Procurement Opportunity: XL Multical 4x3ml,Erba Norm 4x5ml,Erba path 4x5ml,CRP Reagents 1x40, 1x10ml,ASO 1x22, 1point5x5ml,A in PONDICHERRY, PUDUCHERRY

The eligibility requirements for the Chemical and Labwares tender include being a legally registered supplier, manufacturer, or authorized distributor with proven experience in supplying laboratory consumables and chemicals. Entities must submit necessary registration certificates, demonstrate financial stability, and comply with government procurement norms. MSME and startup entities can participate and benefit from relaxed eligibility conditions. Proof of adherence to quality standards and previous experience in similar procurements is often required. All participants must register on the GeM portal to submit bids.

The tender mandates submission of authentic quality certificates such as ISO certifications, compliance certificates with Indian Pharmacopoeia standards, and safety data sheets for chemicals. Suppliers must provide detailed product technical specifications, manufacturing and quality assurance certificates, and legally valid company documents like GST, PAN, and trade licenses. Compliance with laboratory safety and environmental standards is essential. Documentation must be in specified digital formats like PDF or Excel where applicable to ensure compatibility and easy evaluation on the GeM platform.

The financial requirements include submission of an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) or Bid Security, unless exempted under MSME provisions. Payment terms are generally milestone-based and upon delivery verification and acceptance of the laboratory consumables. The tender evaluation prioritizes bids with optimal pricing without compromising quality. Performance security deposits might be required post-award to guarantee contract compliance. All financial bids must be inclusive of applicable duties and taxes and follow government guidelines on procurement transparency.

Bids must be submitted exclusively through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal in prescribed digital formats such as PDF for documents and Excel for BOQ. The submission includes technical and financial bid components duly signed and stamped. Post submission, a technical evaluation committee reviews compliance with technical specifications and eligibility criteria. Qualified bids proceed to financial evaluation where price competitiveness is assessed. The tender award is then recommended based on combined technical and financial scoring. Timely submissions meeting all criteria are crucial for consideration.

This tender incorporates benefits for MSMEs and startups in alignment with Government of India policies such as priority purchase preference and exemptions from Earnest Money Deposit (EMD). MSMEs can avail relaxation in qualification criteria and pricing considerations, promoting wider participation from indigenous enterprises. The procurement encourages 'Make in India' compliant products to boost local manufacturing and innovation. Startups meeting eligibility may get evaluation preference and reduced procedural burdens, supporting government initiatives to strengthen the domestic industrial ecosystem.