Bids are Invited For Selection of Laboratories for Testing of Products/Material - Pressure vessels; Hydrostatic Testing in MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity, demonstrating three years of past experience in similar services, and meeting the minimum average annual turnover of 1 Lakh. MSEs and Startups can avail exemptions from these criteria upon meeting technical specifications.

Yes, MSEs are exempt from the experience and turnover requirements as long as they adhere to the quality and technical specifications set out in the tender documents.

Bidders must include certificates confirming their experience and average annual turnover, along with any quality assurance certifications relevant to hydrostatic testing.

The registration process entails submitting all requested documents through the GeM portal, ensuring compliance with the eligibility criteria and technical specifications as detailed in the tender.

Documents must be uploaded in digital formats such as PDF or Word for technical and financial proposals, ensuring clarity and ease of review.

The technical specifications focus on conducting hydrostatic tests for nitrogen cylinders, requiring adherence to relevant safety and material testing standards.

Bidders must ensure compliance with all specified quality standards and safety regulations pertaining to the testing of pressure vessels and related products.

Bids will be evaluated based on their financial breakdown, past performance records, ability to meet technical specifications, and adherence to the eligibility criteria outlined.

The tender requires an EMD of N/A, meaning no deposit is required for participation in this bid.

A performance security of 5% of the contract value is required, retained for a period of 12 months for defects liability assurance.

Payment terms specify that 95% of the contract value will be released upon completion of services, with the remaining 5% retained for the defects liability period.

Validation of submission methods will be conducted through the GeM portal, where all submissions must be completed digitally with the relevant documentation uploaded appropriately.

Notification of results and evaluations will occur shortly after the bid submission has closed, following the completion of the reviews conducted by the evaluation committee.

MSEs receive purchase preferences and exemptions regarding experience and turnover, enabling them better access to competitive procurement opportunities.

Yes, the tender emphasizes compliance with the Make in India initiative, promoting the procurement of products manufactured domestically while adhering to local content laws.

This tender encourages adherence to local content rules, stipulating that a certain percentage of the products/services must be sourced or manufactured within India, as per government procurement policies.

This comprehensive overview and FAQ section are tailored to assist bidders in understanding the requirements and processes involved in participating in the tender GEM/2024/B/5736655 effectively.