Tender Notice for Hiring of Consultants - Milestone/Deliverable Based - Technology Consultants; Topographical Survey;

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity with at least 3 years of experience in consultancy or surveying, and a minimum annual turnover of ₹2 Lakh. MSEs may benefit from relaxed criteria upon submission of appropriate documents.

Bidders must submit various certificates such as experience criteria documentation, turnover verification, and any relevant qualifications to support their eligibility. Certificate of registration as a consultant is also necessary.

To register for this tender, bidders must complete the online registration on the official platform. Following registration, they are required to submit their bids and documents in the accepted formats before the specified deadline.

Documents should be prepared in standard formats such as PDF. Each document must be clear, legibly scanned, and easy to read to facilitate the evaluation process.

Bidders must adhere strictly to the technical specifications outlined in the tender document, including detailed methodologies and past project references specific to topographical surveys, soil investigations, and benchmark constructions.

Applicants must demonstrate compliance with quality standards as specified in the scope of work. This includes adherence to the best practices in consultancy and relevant industry standards for technical accuracy.

Compliance requirements include submitting valid registration documents, financial records demonstrating the minimum turnover, and necessary experience certifications. Bidders must also align with specific government guidelines applicable to projects undertaken for Bharat Petroleum.

Details regarding the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) must be outlined in the documentation attached to the tender notice. Bidders are advised to confirm the EMD amount and submission procedure from the official tender documents.

Performance security requirements are specifically detailed in the payment terms document, where bidders are instructed to secure a designated percentage of the contract value in the form of a bank guarantee or equivalent.

Payment terms are elaborated in the linked payment document. Generally, these include milestone payments based on deliverables achieved, subject to acceptance criteria outlined in the contract.

Price evaluations will be conducted based on the total value of the bids received, ensuring that all submissions represent competitive and fair pricing in accordance with the outlined services.

Results of the tender will usually be communicated through the official platform to all bidders. Regular updates may be posted following the conclusion of the evaluation process.

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) may benefit from certain concessions during the evaluation process, which can include relaxed eligibility criteria and possible financial incentives to promote MSE participation.

Startups may be entitled to special consideration under government guidelines. To facilitate their participation, exemptions based on certain criteria may be available as documented in the tender details.

The tender encourages local participation and supports the government's 'Make in India' initiative by prioritizing local service providers and resources in the project execution.

Local content requirements are detailed in the tender documents, which stipulate that a certain percentage of goods and services should be sourced from local suppliers to foster local economic growth and support regional industries.