Open Tender for Plain Copier Paper (V3) ISI Marked to IS 14490

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity with relevant experience in supplying similar products. Bidders must have a minimum of 3 years of past performance. Additionally, MSEs and startups are eligible for exemptions from specific experience criteria.

Bidders must provide documentation proving their compliance with technical specifications and past performance. This includes relevant certificates and records that validate their ability to deliver the required product quality.

Bidders need to be registered on the GeM portal to participate in the tender. Registration typically involves creating a business profile and submitting requisite business and compliance documents.

Documentation must be submitted in compatible electronic formats as specified by the GeM portal, which usually includes PDF and Word formats.

The technical specifications include compliance with ISI standards (IS 14490), ensuring the paper's usability for both printing and photocopying without paper jams or quality degradation.

Yes, the paper must meet applicable quality standards, ensuring it is durable, smooth for printing, and suitable for office use, as stipulated in the tender documentation.

Bidders must comply with the stated technical, financial, and eligibility requirements, ensuring that all documentation is complete and correctly submitted to avoid disqualification.

Testing involves verifying that the paper adheres to the specified ISI standards, with potential samples required to be submitted for quality assessment during the evaluation phase.

Details regarding the EMD will be outlined in the tender document and generally require a percentage of the bid value submitted prior to bid opening as a security for the agreement.

Bidders must prepare to submit a Performance Security as specified in the tender, which acts as a guarantee for the execution of the contract. The financial quantum of the security is defined in the tender documentation.

Payment terms will typically be clarified following bid evaluation and are often contingent upon successful delivery and compliance with quality checks conducted post-delivery.

Bids will be evaluated based on a Total value wise evaluation method, assessing adherence to technical specifications, documentation quality, pricing, and past performance metrics.

Bidders will be notified of results following the evaluation process. Specific timelines for notification are detailed in the tender document.

MSEs can benefit from exemptions from specific experience requirements, thus enhancing their opportunities to participate in government procurement processes.

Startups are similarly granted benefits concerning the years of experience criterion to foster their participation in government tenders, thus promoting innovation and competition.

By supporting local content and encouraging MSEs and startups, the tender aligns with the 'Make in India' initiative, promoting domestic manufacturing and capacity building in the sector.