Bids are Invited For Nucleic Acid Sequencing and Genotyping Service - Meta Genome; Microbes / Meta Genome; Human / Anima in PATNA, BIHAR

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Additionally, MSEs and startups may qualify for exemptions in turnover and experience criteria, provided they adhere to quality standards.

Bidders must provide several documents including experience certificates, proof of bidder turnover, OEM authorization certificates, and any additional documentation specified in the bid detail such as audited financial statements or CA certificates.

To register, bidders must fill in the necessary details on the GEM portal and ensure all uploaded documents meet the tender’s specifications. The registration process involves ensuring compliance with the required certifications.

Documents should be submitted in PDF format via the online bidding portal. Any specifications for additional document formats will be mentioned in the tender documentation.

The technical specifications include the use of Illumina technology, achieving a height of 90% quality reads, performing high throughput analyzes, and a requirement for 100x coverage across samples.

Bidders must comply with standards including NABL accreditation for labs, ISO/TS 22692:2020 certifications, and additional specifications as stated by the Department of Health Research to ensure quality compliance.

Yes, submissions will be evaluated based on compliance with the quality standards, adherence to technical specifications, and the completeness of all required documentation.

This tender does not require an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) from bidders, aligning with policies that exempt certain classifications from this financial requirement.

The performance security is specified to be at a percentage of 3% of the total contract value for a duration of 14 months. This is aimed at ensuring contract compliance.

Payment terms generally stipulate conditions under which payments will be released following service completion and satisfactory delivery of required data and samples as per the bid’s conditions.

Price evaluations are conducted based on total value assessments. The financial proposals must indicate a reasonable pricing strategy reflecting competitive rates while ensuring value for money.

All submissions should be made electronically through the GEM portal, as per established guidelines for document uploads and bid participations.

While specific dates are omitted from the description, timelines for technical clarifications, bid opening, and project execution milestones will be defined in the bid document and communicated through the GEM platform.

The evaluation process is guided by submitted documentation verification against eligibility criteria, automatic scoring based on price bids, and compliance with technical and financial aspects.

Results will be communicated through the GEM portal, where bidders can check the status of their submissions and any relevant details regarding their evaluation outcomes.

MSEs are entitled to exemptions from experience and turnover criteria under this tender, promoting their participation in government procurement processes and fostering inclusivity.

Startups are similarly exempted from the experience and turnover stipulations, enabling them to compete fairly and contribute innovative solutions to government-funded projects.

The tender encourages local manufacturing and services, aligning with the Make in India initiative by promoting participation from Indian firms and adhering to local procurement rules.

Bidder compliance with local procurement rules is mandatory. Companies must submit certifications affirming adherence to local content requirements as stipulated in the government's procurement policies.