Procurement Opportunity: Wastewater Treatment Plant Modelling Software in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity, possessing a minimum of 1 year of past experience in supplying similar software solutions to government organizations or PSUs, and submission of relevant documentation to demonstrate compliance with experience and quality standards.

Bidders must present an OEM Authorization Certificate, experience certification, and additional documentation as requested in the Bid document and ATC. These ensure the credibility and compliance of the participating firms.

Interested bidders must register on the GeM platform, complete the necessary company details, and ensure all required documents are uploaded for a successful bid submission.

Bidders are required to submit documents in PDF format as specified in the Tender guidelines. Other formats may be accepted if explicitly mentioned in the bidding requirements.

Bidders must demonstrate compliance with the technical specifications as outlined in the Buyer Specification Document, making sure to address all required functionalities and performance standards included in the bid.

The software must comply with all relevant industry standards and certifications, which should be verified through submission of specific quality documentation and proof of past performance.

Bidders must ensure adherence to the General Terms and Conditions (GTC) outlined in the tender, proof of compliance with all necessary certificates, and submission of a Malicious Code Certificate confirming no harmful embedded codes in their offerings.

The EMD amount is set at ₹22,125, and it must be submitted along with the bid. Bidders seeking exemption must provide valid supporting documents that comply with the regulations set forth by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research.

Successful bidders will be required to submit a performance security amounting to 3% of the contract value, valid for a period of 14 months, to ensure adherence to the contract terms effectively.

Bids must be submitted through the GeM portal only. Submission via email or other formats is not permitted and may lead to disqualification.

The evaluation process allows for 2 days of technical clarifications during which bidders may respond to inquiries from the buyer. The final selection will depend on the comprehensive evaluation of submitted documents.

Results will be communicated through the GeM platform where the tender was posted. Bidders should regularly check the site for updates and announcements concerning the bid status.

MSEs can benefit from exemptions in the experience and turnover criteria while meeting quality requirements. This facilitates participation and encourages local suppliers under the public procurement policies supporting small enterprises.

Yes, startups may avail themselves of the same exemptions as MSEs concerning experience and turnover criteria while still having to meet quality and technical standards specified in the bid.

Bidders must ensure that their offerings meet the minimum local content requirements as specified within the tender. Preference is given to Class 1 local suppliers, ensuring compliance with the 'Make in India' policies to promote domestic manufacturing.