GeM 2026 Works Contract Tender Pole Installation GeM Portal - 30 Days Completion, 5% Performance Security

Tender Overview

The opportunity is a GeM Portal works contract tender for pole installation and related tasks, with online Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) and a defined 30-day work completion window. Bidders should anticipate a two-part security deposit: 5% as Performance Security and 5% as Retention Money, with 95% payment on running bills and the remaining 5% retained. Bid validity is 120 days from bid submission end date. The purchase process requires inspection of site conditions prior to quoting, and all documents must be uploaded online in a single PDF, including PAN, GST, and experience proofs. Safety compliance and qualified personnel (VTC/IME/PME trained) are mandatory at the site. The timeline for commencement is calculated from the 10th day after award or upon handover of required poles and conductors, or site handover, whichever is later, with the option to adjust contract quantity or duration up to 25% per the contract terms.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product scope: poles and conductors installation as per scope of work and site handover
• Completion timeline: 30 days from commencement (as per LOA/awarded date or handover)
• Security deposits: Performance Security 5% of annualized contract value; Retention 5%; collected within 21 days of LOA and held as second security
• Payment terms: 95% on running bills; 5% retention on completion; final settlement per contract terms
• Online documentation: upload PAN, GST certificate, GST TIN, and work experience in a single PDF
• manpower: only VTC trained / IME / PME personnel for field work at site
• Compliance: safety measures to be implemented by bidder; adherence to latest government guidelines
• Inspection: bidder advised to inspect site conditions prior to quoting; no BOQ items available in the provided data

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: to be furnished online as indicated in NIT
• Works completion: within 30 days from the date of commencement
• Bid validity: 120 days from end of bid submission
• Security deposits: Performance 5% + Retention 5% (two-part security deposit)
• Payment: 95% on running bills; 5% retention; final settlement per contract terms
• Documents: PAN, GST registration, GST TIN, work experience proofs to be uploaded in a single PDF
• Personnel: only VTC trained / IME / PME manpower on site
• Additional: bid quantity/duration adjustments up to 25% allowed at issue and post-LOA; ensure compliance with CIL guidelines
• Inspection and compliance: review NIT terms; ensure all safety measures and regulations are met