Tender Notice for Toner Cartridges / Ink Cartridges / Consumables for Printers

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity capable of providing the necessary documentation to validate the legal status. Bidders are required to demonstrate a minimum of 3 years of past experience in supplying Toner Cartridges or similar products to any Central/State Government Organization. Furthermore, MSEs and Startups are applicable but will not receive any exemptions regarding experience or turnover criteria.

Bidders must furnish several key certificates, including an OEM Authorization Certificate to confirm product authenticity, documentation supporting the experience criteria, and proof of compliance with the BoQ specifications. Additionally, if seeking exemptions from the experience turnover requirements, relevant supporting documents must also be submitted for evaluation.

The registration process requires bidders to ensure they are validly registered entities with GeM. Bidders must submit required documents that include proof of registration, experience criteria, and the OEM authorization along with their bid submissions.

Bidders are encouraged to submit all documentation in PDF format to ensure uniformity and ease of evaluation. It is essential that all certificates, compliance documents, and evidence of past performance follow this requirement to avoid disqualification.

The technical specifications require that all Toner and Ink cartridges must be compliant with the predefined BoQ specification outlined in the tender document. Bidders must provide detailed documentation to demonstrate compliance with these specifications to qualify.

All products proposed must adhere to the quality benchmarks set forth by the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises as outlined in the tender. Documentation proving compliance should be provided along with the bid.

Yes, bidders must comply with 'Make in India' policies which include providing evidence of local content as per the guidelines. Bidders are required to upload certificates from OEMs regarding local content specifics if they seek purchasing preference.

There is no Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required for this particular tender, which allows bidders to focus more on preparing competitive bids without upfront capital requirements.

In line with the tender details, no performance security is stipulated as a condition of the bid, which can facilitate easier participation for bidders.

Payment terms will typically be defined in the final contract following bid evaluation and award. Bidders should prepare to demonstrate creditworthiness and other financial compliance factors upon contract finalization.

The price evaluation considers the total value of the bids submitted. Bidders must ensure their pricing is competitive while meeting the specified product standards as laid out in the tender.

Bids must be submitted electronically through the GeM platform, ensuring all required documents are attached pertaining to the specifications and qualifications set by the issuing authority.

Key timelines include the closing of bids and the opening of bids; however, specific dates should be monitored through official announcements as they may change during the tender lifecycle.

The evaluation and selection process is typically completed within the timelines established by the issuing authority, including a dedicated period for bidders to seek technical clarifications.

Notification of results will typically be communicated through the GeM portal following the conclusion of the evaluation process. Bidders should regularly check the portal for updates regarding their bid status.

MSEs benefit from the provision of purchasing preferences; however, it is important to note that they will not receive exemptions from experience or turnover criteria per this particular tender.

There are provisions in place for Startups to participate; however, they will also not receive exemptions related to years of experience or turnover. Bidders should review the complete tender documentation for specific procurement conditions.

The tender aligns with local content procurement rules as it provides a framework for awarding preferences to Class I local suppliers while emphasizing compliance with 'Make in India' initiatives. Bidders are encouraged to provide necessary documentation showing their adherence to local content regulations.