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Centre For Materials For Electronics Technology (CMET), under the Department Of Electronics And Information Technology, invites bids for Horticulture Service – Manpower Based Model covering maintenance of garden, lawn, field, nursery, park, and related tasks including mowing, fertilizing, trimming, pruning, watering, weeding, and pesticide application at CMET facilities in Thrissur, Kerala. Estimated value is ₹1,678,392. The contract is governed by 50% quantity/duration variation option and subcontract restrictions; bidders must have a Kerala-based registered office. Unique emphasis on staff salary payments by the service provider with statutory compliance and bankable supporting documents. This tender requires compliance with ATC clauses and supplier transparency on governance and liabilities. Unique regional qualification ensures local presence and statutory adherence for Kerala operations.
Service category: Horticulture maintenance (mowing, strimming, laying, sweeping, watering, weeding, fertilizing, pesticides, trimming & pruning, landscaping)
Estimated contract value: ₹1,678,392
Delivery/implementation location: CMET facilities in Thrissur, Kerala
Staff payroll responsibility: Service provider to pay salaries first with statutory PF/ESIC documents
Local presence: Mandatory Kerala registered office (branch proof as per terms)
Variation clause: Up to 50% change in quantity/duration on contract issue or during term
50% variation allowed in quantity/duration; cost scope adjustability
Mandatory Kerala registered office; local presence required
Salaries/payroll and statutory compliance to be handled by contractor
Service provider to disburse salaries with PF/ESIC documentation; payments claimed from CMET after payroll proof
Contractual delivery tied to garden maintenance calendar; no explicit milestone dates provided in data
Not specified in available data; penalties likely governed by ATC and contract terms
Kerala-based registered office required
Non-liquidation or bankruptcy status; undertaking to be uploaded
Experience in horticulture maintenance or similar manpower-based services
Quantity
3
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
90 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
EMD Required
No
MII Compliance
Yes
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Min. Avg. Annual Turnover
10
Experience Required
3 Year (s)
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Tender Category
Service
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
No
Item Category
Horticulture Service – Manpower Based Model - Maintenance of Garden/Lawn/Field/Nursery/Park; General Maintenance of Plant (Mowing, Strimming, Laying, Sweeping, Watering, Weeding), Applying Fertilizers, Applying Pesticides, Trimming & Pruning, Landsca..
Advisory Bank
PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK
ePBG Percentage
3%
ePBG Duration (Months)
14
Pre-Bid Date
07-08-2026 11:00:00
Pre-Bid Venue
Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology, Shornur Road, MG Kavu PO, Thrissur - 680581
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Thrissur
Delivery Pincodes
680581
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indira | 680581,Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C- MET), Shoranur Road, Athani, Mulankunnathukavu P.O. | Thrissur | Kerala | 680581 | 3 | - | Total Area in Sqm. : 25000 Bonus (in % of Basic Pay) : 8.33 EDLI (in % of Basic Pay) : 0.5 EPF ((in % of Basic Pay) : 12 ESI (in % of Basic Pay) : 3.25 Monthly Wage/ Remuneration : 18018 Non Mandatory compliance 1 (Absolute Value / Amount) : 0 Non Mandatory compliance 2 (Absolute Value / Amount) : 0 Non Mandatory compliance 3 (Absolute Value / Amount) : 0 Provident Fund (in % of Basic Pay) : 0.5 Deployment of Machines in months : 24 Total no. of working days in a month : 26 Contract Period in Months : 24 |
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Main Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
GST certificate
Permanent Account Number (PAN) card
Registered firm/incorporation certificate
Kerala-based registered office proof
Industry licenses/registrations for horticulture services
Experience certificates for similar maintenance contracts
Financial statements / turnover evidence
PF/ESIC compliance documents for deployed staff
At least one OEM/authorized vendor authorization (if applicable)
Technical bid document as per ATC
Any other certificates requested in Bid Document / Corrigendum
Key insights about KERALA tender market
To bid, ensure your firm has a Kerala registered office and submits GST, PAN, registration, and experience certificates. Provide PF/ESIC payroll documents for staff and comply with ATC terms. The contract allows up to 50% quantity/duration variation; submit technical and financial bids with all certificates.
Submit GST certificate, PAN, company registration, Kerala office proof, horticulture license (if applicable), experience certificates for similar work, financial statements, PF/ESIC documents for employees, and OEM authorizations if required. Ensure all certificates are uploaded with the bid.
Eligibility includes a Kerala-based registered office, non-disqualified financial status, prior experience in garden/lawn maintenance, valid licenses, and ability toPayroll staff with PF/ESIC compliance. Submit undertaking on non-liability for liquidation or bankruptcy and complete ATC document set.
Scope covers lawn mowing, strimming, laying, sweeping, watering, weeding, fertilization, pesticide application, trimming and pruning, and landscaping. No explicit performance metrics; ensure staff capability and statutory payroll compliance; contract may adjust scope by up to 50%.
The dataset does not provide explicit submission deadlines. Bidders should consult the official tender documents and corrigenda for date, time, and portal submission instructions; ensure all mandatory documents are uploaded prior to the deadline.
Payments are processed after staff payroll with PF/ESIC documentation is provided; service provider to pay salaries first and then claim from CMET with supporting payroll and statutory records; ATC governs any variations in scope.
Bidders must maintain a Kerala-based registered office; provide government-issued license/registration; submit branch proof as per terms; ensure payroll compliance for Kerala staff and avoid assignment/sub-contract without CMET consent.
The buyer may increase/decrease contract quantity or duration up to 50% at contract issue, and after issue, variation remains up to 50%; for lumpsum-based services, scope and value may increase with service provider consent.