Contract Bidding Open For Whole Wheat Flour (Atta) (V2) (Defence),Dalia for Defence,Suji for Defence,Refined Wheat Flour (Mai in VADODARA, GUJARAT

The eligibility requirements include having a minimum average annual turnover of 31 Lakh over the past three years, along with 3 years of relevant experience in supplying similar products. However, MSEs and startups can claim exemptions from these criteria under specific conditions.

Bidders are required to submit various certificates, including the OEM Authorization Certificate, documentation proving experience, and evidence of past performance and bidder turnover. If a bidder is claiming exemptions, appropriate supporting documents must also accompany the submission.

To participate in this tender, you need to be a registered entity on the GeM portal, where you must create a profile. Registration may involve uploading necessary documents to verify your business credentials and meet the eligibility criteria for the tender.

The accepted document formats for submissions typically include PDFs and Word documents. All uploads should comply with the size and dimension limits specified in the bid document to ensure successful submission.

Bidders must ensure their products adhere to the technical specifications set forth in the Defence Food Specifications-2022. Compliance with prescribed packaging materials and weights is also essential. Products must be tested in NABL accredited labs to validate conformity.

Yes, the products must meet the quality standards outlined in the relevant Defence Food Specifications-2022. Test reports confirming adherence to these standards must be submitted upon demand.

Compliance requirements include providing evidence of local content for qualifying under the Make in India initiative and meeting all technical, financial, and documentation specifications as outlined in the tender.

An EMD of 384,652 must accompany your bid. Bidders seeking EMD exemption, particularly MSEs, should provide valid supporting documents. The EMD must be in favor of the beneficiary as indicated in the tender.

Payment terms will be negotiated and confirmed in the contract. Typically, these terms are dependent on the satisfactory delivery of the products as per the contract specifications.

The Total Value Wise Evaluation method will be employed during the evaluation phase. Bids will be compared based on total pricing, taking into account all factors including compliance with quality standards and overall value presented.

The selection of bids will be conducted through evaluation of compliance with the set criteria. Bidders will undergo a screening process, and the technical qualifications will be assessed before any reverse auction occurs among shortlisted bidders.

MSEs enjoy exemptions from both turnover and experience requirements, provided they meet quality specifications. This advantage is designed to support smaller businesses in entering into government contracts.

Yes, startups can also receive exemptions from the turnover and experience criteria as long as they adhere to the quality specifications set in the tender. They must provide appropriate supporting documents during their submission.

The tender gives preference to products that comply with the Make in India policy regarding local content. Bidders qualifying as Class 1 or Class 2 suppliers must demonstrate compliance with local content requirements to avail bidding benefits.