Contract Bidding Open For Potable Water Purification System with Inbuilt Water Cooler in PORBANDAR, GUJARAT

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity, having a minimum average annual turnover of 6 Lakh over the last three years, and at least 1 year of relevant experience supplying similar items to governmental entities or PSUs.

Bidders must submit several certificates including evidence of experience criteria, bidder turnover proof, an OEM authorization certificate, and any additional documents requested in the ATC. Failure to provide these may lead to disqualification.

The registration process involves creating an account on the GeM portal, complying with all requirements, and ensuring submission of complete documentation as specified in the tender guidelines.

Proposals should be submitted in PDF format as per the guidelines in the tender document. Each document should be clearly labeled and organized.

The system must conform to IS 14724, be fully automatic, handle TDS of up to 2000, and provide effective removal of Arsenic, Fluoride, and Chloride among other specifications listed in the tender documents.

Bidders are expected to adhere to Indian Standards (IS) relevant to the purification systems, particularly for UV disinfection and overall product integrity.

Bidders must fulfill requirements set forth in the GeM guidelines, including compliance with EMD and PBG terms and other legal norms mentioned in the tender specifications.

The EMD required for this tender is ₹36,800. An exemption may apply to MSEs by submitting valid supporting documents during the bid process.

No exemptions from Performance Security apply. All successful bidders must provide the required bank guarantees as specified.

Payment Terms indicate that 70% of the product cost is payable upon delivery, while 30% is allocated for Installation, Commissioning, and Testing (ICT).

Bidders must pay close attention to submission deadlines and any pre-bid meetings which are outlined in the tender documentation.

The evaluation process entails a total value-wise assessment based on submitted bids, considering compliance with technical requirements, price competitiveness, and completeness of documentation.

Yes, MSEs are acknowledged with purchase preferences under GeM regulations, facilitating better chances of securing contracts.

Yes, compliance with 'Make in India' policies is crucial. Bidders must demonstrate local content in their submissions to qualify for any purchase preferences.

The minimum local content required for qualified suppliers is 50% for Class 1 and 20% for Class 2 as per procurement rules based on the respective tender provisions.