Bids are Invited For Lead Acid Battery 12 Volt 80 AH,Lead Acid Battery 12 Volt 9 AH,Lead Acid Battery 12 Volt 70 AH,Lead in KANCHIPURAM, TAMIL NADU

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity with appropriate licenses in the lead acid battery supply domain, possessing at least 1 year of past experience in similar supplies to Central/State Government bodies or PSUs, and an average turnover of 1 Lakh over the last three years.

Bidders must provide certified audited balance sheets for the OEM’s financial turnover for the last three completed financial years. Additional documents for previous supply experiences must also be included.

To register, bidders must create an account on the GeM portal, fill in the necessary details, and submit required documentation to verify eligibility. Ensure compliance with MSE certifications if applicable.

Documents must be submitted electronically in PDF format through the GeM portal as specified in the submission guidelines.

The batteries must meet the standards as prescribed in the specifications section, primarily conforming to IS 15549 for Lead Acid Batteries. Each battery type has unique performance criteria that must be adhered to.

Bidders must produce batteries that conform to Indian Standards, specifically under IS guidelines applicable to lead-acid batteries. Compliance with testing and quality assurance standards must be demonstrated.

Bidders must provide documentation demonstrating their compliance with technical specifications and maintain the quality standards as specified. Supporting evidence of previous contracts and experience must be validated.

Testing criteria include verifying the batteries against operational specifications outlined in the bid document, including performance reports and compliance with IS standards.

The EMD requirement is specified in the bid and serves to ensure that bidders submit competent proposals. Details regarding EMD can be referenced in the tender's financial requirements section.

Performance security will be required from the successful bidders as a guarantee of contract execution and adherence to contract specifications. The exact percentage will be stipulated in the award notification.

Payment terms will typically be governed by the terms specified in the tender document, including any milestones for payment post-delivery and acceptance of goods supplied.

Price evaluation will consider total cost effectiveness while ensuring compliance with technical requirements and past performance records. Bids with non-competitive pricing may not be considered for contract award.

All bids are to be submitted electronically through the GeM portal, ensuring all required documents are uploaded in specified formats by the closing date.

Bidders must adhere to the closing date for submissions as well as preceding timelines for inquiries and clarification requests. Detailed timelines are included in the tender documentation.

The evaluation process is based on a systematic review of submitted documents against eligibility criteria, followed by compliance checks with technical specifications. Bids will be ranked based on total value evaluation.

Notification of results will be communicated via the GeM portal to all participating bidders and will include information on selected bidders and the reasons for selections.

MSEs are eligible for certain purchase preferences if they are validated through Udyam Registration and meet the necessary criteria. This will allow them to compete fairly in the bidding process.

Currently, there are no exemptions for startups concerning the mentioned turnover and experience requirements in this tender, amending the level of support typically provided.

This tender encourages local manufacturing standards and compliance with Make in India initiatives as outlined in the procurement policies, promoting local industry participation in defense procurement.

Local content requirements must be adhered to where specified, encouraging domestic manufacturers to participate in the defense sector while meeting the quality and operational requirements dictated by the Ministry of Defence.