Open Tender for Laboratory Furniture in Plinth Mounted Design in CACHAR, ASSAM

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity, possessing relevant experience of three years in supplying laboratory furniture to government organizations, and an average annual turnover of 12 lakh INR.

Bidders must provide various certificates including but not limited to the OEM authorization certificate, compliance documents addressing the specifications listed in the tender, and a certificate from a registered Chartered Accountant evidencing the financial turnover.

Bidders must complete their registration through the GeM portal. A detailed guide is available on the GeM website that elucidates the necessary steps and documentation required for registration.

Submissions must be made in digital formats, specifically PDF files will be preferred for all documentation. Scanned copies of required certificates and proof of turnover should also conform to this format.

The technical specifications are delineated in the tender document. Bidders must ensure their proposed products meet these requirements and supply all necessary compliance documentation as proof.

Yes, bidders must adhere to certain quality standards, including possessing ISO 9001 certification to ensure product quality and reliability during the contract lifecycle.

The EMD amount is set at 75,000 INR. Bidders may be exempted from submitting EMD upon presenting valid documentation justifying the exemption as per GeM regulations.

Bidders must provide a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) of 5% of the total bid value for a duration of 24 months post-contract or an equivalent security deposit in the form of a Demand Draft.

Payments will generally be processed after the delivery and satisfactory inspection of all goods as per the agreed terms, accompanied by valid invoicing that meets GST requirements.

Price evaluations will consider the total financial proposal as well as compliance with all technical specifications. Only bidders fulfilling both criteria will be considered for contract award.

Submissions must be made electronically via the GeM portal. Bidders should ensure that all documentation is completed and uploaded before the specified deadline to avoid disqualification.

The results of the evaluations will be communicated through officially designated channels, typically available on the tendering authority's website.

MSEs may benefit from exemptions in experience and turnover criteria, allowing them to compete on a more level playing field when bidding for this tender.

Yes, startups are given leeway regarding minimum experience and turnover requirements as part of encouraging innovation and new business in the procurement process.

The tender prefers local suppliers under the Make in India initiative, giving priority to those meeting minimum local content standards stipulated in the bid documents.

Bidders must specify the percentage of local content in their submissions and provide certificates from the OEM regarding local value addition, as required by Make in India policies.