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The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity, providing evidence of previous relevant work experience, and having necessary manufacturer authorization, especially for OEM products. Bidders must also demonstrate a minimum turnover as specified in the tender documents. If seeking exemptions for experience or turnover, appropriate documentation must be submitted for evaluation.

Bidders must ensure that all technical specifications and standards detailed in the tender documentation and the accompanying BoQ are strictly followed. This includes compliance with quality assurance standards relevant to networking equipment. Failure to meet these specifications may result in disqualification.

The EMD for this tender is set at INR 475,000 and must be submitted with the bid to ensure compliance. The deposit is a safeguard for the issuing authority against potential default by bidders. Further, the performance security requirements will be confirmed upon successful bid acceptance, often necessitating a proportionate deposit based on the contract value.

The evaluation will follow a total value wise evaluation based on the financial implications and compliance with the technical and eligibility criteria. Bids will be assessed against set benchmarks, and the most compliant and economically viable option will be selected.

MSEs are provided specific advantages in terms of exemption from certain eligibility criteria if they can substantiate their Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises status. Furthermore, these provisions align with the government's Make in India initiative, encouraging the participation of local businesses and promoting domestic production.