National Centre for Earth Science Studies Electrical Resistivity Tomography Tender Kerala 2025

To bid for this Kerala ERT tender, bidders must submit a bid securing declaration in lieu of EMD, provide turnover evidence for the last 3 financial years, and upload GST documentation. Ensure non-liquidation status and attach CA-certified turnover statements, along with any OEM authorizations or technical certificates specified in ATC. Follow the NCESS submission guidelines precisely.

Required documents include GST registration, PAN card, audited financial statements or CA turnover certificates for the last 3 years, an undertaking of non-liquidation, the bid securing declaration, and any OEM authorization or technical compliance certificates. Upload all per Terms and Conditions and any corrigenda to avoid rejection.

Bidders must determine GST themselves; GST reimbursement will be the lesser of actuals or the quoted GST rate, subject to the maximum quoted percentage. Ensure GSTIN validity and file GST returns in alignment with supplier tax obligations for the Akkulam installation project.

Eligibility requires the minimum average annual turnover over the last 3 financial years as per the bid document. Provide audited balance sheets or CA certificates showing the turnover, with computation for years after incorporation if the bidder is less than 3 years old.

A bid securing declaration must accompany the bid, stating acceptance of suspension from bidding for a period if obligations are not met, such as non-signing of contract or failure to provide performance security by the deadline. Bids without this declaration will be rejected.

Delivery and installation are to occur at The Director, NCESS, Akkulam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The terms specify installation and commissioning within scope, with the exact timeline not disclosed. Bidders should plan for on-site setup and post-installation support as indicated in ATC.

The bidder must provide a Fall Clause undertaking confirming pricing consistency with government prices; MAf clause ensures no undercutting versus other government departments or PSUs. If found, the price difference must be refunded to NCESS, affecting contract viability and eligibility.

Essential certificates include GST proof, turnover documentation, evidence of non-liquidation, and any OEM/technical compliance certificates. Upload ATC-corrigenda-related certificates and ensure all documents are current and match the tender’s scope for ERT installation.