Invitation to Bid - Welding rod,Cutting wheel for angle grinder,Cutting wheel 14,Grinding wheel,Armored welding rod,Cut

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity, an average annual turnover of ₹2 lakh for the last three years, and one year of relevant experience for similar services. MSEs may claim exemptions from the turnover and experience criteria.

Bidders must submit documentation of experience criteria, past performance, bidder turnover, and OEM annual turnover. Documentation supporting exemption claims must also be provided.

To register, interested bidders need to create a profile on the GeM platform, ensuring all credentials are valid and up to date, prior to submitting their bid.

Documents should be submitted in standard digital formats such as PDF or DOCX, ensuring compliance with the submission guidelines outlined in the tender document.

The technical specifications include adherence to quality standards aligned with IS 5206 for welding materials, ensuring compatibility with existing equipment and high-performance evaluations.

Yes, all products must meet defined quality standards as specified in the tender document. Compliance with relevant ISO standards is also required.

Bidders must comply with all provided technical specifications, submission formats, and criteria concerning experience and turnover. Non-compliance may result in disqualification.

Specific details regarding the EMD requirements are typically included in the tender documents and vary depending on the overall bid value and evaluation criteria.

Performance security may be required post-award as a guarantee of delivery and compliance with contract terms. The details of such requirements will be communicated to the selected bidders.

Payment terms generally stipulate milestones or upon completion of delivery. Exact terms should be verified in the bid document for specifics.

The evaluation process will focus on total value-wise assessment of bids, incorporating past performance, eligibility, and compliance with technical specifications subject to review.

Bids must be submitted electronically via the GeM portal, following the specified submission procedures to ensure compliance and timely evaluation.

Bids will undergo a structured evaluation process within a specified timeline, including a two-day window for technical clarifications followed by a comprehensive review.

Results from the evaluation process will be communicated to all participants via the GeM portal, typically within a stipulated timeframe post-evaluation completion.

MSEs can benefit from exemptions concerning experience and turnover criteria, as long as they can meet the necessary technical specifications required in the tender.

Startups do not have the same exemptions as MSEs regarding experience and turnover, thus must meet all eligibility criteria fully.

Bidders must source products and materials that align with the 'Make in India' policies, promoting local manufacturing and procurement to enhance national production capabilities.

Yes, the tender emphasizes local content procurement, encouraging bids that align with government policies promoting indigenous products and services.