering to the timelines indicated in the official documentation.

The evaluation of bids will focus on technical qualifications first, followed by financial evaluations based on the bidding criteria outlined in the tender.

Bidders will receive notification of results after the evaluation process has concluded, following the guidelines set forth for communication within the tender.

MSEs can participate and are encouraged to bid. They are not exempt from experience and turnover criteria but may be granted certain advantages under government procurement policies.

No exemptions for startups regarding experience or turnover have been specified in this tender. Startups can participate as long as they meet the established eligibility criteria.

The tender favors procurement from local suppliers, ensuring that at least 50% of local content is present in qualifying bids, aligning with the 'Make in India' policy framework.

These FAQs are intended to clarify the tender requirements and facilitate a smooth bidding process for all interested bidders.