Procurement Opportunity: Structural Design

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity capable of providing structural design services, having a minimum of 3 years of past experience in the field, and submitting requisite documentation for any claimed exemptions related to experience or turnover criteria.

Bidders must submit several certificates, including but not limited to OEM Authorization Certificates and documents demonstrating past performance in similar projects. Additional certificates may be requested in the Additional Terms and Conditions (ATC) of the tender.

To participate in the tender, bidders must first register on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) platform. After registration, they must submit the required documents and bid proposals before the specified deadline stated in the tender documentation.

Submissions must adhere to the specified formats outlined in the tender document. Primarily, electronic formats such as PDF are expected, ensuring documents are clear and readable.

Bidders are required to comply with technical specifications outlined including the use of approved structural design software and adherence to applicable Indian Standards related to construction and structural design.

All delivered designs must meet the quality standards set forth by Indian regulations and specific standards like IS 1161 for steel products utilized in structural applications.

Bidders must comply with various compliance requirements, including adherence to local regulations, quality standards, and submission of required certificates and documentation in line with the needs of the Department of Military Affairs.

While specific testing criteria are not explicitly detailed, adherence to approved standards in the execution and delivery of structural design is mandatory.

Details regarding the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) have not been specified in the provided documentation. Bidders should refer to the tender document for any such requirements that may apply.

Bid submissions must include details about the performance security requirements as specified within the tender paperwork, ensuring bidders are prepared to meet these stipulations upon bid acceptance.

Payment terms generally include structured phases tied to project milestones. Specifics about timing and conditional payments should be detailed in the acceptance phase documentation post-evaluation.

Price evaluations primarily focus on the total value wise evaluation method. Bidders must ensure their pricing is competitive while meeting all technical specifications and required documentation criteria.

Submissions must be completed electronically through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) platform by uploading all required documentation and bidding proposals before the deadline.

Bidders are advised to pay close attention to submission deadlines outlined in the tender document, including bid opening and closing dates, which are critical to the tendering process.

The evaluation process involves technical assessments followed by financial evaluations based on the submitted proposals against established criteria, ensuring a rigorous selection methodology.

Notification of results will be communicated through the GeM platform once evaluations are completed, outlining the selected bidders and rationale based on the provided submissions.

MSEs can benefit from exemptions regarding experience requirements and may also gain advantages under local procurement policies aimed at promoting small businesses in government contracts.

Yes, startups are offered exemptions related to years of experience as part of a broader initiative to encourage new businesses in government projects, provided the required documentation is presented effectively.

Bidders are encouraged to comply with the 'Make in India' initiative, which emphasizes the use of locally sourced materials and services, elevating the share of local content in government procurement processes.