Procurement Opportunity: Inverter (V2) in KAMRUP, ASSAM

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity capable of substantial delivery, having a minimum of three years of past experience in similar services, and providing an OEM authorization certificate alongside proof of an average annual financial turnover of 2 lakh across the last three years.

Participants must include a variety of essential documents in their bid, such as the OEM Authorization Certificate, documented experience criteria, past performance records, and any additional specific documentation requested in the tender.

Interested bidders must be registered entities on the GeM platform. Registration involves providing necessary documents for verification and creating a bidder profile where they can submit tenders and monitor their bids.

Bidders are typically advised to submit documents in PDF format. All required certifications and qualification evidence must be clear and legible, as specified in the bid instructions.

The technical specifications for the inverter include an output rating of 2 KVA, an operating voltage of 1 phase 180V -260V, and the inclusion of a 200Ah battery that meets the provided standards for performance.

Yes, the inverter must meet the Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) requirement of ≤ 5%, and all components must conform to applicable local and national regulations, ensuring reliability and safety in performance during usage.

Compliance requirements entail meeting the outlined technical specifications, providing valid certifications, and ensuring that all necessary documents are submitted alongside the bid according to the stated guidelines.

The inverter will undergo performance testing to ensure it meets the prescribed technical specifications, including efficiency ratings, operational voltage consistency, and adherence to safety standards as per OEM guidelines.

This tender does not require an EMD; however, bidders must be prepared to provide a performance security through an ePBG set at 5% of the contract value, to be valid for a duration of 18 months.

All selected bidders are required to submit a performance security in the form of an ePBG amounting to 5% of the contract value, which remains effective for 18 months following contract delivery.

The payment terms, as standard with government tenders, typically involve releasing funds after satisfactory delivery and installation of goods, the submission of service reports, and completion of any compliance evaluations.

Pricing will be assessed total value-wise, factoring in both the cost of goods and any related services. All submissions must reflect competitive pricing while adhering to the technical and quality requirements specified.

Bids must be submitted electronically via the GeM platform, complying with all specified formats and requirements, and ensuring all documentation is included for review.

All bidders will receive notifications regarding their bid status post-evaluation, detailing decisions based on compliance with requirements and overall score as evaluated by BPCL.

MSEs are encouraged to participate, however, this tender does not offer exemptions for years of experience or turnover specifically for MSE bidders.

Currently, there are no specific exemptions for startups in relation to the experience and turnover criteria outlined in this tender.