Bids are Invited For Seaweed Extract Granules

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity and having a minimum average annual turnover of ₹20 Lakh over the last three years. Bidders also need to demonstrate two years of past experience supplying similar products to government organizations or PSUs. MSEs and startups may avail exemptions from these criteria upon presenting necessary documentation.

Bidders must provide various documents such as experience certificates, OEM authorization, turnover proof, and compliance with BoQ specifications. Any bidder seeking exemption from experience or turnover criteria must submit relevant supporting documents for evaluation.

To participate in this tender, you must register as a seller on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal. Once registered, you can access the tender documents and submit your bid online.

The preferred document formats include PDF for official documents, and Excel formats for financial bids. All documents must be uploaded digitally on the GeM platform as per the tender guidelines.

The technical specifications require the product to have a shelf life of two years, be packed in HDPE bags of 1 Kg, and meet ISO certification standards. The manufacturing license for the product is also mandatory.

Yes, bidders must provide certification indicating the product complies with the established ISO quality standards. Additionally, the supply must match the specifications outlined in the GeM Category Specification.

Bidders must comply with all requirements outlined in the tender, including quality specifications, documentation, and adherence to government policies such as 'Make in India'. Non-compliance may lead to the rejection of bids.

An EMD of ₹30,000 is required, and bidders seeking exemption from EMD must submit valid documents pertaining to their MSE registration or equivalent.

While an explicit performance security deposit is not required for this tender, the EMD serves as a security guarantee. The successful bidder must also adhere to the contract terms to avoid penalties.

The payment terms specify that payment will typically be made post-delivery and acceptance of the goods, following compliance check against the tender specifications. All terms will be in accordance with governmental financial regulations.

Price evaluations are carried out after the technical assessment of bids. The lowest bid that meets all technical specifications will be prioritized for selection, subject to the reverse auction process.

Bids must be submitted electronically via the GeM portal, ensuring all required documents are uploaded. Bidders are urged to adhere to submission deadlines as stated in the tender documentation.

Results are typically announced shortly after the reverse auction process concludes. Bidders will be notified through the GeM portal regarding the outcome of their submissions.

Yes, MSEs are exempt from certain criteria such as experience and turnover requirements, provided they meet the quality standards detailed in the tender. This encourages participation from smaller businesses.

Startups are granted exemptions similar to MSEs from bidding experience and turnover criteria, assuming they comply with quality and technical specifications.