Tender Overview
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) invites bids for air flow meter rotameter equipment and a flow indicator cum switch intended for vacuum pump systems, under GeM procurement from Narsinghpur, Madhya Pradesh. The tender documents emphasize option clauses allowing a ±25% quantity adjustment at contract award and during contract currency, with delivery timelines linked to the last delivery order date. The opportunity targets suppliers capable of meeting GeM terms, pre-qualification criteria, and technical/commercial scrutiny. Key differentiators include the option-based delivery schedule and strict bid validity windows. This procurement is positioned to support BHEL’s vacuum pump subsystem upgrades and testing setups in Madhya Pradesh.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- No explicit product specifications are published in the tender summary; the scope references AIR FLOW METER (ROTAMETER) and a FLOW INDICATOR CUM SWITCH for vacuum pumps, with BOQ showing zero items currently.
- Clauses outline: 25% quantity variance during both initial contract and currency; delivery period adjustments based on the ratio of increased to original quantity, with a minimum of 30 days.
- Documentation expectations include signed offer on GeM, Technical offer with PQR, Technical Drawing, Quality plan, and minimum local content certification per PPP-MII; compliance with GeM GTC.
- Bid validity is set at 180 days from opening of the techno-commercial bid; extension may be needed during clarity responses.
- Pre-Qualification Requirements (PQR) must be fully satisfied for techno-commercial evaluation; IP address checks to avoid duplicate bids.
Terms & Eligibility
- EMD details are not disclosed in the summary; bidders must refer to GeM terms for payment and security deposits.
- Bid validity minimum: 180 days; offers with shorter validity will be rejected.
- Quantity flexibility: up to 25% increase/decrease of bid/contract quantity; extension rules apply with minimum 30 days.
- Documentation to submit: signed & stamped offer; Technical offer with PQR; Technical drawings; Quality plan; local content certificate; MSME certificate if applicable.
- Compliance: GeM GTC applicability; bids from identical IP addresses are rejected; adherence to pre-qualification requirements is mandatory.