Invitation to Bid - Lighting Pole or Post and Hardware - Tubular Street Light Poles (V2) in SHAHDOL, MADHYA PRADESH

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity within India, demonstrating past performance of 70% of the bid quantity supplied to a Central or State Government organization in the last three financial years, and providing documentation to support the turnover and experience criteria.

Bidders are required to upload various certificates, including ISO 9001 certification, BIS licenses, and any other specific certificates mandated in the additional terms and conditions. Compliance with these specifications is crucial for bid acceptance.

The registration process involves creating an account on the GeM portal where interested parties must provide legal documentation, company details, and other requisite information to participate in the bidding process.

Documents must be submitted in specified formats as detailed in the tender document. Generally, accepted formats include PDF and other standard formats. Bidders should ensure adherence to any specified format requirements to prevent disqualification.

The technical specifications include a length of 9 meters, the coating being bitumen according to IS: 2713 part 1/1980, and the poles must be designated as 410SP-10. Bidders must ensure that their products comply with these specifications.

Suppliers must adhere to relevant quality standards including the guidelines laid out in IS: 2713 pertained to lighting poles. Compliance ensures that the products meet safety and performance benchmarks.

Compliance is evaluated based on the submitted documentation and adherence to specifications defined in the bid document. Bidders are required to provide complete documentation, including past performance records and certificates to showcase compliance.

Testing criteria include conformity to specified technical standards, performance evaluation during third-party inspections, and submission of mandatory certificates that verify material quality and safety standards.

The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required for this tender is INR 162,000. This sum must be submitted alongside the bid to indicate seriousness and commitment to the tender process.

Yes, bidders are required to provide an ePBG (Performance Bank Guarantee) at 2% of the total value of the contract, valid for a duration of 12 months following the completion of the contract.

Payment terms will be outlined in the contract post-evaluation, detailing the schedule of payments based on the delivery and successful installation of goods, including terms for any retained security deposits.

The price evaluation will consider the total value of bids submitted, and assessments will include ensuring competitive pricing in line with the quality and compliance of offered items.

Bids must be submitted electronically through the GeM portal. All required documents should be uploaded in the prescribed format by the deadline specified in the tender.

Key timelines include bid submission and opening dates, which will be clearly outlined in the tender document. Bidders should ensure all submissions are completed well before the stated deadlines.

The evaluation and selection process is conducted based on listed criteria including technical compliance, past performance, and price value assessment. All bids are treated equitably, and results will be communicated to bidders post-evaluation.

Bidders will be notified of the results through the GeM portal, where updates will be published regarding the outcome of the bid evaluation and any potential orders placed following the selection process.