Tender Notice for Laundry Bag in LUCKNOW, UTTAR PRADESH

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity compliant with legal standards, having an average annual turnover of at least ₹5 lakh over the past three financial years, and possessing a minimum of three years of experience in similar supply. MSEs may be exempt from some criteria by submitting relevant documents.

To participate in this bid, bidders must provide documentation that includes proof of turnover figures, experience certificates, OEM authorization where applicable, and other specific documents outlined in the bid document such as certified audited balance sheets and compliance certificates.

Bidders can register by creating an account on the GeM portal. Once registered, they can submit their bids along with the requisite documents as specified in the tender. Detailed instructions for the registration process are available on the portal.

All documents must be submitted in scanned PDF format. Bidders should ensure that files are clear and legible, and upload all relevant certificates as indicated in the tender document.

The technical specifications require that the laundry bags be made of woven taffeta fabric, have printed designs, and meet specific dimensions. These dimensions include a width of 25-30 inches, depth of 30-35 inches, and height of 50-60 inches. Compliance with these specifications is necessary for evaluation.

The laundry bags must comply with departmental instructions and must meet quality and technical specifications as indicated in the tender. Bidders are advised to ensure that the materials used are non-toxic and safe.

The EMD for this bid is set at ₹32,000. Bidders must submit this deposit along with their bid unless they qualify for exemptions under MSE benefits.

The successful bidder is required to provide a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) at a rate of 3% of the contract value, which must remain in effect for 12 months from the date of contract award.

Payment terms usually stipulate that the successful bidder must issue a tax invoice in the name of the consignee. The invoice must comply with GST requirements, and costs should be inclusive of all applicable taxes and charges as per the agreement.

The evaluation is based on the total pricing of the bids, with preference going to the lowest-priced technically qualified bidders. If an MSE or eligible vendor bids within 15% of the lowest price, they may be given a chance to match the lowest bid.

Bids should be submitted electronically through the GeM portal. Bidders must ensure that all requisite documents are uploaded, and corresponding hard copies are sent to the buyer within a specified period.

Key timelines include the bid submission deadline, bid opening date, and validity period of the bid offers which require that offers remain valid for 180 days from the closing date of the bid.

MSEs may receive exemptions from key eligibility requirements such as turnover and experience criteria, provided they meet the quality and technical specifications. This is designed to promote small-scale local industries in government procurement.

This tender's stipulations encourage local manufacturing, though currently, there are no explicit Make in India purchase preferences listed. However, bidders are encouraged to source products locally to enhance compliance with relevant procurement rules.

While this tender emphasizes quality and technical specifications, bidders are encouraged to source materials locally, promoting regional manufacturing and compliance with local procurement rules. Specific local content requirements may apply based on future amendments to the policy governing the tender.