Procurement Opportunity: Water tender Type A or Fire or Rescue Trucks as per IS 948 in PONDICHERRY, PUDUCHERRY

The eligibility requirements include the need for bidders to be registered entities with a minimum average annual turnover of 88 Lakhs over the last three years. Additionally, bidders must have at least three years of relevant experience in manufacturing and supplying similar products to government entities or PSUs. MSEs and startups do not receive exemptions from these criteria.

Bidders must provide documentation such as experience certificates, past performance records, certified audited balance sheets, OEM Authorization Certificates, and a signed Integrity Pact with their bids. Complete submission ensures compliance and enhances eligibility for evaluation.

Bidders can register for this tender by creating an account on the GeM portal. Registration requires the submission of required identity and business information, which once verified, will allow them access to bid for available tenders.

Bids should be submitted electronically through the GeM portal in specified formats, which typically include scanned copies of required certificates and documents in PDF or JPEG format.

Key technical specifications include a water tank capacity of 3000 liters and gross vehicle mass not exceeding 11990 kilograms. There should also be manual throttle controls, multicolored LED lighting, and proper compliance with the IS 948 standards.

All equipment must adhere to the IS 948 standards, ensuring that the water tender trucks are reliable and suitable for firefighting operations. Documentation proving compliance with relevant standards must be submitted with the bid.

To comply, bidders must ensure that all submitted documents are accurate and fulfill the stipulated requirements outlined in the tender document. This includes technical specifications, financial metrics, and past performance records. Non-compliance can lead to disqualification.

The EMD amount required for this tender is 875,000, which must accompany the bid submission. Bidders are directed to follow GeM GTC for guidelines on exemption eligibility where applicable.

Upon successful award of the contract, the bidder is required to submit a performance security of 5% of the contract value, held in a form acceptable under GeM regulations for a / duration of 62 months.

Bidders must adhere to the payment terms set out in the tender documents. Any deviations or alternative proposals should generally be discussed prior to submission during the technical clarification stage to avoid misinterpretations.

The evaluation process will follow a Total Value Wise Evaluation where bids will be assessed based on the total cost implications rather than each line item. Documentation compliance and adherence to technical specifications are crucial for selection.

Post-evaluation, bidders will be notified of the results via the GeM portal and through their registered communication channels. It is essential for bidders to monitor their accounts for updates related to the tender evaluation process.

Currently, there are no exemptions for MSEs pertaining to experience and turnover requirements in this tender, meaning all bidders must meet the same criteria irrespective of their size.

Similar to MSEs, there are no exemptions provided for startups regarding the experience and turnover criteria within this tender, ensuring a level playing field for all participants.

All bidders must adhere to the provisions of 'Make in India' policies as applicable to the procurement process for this tender. This includes ensuring local content and promoting domestic manufacturing wherever possible.

By addressing these FAQs comprehensively, bidders can better navigate the tender process and fulfill the requisite requirements efficiently.