Contract Bidding Open For Paraffin Wax Bath in PONDICHERRY, PUDUCHERRY

A1: The eligibility criteria specify that bidders should have at least 2 years of past experience in supplying similar products to government organizations. They must comply with all legal requirements for medical devices, including the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.

A2: Bidders need to submit experience certificates, past performance data, OEM Authorization Certificate, compliance documents for the BoQ specification, and any additional documents requested if seeking exemptions.

A3: The bid validity period is 180 days from the bid end date, which will be on 08-01-2025.

A4: No, there are no exemptions provided for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) or startups concerning experience and turnover criteria for this bid.

A5: The bath must be portable with an electric heating element, adjustable temperature control from 30°C to 90°C, and meet relevant quality standards such as ISO 9001 and IEC 60601-1.

A6: The evaluation will be based on the total value of the bid, with a reverse auction processing for qualified bidders excluding the highest bidder unless certain conditions are met.

A7: Key dates include the bid end date on 08-01-2025 at 17:00:00 and the bid opening date at 17:30:00 on the same day.

A8: The deliveries are expected at the Medical Superintendent’s office at Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Vazhudavur Road, Kathirkamam, Puducherry.

A9: No performance security or earnest money deposit (EMD) is required for this tender.

A10: Bidders must provide all relevant certifications such as BIS license, type test certificates, and conformity to manufacturer quality standards, which must align with the specifications explained in the bid document.

A11: For further clarifications, bidders can contact the Health and Family Welfare Services Department Puducherry, as mentioned in the bid documentation.

A12: The delivery timeline for the items is within 30 days from the issue of the purchase order once the bid is accepted.

A13: Yes, testing and preventive maintenance must comply with safety standards, and all equipment should be delivered with relevant manuals in both hard and soft copy formats.

A14: Failure to upload any required certificates or documents can lead to rejection of the bidder's offer.

A15: Yes, the purchaser reserves the right to increase or decrease the total order quantity by up to 25% at the time of contract placement or during the contract period.