Bids are Invited For Paper-based Printing Services - Printing with Material; Question Paper printing per leaf as per Sam

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in similar services, and an average annual turnover of 2000 Lakh over the last three years. Additionally, both MSE and startup exemptions concerning years of experience and turnover do not apply for this tender.

Bidders are required to submit certificates that prove their compliance with experience criteria, annual turnover, and any quality certifications that align with the technical requirements of the tender. This may include specific manufacturing standards if applicable.

To partake in the tender, bidders must be registered on the GeM platform. Upon logging in, follow the bidding instructions to upload required documents and place a bid. It is advisable to double-check all documents for completeness before submission.

Typically, PDF format is the preferred and most accepted format for document submissions to ensure consistency and security. Ensure that all uploaded documents adhere to this requirement to avoid processing delays.

Bidders must adhere to the technical specifications set forth in the tender document, which includes the quality standards for the types of printing services required, such as details about the paper used and print quality.

The quality standards include adherence to specified material types, print clarity, and durability of the printed products as per the educational guidelines set by the Education Department.

All bidders must comply with the documentation requirements outlined in the tender, providing proof of experience, turnover, and any specific legal or quality certifications required for educational materials production.

The EMD of 3000000 is mandatory for participation and serves as a commitment guarantee. This amount should be submitted as directed in the bid documents, ensuring that it is timely delivered to the respective authorities.

Performance security details will be included in the final agreement signed post-selection. Bidders need to be prepared to furnish a performance bond representing a percentage of the contract value as stipulated.

Payment terms will typically include provisions for milestone payments based on deliverables or upon completion, as determined by the tender stipulations. Further details will be outlined in the service-level agreement.

Price evaluation will be conducted on a total value basis, utilizing the H1-Highest Priced Bid Elimination method to determine the successful bid that best aligns with the pricing and quality expectations.

Bid submissions will be conducted electronically through the GeM platform where bidders must upload their documents as per the guidelines provided in the tender.

While specific dates for bid submissions are not disclosed, bidders should monitor the GeM platform for updates and ensure timely submissions well ahead of the deadline to avoid any potential delays.

The evaluation will include a preliminary checking of submission compliance followed by a technical evaluation of capabilities. Financial offers from qualifying bidders will then be compared to ascertain the best value for the Education Department.

The notification of results will be communicated through the GeM portal and will typically follow the completion of the evaluation process, where successful bidders will receive further instructions regarding contract finalization.

Currently, there are no specific exemptions for MSEs in terms of experience or turnover for this tender. However, MSEs are encouraged to participate to showcase their capabilities.

Similarly, there are no startup exemptions concerning experience or turnover under the conditions of this tender, making all eligible entities compete on equal ground regarding eligibility requirements.

The tender encourages local sourcing and participation by requiring adherence to local content rules. Bidders that can demonstrate alignment with ‘Make in India’ policies may have an advantage in future evaluations.

Bidders are expected to comply with all local content requirements pertinent to government procurement. Preference may be given to suppliers who can demonstrate local manufacturing and sourcing practices.