Bids are Invited For MAIN ENGINE CONTROL SPARES,A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,J,K,L,M,N,P,Q,R,S in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU

Details are provided in the tender document.

For this tender, bidders must have a minimum of 1 year of past experience in supplying similar products to government organizations or PSUs. Required documents include experience criteria documentation and OEM authorization.

Bidders are required to provide several documents, including experience criteria, past performance data, OEM authorization certificates, and compliance to BoQ specifications. All documents must be uploaded in the specified format.

To claim EMD exemption, bidders must submit valid supporting documentation as per GeM regulations, specifically for MSEs. Only manufacturers and service providers qualify for this exemption, while traders do not.

Performance security is required at a rate of 3% of the bid amount, valid for 14 months from the date of contract signing. This serves as a security assurance for the timely and quality fulfillment of the contract.

Key dates include:

• Bid Submission Start Date: December 17, 2024
• Bid Submission Deadline: January 8, 2025, at 5 PM
• Bid Opening Date: January 8, 2025, at 5:30 PM.

Bidders must ensure that their products meet the technical specifications detailed in the tender documents. Compliance with quality standards is essential for evaluation.

The evaluation will consider both total value and technical qualification. A reverse auction may occur among the lowest-priced technically qualified bidders.

All products must be delivered to the specified consignees located in Chennai within the agreed delivery time frame of 180 days post-acceptance of the bid.

No specific preference for MSEs or startups is reserved in this tender. However, micro and small enterprises are eligible to participate if they meet standard requirements.

Bidders must comply with the requirement of at least 50% local content in their offerings. Additionally, they must provide a certificate from the OEM to verify their local content percentage.

The bid offer must remain valid for 180 days from the end date of the tender submission.

Bidders can seek technical clarifications during the evaluation process. A period of 3 days is allowed for such inquiries.

If a bidder does not meet the experience requirement, they must provide valid supporting documentation to claim an exemption, although exemption policies vary based on the product category.

All bid documents should be submitted electronically through the designated bidding platform as per guidelines specified in the tender documents.

To contact the issuing authority, refer to the official tender documents for guidance on communication protocols and submission of inquiries.