Procurement Opportunity: Ai Sheath

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity and having a minimum of three years of relevant experience in providing similar products to government organizations. Bidders must also submit supporting documents if requesting exemptions from experience or turnover criteria.

Bidders are required to submit the OEM Authorization Certificate, along with documents proving experience criteria, past performance, and bidder turnover.

To register for the bid submission, bidders must follow the procedures outlined in the GeM portal, ensuring they provide all necessary documentation as specified in the tender description.

Bidders must submit documents in standard formats specified in the bid documents. The typical formats include PDF and Word documents as indicated by the issuing authority.

The technical specifications include being disposable, a mini size, with a straw size of 0.25 mm, outer diameter of 4.5 mm, length of 443 mm, made from medical-grade non-toxic PVC material, and transparent color.

Yes, all products supplied under this tender must meet the quality standards set by the GeM specifications for Ai Sheaths. Bidders must demonstrate past delivery of compliant products.

Bidders must comply with all conditions laid out in the bid document, particularly those concerning technical specifications, experience, and financial documentation.

No EMD is required for this tender, which alleviates upfront financial burdens on bidders.

Like the EMD, the tender specifies that a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) is not necessary.

Payment terms, typically defined in the contract upon successful bid award, are expected to follow standard government procurement practices, which will be detailed further in the bid document.

Price evaluations will be based on total value assessments, focusing on the compliance of the technical specifications alongside the financial documentation submitted.

Bids can be submitted electronically through the GeM portal, in compliance with the submission protocols provided in the main document.

While specific dates may vary, the bid opening and bid end dates will be defined in the official tender notifications. Additionally, a two-day window for technical clarifications is allowed during the evaluation phase.

In this tender, no specific benefits are provided for MSEs regarding experience; all participants must meet the standard eligibility criteria without exemptions.

Similar to MSEs, there are no exemptions regarding experience or turnover criteria, meaning startups must comply with all established requirements to qualify for bidding.

While the tender details do not specify explicit provisions for the 'Make in India' initiative, bidders are encouraged to comply with local sourcing and procurement practices as mandated by the relevant government policies.