Tender Notice for Large Field Electronic Autocollimator in DEHRADUN, UTTARAKHAND

The eligibility requirements for this tender necessitate that all participating bidders must be registered entities. Entities must demonstrate capability in manufacturing or distributing Large Field Electronic Autocollimators or similar products. Consideration is given to experience level, with avenues for MSEs and startups to qualify for exemptions from the typical experience benchmarks ensuring inclusivity in bidding. It is critical that bidders also comply with all technical stipulations laid out in the tender documents.

Bidders must include specific certificates as part of the documentation process. These include all compliance certificates that validate adherence to the technical specifications outlined in the BoQ. Additional documents as specified in the ATC should also be submitted. For bidders seeking exemption from experience or turnover requirements, supporting documentation must be furnished to substantiate their eligibility for exemption.

The EMD requirement for this tender is set at ₹310,000. This deposit is essential to validate the bidder's intent to participate and ensure compliance with the tender conditions. The amount is refundable upon the conclusion of the bidding process, provided all conditions have been adhered to and no discrepancies arise related to the bids offered.

The evaluation of the received bids will be grounded in a total value-wise evaluation assessment. Importantly, the evaluation will also incorporate a measure where the highest priced bid will be eliminated under the RA qualification rule. This structured evaluation process serves to ensure transparency and fairness throughout the bidding lifecycle and aims to reward participants offering the best value aligned with the tender’s specifications.

MSEs are afforded special provisions within this tender framework, allowing exemptions concerning typical years of experience requirements. This initiative is part of broader government efforts to not only foster growth within the small enterprise sector but also promote competitive bidding to enhance diversity and innovation within government procurement processes. Startups benefit similarly, thereby easing entry into defense procurement opportunities.