Tender Notice for Surgical Face Mask (V4) in NEW DELHI, DELHI

The eligibility requirements include that bidders must be registered entities and must demonstrate previous experience in supplying similar products to governmental organizations for at least 2 years. Bidders must also present an average annual turnover of ₹7 Lakhs over the last three financial years, although MSEs may be exempted from these criteria.

Bidders are required to submit several documents, which include Experience Certificates for similar services, proof of Bidder Turnover, and an OEM Authorization Certificate if applicable. Additionally, MSEs need to provide EMD exemption documentation.

To register for this tender, the bidder must first be a registered entity on the GeM Portal. Following this, the specific bid document detailing all submission guidelines must be followed closely.

Submissions must include scanned copies of all required documents, most commonly in PDF format. Specific formats will be designated in the related tender documentation.

The technical specifications require that the surgical masks are three-ply, classified into Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3, equipped with elastic ear loops, and have adjustable nose clips for optimal fit.

The masks must comply with the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and the relevant rules including the Medical Device Rules 2017 as amended. Additionally, they should have certifications that assure their quality and compliance with health safety standards.

An EMD of ₹7500 is required from all bidders unless they qualify for exemption under MSE status, in which case proper documentation for the exemption must be submitted.

The performance security is set at an ePBG Percentage of 3% of the total bid value to be maintained for a duration of 9 months from the contract's commencement.

Payment terms will typically be defined in the contract phase after successful bid selections, focusing on compliance and timely deliveries.

Bids will be evaluated based on total value wise evaluation alongside bidders' compliance with technical specifications. Reverse auctions will be held to encourage competitive pricing among qualified bidders.

Notifications of results will typically be communicated through the registered emails following the evaluation of the bids submitted. Detailed results often include both successful and unsuccessful bidders.

Yes, MSEs are provided with exemptions from turnover and experience criteria, which allows greater participation opportunities in government tenders. Certification through Udyam is necessary for validation.

Startups also receive exemptions similar to MSEs under certain conditions, specifically regarding experience and turnover requirements, focusing on technical compliance instead.

Yes, this tender explicitly supports Make in India initiatives, providing preferential terms for locally manufactured products and encouraging local value addition in the procurement of surgical face masks.