Tender Overview
The opportunity is issued by the Home Department, Jharkhand, for a Communication System with GPS. The procurement carries an EMD of ₹1,400,000. Bidders must account for a quantity variation up to 25% at contract placement and during the currency of the contract at contracted rates. OEM authorization is required, with distributor details provided in the bid. Turnover criteria apply to both bidders and OEMs, based on the last three completed financial years. A generic clause governs extension of delivery timelines up to the original delivery period with a minimum 30 days. This tender emphasizes compliance with commercial and technical conditions and requires responsible bidders with adequate financial health. The absence of BOQ items indicates a broad scope request and potential multi-item deployment under a single contract. The notification signals the government’s intention to procure GPS-enabled communication equipment for state security or governance use. The tender reflects standard public procurement safeguards and option clauses that bidders should study before submitting a bid.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- EMD amount: ₹1,400,000 (to accompany bid submission)
 - Option clause: quantity may be increased/decreased up to 25% of bid/contract quantity
 - Delivery timeline framework: delivery period from last date of original order; extended time formula applies with a minimum of 30 days
 - Manufacturer Authorization: bids from authorized distributors require OEM authorization detailing name, designation, address, email, and phone
 - Turnover criteria: bidder and OEM must meet minimum average annual turnover over the last 3 years ending March 31 of the previous financial year; CA certificate or audited balance sheets required
 - OEM responsibility: in bunch bids, OEM of the primary product with the highest bid value must meet turnover criteria
 - Financial health: bidder should not be under liquidation; proof via financial statements or CA certificate
 - BOQ: No items listed in the BOQ; implies a potentially broad scope delivery of GPS communication systems; ensure alignment with terms and OEM capabilities
 
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹1,400,000; professional submission to include EMD documents
 - Turnover criteria: 3-year average turnover as specified in bid document; audited balance sheets or CA certificates required
 - OEM authorization: mandatory for non-OEM manufacturers; include full OEM details in bid
 - Delivery terms: delivery timeline as per original order date; extension calculations apply when option is exercised
 - Payment terms: not explicitly stated; ensure readiness to align with standard government terms in absence of a quoted schedule
 - Financial standing: bidder should be financially solvent and not in liquidation; provide supporting statements
 - Discretionary rights: purchaser may modify quantity by ±25% during and after contract; delivery time adjustments follow defined formula