Bids are Invited For LCR Meter in BARDHAMAN, WEST BENGAL

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity and demonstrating past performance in supplying similar categories, specifically 10% of the bid quantity to any Central/State Government organization or PSU within the last three financial years. MSMEs may have specific exemptions.

Bidders must submit:

• Experience criteria evidence,
• Past performance certifications,
• An OEM authorization certificate,
• Documents to justify any requests for exemption regarding experience or turnover criteria.

Documents must be submitted electronically through the GeM portal in formats such as PDF, ensuring clarity and compliance with the submission guidelines stated in the tender.

Yes, specifications include compliance with ISO 9001:2015 certification, CE, and IEC standards for safety and accuracy, as well as features including functionality in measuring inductance, capacitance, and resistance.

The quality standards include certifications such as ISO 9001 and compliance with CE markup and IEC standards (e.g., EN61010-1), guaranteeing that the meters meet international benchmarks for safety and performance.

Bidders must comply with public procurement policies, including MSME policies and 'Make in India' guidelines, to enhance transparency and encourage local manufacturing in the procurement process.

The EMD is not required for this tender, allowing for more bidders to participate without the upfront financial burden typically associated with the bidding process.

Bidders are not required to provide performance security for this tender, enhancing accessibility for qualifying vendors and promoting broader participation.

Payment terms outline that successful bidders will receive payments post-delivery and acceptance of the LCR Meters based on agreed conditions, ensuring transparency and fairness in financial transactions.

Bids will undergo a total value-wise evaluation process where past performance, technical compliance, and financial details will be critically assessed to determine eligibility and ranking of bids.

Bidders should ensure that all documents are submitted before the bid closing date. Clarifications can be sought within a 10-day period after submission, with all evaluations and notifications processed based on the timeline provided in the tender detail.

MSMEs are provided purchase preference related to experience and turnover as defined under public procurement policies, ensuring a level playing field for smaller enterprises in the procurement process.

Startups do not benefit from exemptions in this specific tender, focusing instead on established entities that can demonstrate required past performance and experience in the category.

Bid participating companies must conform to policies favoring local content and manufacture compliance under 'Make in India' initiatives to promote domestic products in the procurement framework.