Bids are Invited For Steam Coal

The eligibility requirements include the necessity for bidders to be a registered entity with a minimum of one year experience in supplying similar products. Additionally, all required documents, including certificates requested in the Additional Terms & Conditions (ATC), must be provided for evaluation purposes.

Bidders are required to submit relevant certificates that demonstrate compliance with quality standards and specifications. This includes experience certificates and any additional documents requested in ATC for eligibility purposes.

Bidders must ensure they are registered entities under Indian laws. Prior registration on the designated procurement platform is required to participate in this tender.

All documents must be submitted in the formats specified in the tender document. Typically, these include PDF formats for technical and financial submissions, along with any other formats as specified in the main tender documentation.

The technical specifications for Steam Coal include compliance with quality standards set forth in the associated documents. Bidders must adhere strictly to these specifications to qualify for the evaluation process.

Yes, there are specific quality standards, which require the submitted coal to meet environmental compliance and performance criteria as defined in the applicable documents.

The submitted coal must pass all testing criteria mandated by the Department of Military Affairs, which includes predelivery inspections and post-delivery testing by the Board of Officers.

All bidders must submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) as specified in the tender document. The details regarding the amount and payment process are included in the main bidding document.

Bidders awarded the contract will be required to provide a performance security as outlined in the tender documents to ensure contractual performance.

Payment terms will be defined post-award of the contract and are usually tied to milestone delivery and inspection results. Detailed information can be obtained from the main tender documentation.

Bids will be evaluated based on the total value wise evaluation, which encompasses both technical compliance and pricing. Non-compliance with submission protocols may lead to disqualification.

Timelines for submission and evaluations are provided in the tender document. Bidders must keep track of all relevant deadlines as detailed in the main bid document.

Notifications regarding the evaluation results and contract awards will be communicated through the procurement platform used for submission. Bidders are encouraged to monitor their submissions closely.

MSEs are provided special benefits such as price preference, exemptions from certain organizational criteria, and support in adherence to government procurement policies.

This tender promotes local production by encouraging participation from Indian suppliers, thereby aligning with the Make in India initiative. Bidders are advised to emphasize local content in their proposals.

Startups may benefit from exemptions concerning experience criteria and might also receive preferential treatment during the evaluation process, as stipulated in the tender documents.