Government Tender Published for Cement-Portland pozzolona cement (PPC) as per IS: 1489-1991 or Portland slag cement (PSC) as per IS in BALAGHAT, MADHYA PRADESH

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity in India, having prior experience in supplying Cement (ISI) to government, PSU, or private organizations, and being a manufacturer or OEM of the product. Traders are excluded from participation.

The cement must comply with IS: 1489-1991 for PPC or IS specifications for PSC, possess an ISI mark, and include batch numbers on each bag. Additionally, the local content must adhere to 50% for Class 1 and 20% for Class 2 suppliers.

Bidders must submit a completed cover letter, proof of previous supply agreements, and a certificate regarding local content for Make in India compliance if applicable. Additional documents may be required as specified in the ATC.

To register for this tender, bidders must ensure their profiles are up-to-date on the GeM portal and submit their bids directly according to the instructions outlined in the bid document.

Bidders may submit documents in formats such as PDF and other standard formats as specified in the bid document. All documents must be clearly legible.

The cement must meet the quality benchmarks as per Indian Standards, specifically IS: 1489-1991 for PPC or IS specifications for PSC.

Bidders must comply with all tender specifications, particularly those concerning technical documentation, proof of experience, and local content, as well as adherence to policies regarding domestic suppliers.

No EMD is required for this tender. Participants can bid without submitting any financial guarantees.

There are no performance security requirements stated for this tender, allowing for easier participation by bidders.

Payments will be processed in accordance with government regulations once the cement has been delivered and verified against the bid specifications.

Bids will be evaluated based on total value, compliance with technical specifications, past experience, and qualifications as a local supplier.

Results of the evaluation will typically be communicated through the GeM portal after the bid opening date, ensuring bidders are informed of the outcomes.

MSEs are encouraged to participate in this tender, and those with valid Udyam Registration may benefit from preferences under public procurement policies.

While specific startup exemptions are not included in this tender, MSE registration allows new businesses to participate and avail themselves of benefits if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Bidders must meet the announced local content requirements to qualify for purchase preference under the Make in India policy—specifically, a minimum of 50% local content for Class 1 and 20% for Class 2 suppliers.