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The opportunity is issued by Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) under the Department of Financial Services for the procurement of Thermal Casserole and Hotpot (V3) – Q4 in Bhavnagar, Gujarat. The tender lacks published BOQ items, with no stated estimate value or EMD amount. A key unique term is the option clause allowing the purchaser to adjust quantity by up to 25% at contract, with potential extensions subject to the same contracted rates. This creates flexibility for a multi-phase delivery plan while preserving price stability. The tender emphasizes compliance with contractional delivery timing logic and requires bidder adherence to the option-based delivery model. Unique geographical focus and product category indicate a localized supply contract targeting government procurement needs in Gujarat.
No explicit technical specifications are published beyond the product category Thermal Casserole and Hotpot (V3). The absence of a BOQ implies no itemized quantities or performance metrics are disclosed. The tender does not specify required standards, brands, or certifications, nor installation or maintenance expectations. In lieu of detailed specs, bidders should anticipate standard government procurement expectations, including compliance with general safety and material integrity practices and readiness to meet potential future specification updates tied to the V3 model.
The terms include a prominent option clause: the purchaser may increase or decrease the bid quantity by up to 25% at contract placement and during the currency of the contract at the contracted rates. Delivery periods are calculated from the last date of the original delivery order, with a minimum extension time of 30 days; if the original period is under 30 days, the extension equals the original period. Bidders must comply with these option-driven delivery conditions, even though other key terms (EMD, delivery deadlines, payment terms, and required documents) are not specified in the available data.
Product: Thermal Casserole and Hotpot (V3)
Category: Government procurement under LIC Bhavnagar, Gujarat
Estimated value: Not disclosed
EMD amount: Not disclosed
Delivery terms: Option to increase/decrease quantity up to 25% at contract; delivery period rules as specified
Quality/standards: Not specified in current data; readiness to comply with future updates
Option Clause: Quantity +/- 25% at contracted rates during contract
Delivery: Extended time calculated as (Increased quantity / Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days
Compliance: Bidders must adhere to option-based delivery terms despite missing other explicit terms
Not specified in current tender data; potential future terms to be clarified with issuer
Delivery period anchored to last date of original delivery order; extension formula applies with minimum 30 days
Not disclosed in available information; will be defined in final contract
Demonstrable ability to supply thermal kitchenware to government agencies (anticipated requirement)
GST registered bidder with valid PAN
Capability to scale orders under 25% quantity variation per contract
Quantity
250
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
180 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Inspection Required
No
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
EMD Required
No
MII Purchase Preference
No
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
No
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
No
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
No
Item Category
Thermal Casserole and Hotpot (V3) (Q4)
Payment Timelines
Payments shall be made to the Seller within 45 days of issue of consignee receipt-cum-acceptance certificate (CRAC) and on-line submission of bills (This is in supersession of 10 days time as provided in clause 12 of GeM GTC)
Max Delivery Days
15
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Bhavnagar
Delivery Pincodes
364001
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parmar Atulbhai Champaklal | 364001,LIC OF INDIA, BHAVNAGAR DIVISIONAL OFFICE, JEEVAN PRAKASH, NILAM BAUG, BHAVNAGAR | Bhavnagar | Gujarat | 364001 | 250 | 15 | - |
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Main Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
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GST registration certificate
Permanent Account Number (PAN) card
Experience certificates for similar procurement (if requested by buyer later)
Financial statements or turnover evidence (if requested later)
EMD/Security deposit documents (if required in tender release)
Technical bid documents (as applicable on future amendments)
OEM authorization letters or dealer agreements (if required for brand-specific items)
Key insights about GUJARAT tender market
Bidders should monitor LIC Bhavnagar notices for updated tender documents, confirm product category 'Thermal Casserole and Hotpot (V3)', prepare standard corporate documents (GST, PAN) and await the正式 bid release; ensure readiness to comply with the option clause allowing ±25% quantity change at contracted rates.
Submit GST certificate, PAN card, and any available experience certificates. If OEM authorization is requested later, provide manufacturer authorization. Be prepared to supply financial statements and EMD documents as per forthcoming tender amendments.
Delivery extension uses: (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum extension of 30 days; if the original period is under 30 days, the extension equals the original period.
Current data does not specify ISI/ISO/other standards; bidders should await final procurement terms for any mandatory certifications and ensure readiness to meet future specification updates tied to the V3 model.
The tender data does not publish an estimated value or EMD amount; bidders should follow the final tender release for exact financials and security deposits required.
Under the option clause, the purchaser may modify quantity by up to 25% during contract placement and currency; bidders should price accordingly and plan production capacity to handle fluctuating volumes.
Key criteria include the ability to supply government-grade kitchenware, mandatory GST/PAN, and compliance with future contract terms; bidders should stay prepared for potential experience and financial documentation requests.
Final terms, delivery schedules, and EMD requirements will be issued with the official bid documents; bidders should monitor LIC notices and respond promptly to amendments detailing the V3 specifications.