Bids are Invited For Custom Bid for Services - Blood sample collection and Home drug delivery in KOLHAPUR, MAHARASHTRA

Details are provided in the tender document.

A1: To be eligible for this tender for blood sample collection and home drug delivery, bidders must have a minimum average annual turnover of INR 55 lakh over the last three years and a minimum of three years' experience in similar services. MSEs and Startups can avail exemptions from these criteria if they meet technical specifications.

A2: Bidders should provide documents such as the Experience Criteria, Bidder Turnover Certificates, certifications as requested in the Additional Terms and Conditions (ATC), and any supporting documents for exemption if applicable.

A3: Yes, an Earnest Money Deposit of INR 37,440 is required to be submitted along with your tender documents.

A4: The performance security requirement is 5% of the total contract value, which is to be maintained for a duration of 18 months.

A5: Bids will be evaluated based on total value-wise evaluation and possibly through a reverse auction among qualified bidders.

A6: The bid submission deadline for the tender is 17-01-2025 at 12:00 PM.

A7: Bidders must comply with specified technical standards, ensuring that all services align with regulatory and statutory requirements, including quality assurance practices.

A8: Yes, Micro and Small Enterprises can seek exemptions from turnover requirements subject to complying with quality and technical specifications.

A9: The contract duration is set for 1 year, with options for renewal based on performance evaluations.

A10: Interested bidders can reach out to the Medical Superintendent at ESIC Hospital Kolhapur via the email: [email protected] for any inquiries.

A11: The purpose is to improve access to healthcare by ensuring timely blood sample collections and home delivery of medications, thereby enhancing the efficiency of health services provided to beneficiaries.

A12: Yes, Startups may be exempt from turnover and experience criteria based on compliance with technical specifications outlined in the tender documents.

A13: Bidders that do not meet the necessary qualification and technical requirements will be disqualified from the bidding process.

A14: Yes, a reverse auction will be conducted among technically qualified bidders, excluding the highest quoting bidder, ensuring competitive pricing.

A15: Services will be delivered in Kolhapur district, with specific addresses provided to the selected vendor post-contract award.