Tender Notice for Automatic Nitrogen Analyzer in BHARUCH, GUJARAT

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity, providing a minimum average annual turnover of 6 Lakhs over the last three years, and the submission of various certificates. Bidders must also fulfill the criteria set forth in the bid document for MSE exemptions.

Bidders are required to submit several documents, including the Experience Criteria, Bidder Turnover Certificate, and the OEM Authorization Certificate. Those seeking MSE exemption must provide supporting documents validating their eligibility.

Bidders must register on the GeM portal and must fill out the official bid form while uploading required documents. Ensure that all eligibility criteria outlined in the tender are met and submitted through the portal.

All document submissions must be in digital format as specified in the GeM guidelines. Generally, PDF and ZIP formats are acceptable for uploaded files.

The technical specifications are detailed in the buyer's specification document. Bidders must ensure their offered analyzer meets these exact requirements, which focus on accuracy and reliability in nitrogen measurement.

The analyzer must conform to applicable quality standards as defined in the buyer’s specifications, ensuring precision and reliability in agricultural research applications.

Bidders must comply with any technical and operational standards outlined in the tender and the current Indian procurement policies, primarily focusing on the satisfactory performance of the equipment.

Testing criteria will be based on the specifications outlined in the buyer’s document. The evaluation will ensure compliance to determine the suitability of the submitted analyzer proposal.

The EMD amount for this tender is ₹36,000. Bidders must submit this alongside their bid, unless they are claiming exemption under the MSE category, in which case valid documents must support their claim.

The performance security bond will be required at 5% of the contract award amount and must be submitted in accordance with the guidelines stated in the bid document.

Payment terms include reimbursement of the GST as per actuals or as applicable rates, ensuring an agreement that complies with quoted percentages of GST put forth during bidding.

Price evaluation will take place through a total value-wise assessment. Additionally, a reverse auction mechanism may be initiated among the lowest priced technically qualified bidders for streamlined procurement.

Bids must be submitted electronically through the GeM portal, with all required documents enveloped in a digital format as per the instructions in the tender documents.

Bidders must strictly adhere to schedules outlined in the bid document regarding submission and opening dates. Specific timelines need to be followed to avoid disqualification.

Results will be communicated via the GeM portal following the completion of the evaluation process. Bidders should monitor their GeM account for updates.

MSEs are exempt from the Bidder Turnover and Experience Criteria upon meeting quality standards. This exemption promotes greater participation of smaller enterprises in government tenders.

Startups will receive similar exemptions as MSEs regarding turnover and experience requirements, provided they meet the necessary technical specifications outlined in the bid document.