Invitation to Bid - Storage System (V2) in JAMMU, JAMMU & KASHMIR

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity with a minimum average annual turnover of 10 Lakhs over the last three fiscal years, possessing at least 3 years of experience in supplying similar systems to governmental or PSU entities, and ensuring that the OEM meets the 30 Lakhs turnover criteria. Bidders can claim exemptions under the MSME initiative.

To participate in the bid, bidders must submit a range of certificates including experience criteria documents, OEM authorization certificates, past performance records, and financial statements for the last three years. Detailed specifications on needed certificates can be found in the tender document.

Interested bidders can register on the GeM portal. The registration process involves creating an account, submitting necessary documentation, and ensuring compliance with the required registration protocols for successful participation in the tender.

Bidders are required to submit documents in PDF format. Additionally, scanned copies of the EMD proof, technical brochures, and other mandatory documents must accompany the bid to ensure eligibility for evaluation.

Bidders must ensure compliance with specific technical specifications, including the type and capacity of controllers used in the storage system, disk types suitable for storage, and warranty conditions as defined in the ATC document. All specifications must meet GeM standards.

Bidders are expected to comply with quality standards stipulated in the bid document. This includes manufacturer certifications such as BIS license and adherence to necessary technical specifications as well as OEM warranty guarantees.

The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) for this tender is set at 40,000. Bidders seeking EMD exemption must provide valid documentation proving their eligibility under the MSME policy.

Successful bidders will be required to submit a performance security equivalent to 3% of the total contract value. This can be submitted via various instruments including Demand Draft or Fixed Deposit Receipts.

Yes, startups are encouraged to apply as they are exempt from certain experience and turnover requirements provided they meet the quality and technical specifications set forth in the tender.

While exact dates are not disclosed, bidders are advised to submit their bids before the bid opening deadline as mentioned in the tender document. Each bid must also remain valid for 30 days from the bid end date.

The evaluation will consider both technical compliance and financial bids through a total value-wise method. Bidder qualifications will be assessed including the required past performance standards.

All bidders will receive notifications regarding the results of the evaluation process via the GeM portal. Notifications will provide final decisions and further instructions as necessary.

MSEs are granted exemptions from specific turnover and experience requirements, enabling greater access to competitive bidding processes. They also benefit from purchase preferences in comparison to larger bidders within the same tender.

Bidders must meet the stipulated local content requirements and provide declaration regarding local content in their submissions, thereby ensuring compliance with the 'Make in India' policies.

To qualify, bidders may need to adhere to minimum local content stipulations. Class 1 and Class 2 local suppliers are defined within the Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) Order, impacting eligibility in this tender selection.