Procurement Opportunity: Absorbent Cotton Wool (V2) in CUTTACK, ODISHA

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity under Indian law, having a minimum average annual turnover of ₹5 lakh over the last three years, and having past experience of at least three years supplying similar items to government organizations. Bidders looking for exemptions regarding these criteria must provide the necessary supporting documents at the time of the bid.

Participants must submit documentation that includes:

• Experience criteria documentation
• Past performance certificates
• Proof of turnover
• Any other requested certificates as outlined in the Additional Terms and Conditions (ATC).

To register for the bidding process, eligible entities must create an account on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal. This involves providing essential details about the business, submitting required documents, and getting approval from the relevant authority.

Documents must be submitted in PDF or other standard formats as specified in the tender documentation. It's essential to ensure that all documents are clear, legible, and formatted as required.

The technical specifications state that the absorbent cotton wool must:

• Be available in both sterile and non-sterile forms.
• Weigh 500 grams per unit.
• Comply with the latest standards of IS 16468 regarding performance requirements.

Bidders must ensure compliance with the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and any amendments to this law. All products must meet the quality requirements as indicated in the GeM Category Specification to ensure safety and efficacy for medical use.

The EMD amount required for this tender is ₹3420. Bidders seeking exemption from this requirement must provide valid documentation proving their eligibility under the MSE category.

The successful bidder must furnish a Performance Security amounting to 5% of the total bid value, which can be submitted in forms acceptable by the GeM GTC, including an Account Payee Demand Draft.

For this tender, there is no EMD exemption applicable even for MSEs, which means all participants must pay the requisite EMD amount when submitting their bids.

The evaluation will be based on the total price submitted by the bidders. However, the bidder's past performance and adherence to technical specifications will play a vital role in determining the most suitable bidder for awarding the contract.

Bids must be submitted electronically through the GeM portal, where all required documents should be uploaded. Participants must ensure that their submissions comply with the formatting and submission guidelines provided in the tender documents.

The tender does not specify any local content preference; however, bidders should comply with general procurement rules and guidelines as outlined in the GeM GTC.

There are no specific benefits or exemptions for MSEs regarding experience and turnover in this particular tender. All bids will be evaluated under the same criteria as stated.

All participating bidders will be notified through the GeM portal regarding the evaluation results and the outcome of the bidding process following the determination by the evaluation committee.