Procurement Opportunity: Standard high energy Charpy specimens for calibration as per ISO-148,Standard low energy Charpy spe in MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA

Details are provided in the tender document.

A1: Participating bidders must be registered as a Micro, Small, or Medium Enterprise (MSME) or a startup. They may apply for exemptions from experience and turnover criteria if they meet the quality requirements. All necessary supporting documents must be provided to prove eligibility.

A2: Bidders must submit technical and financial proposals separately, along with a self-declaration certificate for local content as per the 'Make in India' policy. Additional documents requested in the Additional Terms and Conditions (ATC) must also be uploaded.

A3: The performance security can be submitted either as a Bank Guarantee or an Account Payee Demand Draft equivalent to 5% of the total bid amount. The updated copy must be provided within 15 days post-award of the contract.

A4: Yes, bids will be opened on 13-01-2025 at 17:30:00, following the closure of submissions at 17:00:00 on the same day.

A5: The tender specifies standard high energy and low energy Charpy specimens as per ISO-148 and ASTM E-23 standards. Detailed specifications can be found in the relevant documents provided here.

A6: No, MSMEs are exempt from the requirement of providing an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) but must still fulfill all other tender requirements.

A7: Bids will be evaluated based on their total value, and preference will be given to those that meet the technical specifications. Technically qualified bidders will be considered for reverse auction processes.

A8: Yes, there is a time allowance of four days for technical clarifications during the evaluation period.

A9: All materials must be delivered to the Material Receipt Cell, North Gate, BARC, TROMBAY, MUMBAI with clear instructions on delivery along with documentation as specified.

A10: Bids that do not include the required self-declaration regarding local content or other documentation will be deemed incomplete and may not be considered for evaluation.

A11: Yes, preference will be given to suppliers who qualify as Class 1 or Class 2 local suppliers as defined under the 'Make in India' policy, provided they meet the local content requirements.

A12: In such cases, the highest quoted bidder may still participate in the reverse auction process.

A13: The warranty period is set for one year from the date of final acceptance at the consignee location.

A14: Detailed technical specifications are contained in the buyer specification documents available for download as part of this tender.

A15: Bidders are advised to refer to the 'Make in India' directives within the tender document, especially the self-declaration certificate, which outlines the need for indicating local content percentage.

Details are provided in the tender document.