Contract Bidding Open For 20 Kg Capacity Cotton Cloth Bags for Seed Packing in AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT

Details are provided in the tender document.

To participate in the GEM/2024/B/5721005 tender, bidders must have a minimum average annual turnover of 19 Lakh for the last three years and at least 3 years of relevant experience in providing similar products to government entities. MSEs and Startups may benefit from exemptions on these criteria if they meet specific quality and technical specifications.

Yes, Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) are eligible for exemptions from the "Bidder Turnover" and "Experience Criteria." They must meet quality specifications as described in the tender document to qualify for these benefits.

Bidders must comply with the GeM Category Specifications for cotton bags, including features such as 20 Kg capacity, printing in 3-4 colors on both sides, and adherence to specified dimensions and weight. Additional specifications like bursting strength and stitching requirements also apply.

The EMD amount for this tender is ₹77,500. Bidders need to submit this amount to the State Bank of India as part of their bid submission process.

Bids will undergo evaluation based on the total value to determine the lowest priced technically qualified bidders. A reverse auction process may be conducted among eligible bidders to finalize the award.

Bidders must submit all required documents electronically through the GeM portal before the bid end date. It is crucial that all certifications and required documentation are included to ensure eligibility.

Yes, startups are exempt from the "Supplier Turnover" and "Experience Criteria" if they meet quality and technical specifications outlined in the tender. Supporting documents must be uploaded to validate their claims.

• Bid Start Date: 18-12-2024
• Bid End Date: 08-01-2025, 12:00 PM
• Bid Opening Date: 08-01-2025, 12:30 PM
• The validity of bid offers is 90 days from the bid end date.

No, the specification states that inspection is not required by an empanelled inspection authority. However, if any technical clarifications are needed during the evaluation process, bidders should be ready to respond within 2 days.

The bags must be delivered in a phased manner, with 50% of the total quantity supplied within the first 30 days and the remainder within the following 30 days to the designated location in Kudasan, Gandhi Nagar.

Bidders should include the following documents:

• Experience criteria certification
• OEM Authorization Certificate
• Annual turnover details
• Any other documents requested in the tender to confirm eligibility.

The Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) required from successful bidders will be 5% of the contract value and will need to be valid for a duration of 12 months post contract placement.

The reverse auction will involve the first 50% of technically qualified bidders arranged by price from lowest to highest. The number of sellers will be rounded up if necessary, ensuring competitiveness and compliance with pricing criteria.

Bids will be evaluated prioritizing local suppliers, with exemptions and preferences given to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises as per the existing policies under the Make in India initiative. Bidders must comply with local content requirements to qualify.

Details are provided in the tender document.