Tender Notice for Iodized Salt in RANCHI, JHARKHAND

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity in India and having a minimum average annual turnover of 1082 Lakh (s) in the last three financial years. The OEM must also meet this turnover requirement, and bidders seeking exemptions must provide appropriate documentation demonstrating eligibility for such exemptions.

Bidders must submit various certificates, including experience criteria, bidder turnover details, OEM annual turnover certification, and any specific documents requested in the ATC. Test reports from accredited laboratories confirming product specifications are also mandatory.

Bidders must complete their registration on the GeM portal to participate in the tender. This process requires them to provide business details and documentation to create a verified account.

The accepted document formats for submission typically include PDF, Word documents, and image files for scanned copies of required certifications and reports.

The technical specifications for iodized salt mandate that it must be refined iodized salt with a maximum moisture content of 0.5%, chloride content not less than 98.5%, and iodine content must be above 30 ppm.

The iodized salt must comply with the relevant quality standards set forth by food safety regulations, as per PFA rules, and must include test reports from accredited laboratories.

Compliance requirements include adherence to food safety standards relevant to iodized salt, submission of necessary certificates, valid registrations, and other supporting documents as specified in the tender.

The EMD for this tender is set at 4326000 INR. Bidders seeking exemptions must provide relevant documentation. The EMD will be refunded to unsuccessful bidders following the completion of the bid evaluation.

Payment terms will specify details on instalment periods, expected deliveries, and compliance conditions that must be fulfilled before financial transactions can proceed.

Results regarding the tender evaluation and bidder selection will be communicated through the official channels specified in the tender documentation.

Currently, there are no specific benefits or exemptions provided by this tender for MSEs concerning the experience and turnover criteria.

While the tender promotes local sourcing, there are no specific local content provisions mentioned within this bid's terms.

Bidders must comply with additional specification parameters listed in the tender, specifically regarding moisture, chloride levels, and other chemical compositions relevant to iodized salt quality.

The reverse auction will be executed among technically qualified bidders, excluding the highest-priced offer, which ensures that competitive pricing is achieved for procurement.

Bidders with any grievances can file a representation through the GeM portal within four days of the tender publication for reconsideration.