Tender Notice for Surgical Gowns

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity with a valid GST, having a minimum of 3 years of experience in supplying similar products to government agents or PSUs, and maintaining an average annual turnover of at least 11 lakh over the last three years. Additionally, the OEM must have maintained an average turnover of 42 lakh.

Bidders must submit various documents including Experience Certificates, an OEM Authorization Certificate, and proof of the minimum average annual turnover. These documents are essential to verify the eligibility criteria specified in the tender.

Bidders must complete their registration on the GeM portal and verify their accounts. They also need to upload all required documents during the bidding process, following which their submissions will be assessed for compliance with eligibility requirements.

Bidders may submit documents in any format; however, they must ensure all documents are provided in PDF format for submission. Validity and correctness of the format are critical for successful bid acceptance.

The surgical gowns should be single-use, sterile, and must meet IS 17334, Level 3 performance standards. They should also conform to specific dimensions of 120 cm for length and 75 cm for width with allowances for tolerance.

The gowns must adhere to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, as amended, along with all relevant guidelines issued by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization.

Bidders need to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, and regulations pertaining to the supply of medical devices. This includes the provision of necessary licenses and quality certifications during the bid submission process.

An EMD of ₹64,500 is required unless the bidder can prove eligibility under the MSE exemption category. Valid documentation must be submitted to apply for this exemption.

Performance security is not required for this specific tender, simplifying the participation process for bidders. However, adherence to strict delivery schedules and quality standards is mandatory.

The payment terms typically require invoice submission post-delivery of products. Bidders are advised to refer to the tender document for specific terms applicable to payment processing and timelines.

Price evaluations will be done based on the total bid amount submitted, and the lowest-priced technically qualified bidders will be invited for reverse auction to finalize the awarding decision.

While specific dates should be referred directly in the tender document, bidders must ensure they remain aware of bid submission deadlines and schedule for opening of bids following submission guidelines accurately.

MSEs are eligible for preferential treatment and relief from stringent experience and turnover requirements, as per government policies aimed at promoting micro and small enterprises.

The tender encourages sourcing from local suppliers, providing a preference for indigenous products that meet specified local content requirements, thereby promoting domestic manufacturing capabilities.

Bidders must meet the specified local content percentage to qualify for purchase preferences, ensuring that a minimum of 50% local input is used for Class 1 suppliers and 20% for Class 2, per government mandates.