Invitation to Bid - New VHF Handset INTRINSICALLY SAFE PESO APPROVED,Base Station with Power Supply Unit,Installation a

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity with experience in supplying similar products for at least 1 year, a minimum average annual turnover of ₹2 Lakhs, and compliance with specified technical standards. MSEs and startups are not eligible for exemptions concerning experience and turnover.

Bidders must submit a variety of documentation, including proof of experience, past performance records, turnover certificates, and OEM authorization certificates. Compliance with the BoQ specification is also mandatory.

Documents should be submitted in commonly accepted formats such as PDF or JPEG, as specified in the tender guidelines.

The technical specifications require that the VHF Handsets be Intrinsically Safe and PESO approved. Detailed specifications are available in the attached documents provided with the tender.

Bidder products must comply with industry-recognized standards, specifically those related to safety and performance detailed in the tender.

All participating bidders must adhere to the compliance requirements set forth in the tender, ensuring technical specifications, EMD, and other financial securities are met.

The EMD required for this tender is ₹54,988. Bidders seeking exemption from the EMD must provide supportive documentation as per GeM policies.

A performance security in the form of ePBG of 5% of the total bid value will be required, valid for 18 months, ensuring the bidder fulfills all contract terms.

Payment terms will be finalized post-bid evaluation and contract award, which will detail the payment schedule based on delivery milestones and acceptance.

Price evaluation will consider the total bid price, compliance with specifications, bidder's experience, and any applicable local content as per the Make in India policy.

Bids must be submitted electronically through the designated online portal, following all instructions laid out in the tender documents.

Bid submission deadlines and evaluation timelines are mentioned in the tender notice. Please refer to the official documents for details.

Evaluation will be based on a combination of technical compliance, financial proposals, and adherence to local content requirements. An assessment will also be made of past performance and experience.

Results of the tender evaluation will typically be communicated via the official website and through direct notifications to submitting bidders.

MSEs may benefit from relaxed criteria regarding turnover, with further procurement preferences provided they meet necessary conditions as outlined in the tender.

Startups are not exempt from the criteria requiring prior experience and turnover for this tender.

This tender emphasizes local manufacturing support, requiring 50% local content for Class 1 suppliers, thus aligning with Make in India procurement preferences.