Invitation to Bid - Computer Workstation in NADIA, WEST BENGAL

A1: The eligibility requirements state that bidders must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in supplying similar products to Central or State Government organizations, and the OEM must have an average annual turnover of INR 15 Lakhs for the last three years.

A2: Yes, bidders need to submit the following documents: Experience Criteria, Past Performance, OEM Authorization Certificate, Bidder Turnover Certificate, and compliance documents for BoQ specifications.

A3: Bidders must submit their bids electronically through the designated procurement portal as specified in the tender announcement.

A4: There is no Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required. However, a Performance Bank Guarantee of 5% of the contract value is required for 62 months.

A5: Yes, MSEs and Startups will receive exemption from experience and turnover criteria to encourage their participation in this tender.

A6: The evaluation will be conducted based on a total value-wise method. The buyer reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantity of items during the execution of the contract.

A7: The bid will be opened on January 9, 2025, at 11:30 AM.

A8: If a bidder does not meet the experience criteria, they may not be considered for the contract unless they qualify for exemptions under the MSE or Startup provisions.

A9: Required document formats and specifications are detailed in the bid document. Bidders should refer to these specifications to ensure compliance.

A10: Yes, the workstation must comply with the buyer's technical specifications and has a minimum residual market life of 3 years.

A11: Payment terms will be detailed in the final agreement upon awarding the tender, and it may depend on various project milestones.

A12: The Computer Workstation must be delivered to IISER Kolkata at Mohanpur, Nadia 741246, West Bengal, India.

A13: Details about the technical specifications can be found in the Technical Specifications document linked in the tender.

A14: No pre-inspection is required for this tender; however, compliance with all specifications is mandatory.

A15: The buyer may terminate the contract with written notice if the seller fails to deliver or comply with any material term as outlined in the tender documentation.