Invitation to Bid - Microwave Disinfection equipment

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity, maintaining an average annual turnover of INR 5 Lakhs, and having a minimum of 3 years of past experience in delivering similar equipment. Compliance with additional criteria regarding OEM turnover is also necessary.

Bidders are required to submit various certificates including OEM Authorization, MSE certificates (if applicable), and any additional documentation as requested in the terms of reference. Attention must be paid to specific requirements that may vary for exemptions.

To register, prospective bidders must create an account on the designated bidding portal and provide necessary documentation including their registration details, financials, and compliance certificates to be eligible to bid.

Documents must be submitted in specified formats as detailed in the tender guidelines, typically including PDF, DOCX, and other formats as delineated in the submission instructions. All documents should be legibly formatted to ensure clarity.

Bidders must comply with specific technical specifications provided in the linked documents. These specifications cover operational efficacy, energy consumption, and safety features pertinent to the disinfection processes.

The equipment must adhere to recognized industry standards for safety and efficiency in medical waste disinfection. Compliance with the specifications outlined in the tender documentation will be evaluated.

Compliance entails meeting the technical specifications and eligibility criteria outlined in the tender documents, as well as adhering to any environmental or safety regulations applicable during operation.

The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required is INR 120,000, which serves as a bid security. This amount must be submitted along with the technical bid to proceed further in the evaluation process.

Bidders must provide a performance security as outlined in the contractual terms after the award of the contract. The details regarding the amount and form will be specified in the award notification.

Payment terms will be stipulated in the tender documents and typically include milestones contingent on successful delivery and installation of the equipment. Bidders should submit a detailed payment proposal in their financial bids.

Price evaluation will consider total cost-effectiveness, with emphasis on technical compliance, awarded bids that meet economic criteria, and alignment with the budgetary constraints set forth by the buyer.

All submissions must be done electronically through the designated online portal as specified in the tender guidelines. Physical submissions may not be accepted.

Typically, the critical timelines include the bid submission deadline and bid opening date, which are confirmed in the official tender documentation. It is essential to adhere to these deadlines to ensure valid bids.

The evaluation process includes thorough scrutiny of technical compliance, review of financial bids, and an assessment of overall value offered by bidders. Successful bidders will be notified post-evaluation.

Results of the evaluation will be communicated to the bidders via the provided communication channels indicated in the tender documents, typically following the completion of the evaluation process.

MSEs may receive exemptions from certain eligibility criteria regarding prior experience and turnover, thereby providing them greater opportunities to participate in this tender.

Yes, startups can avail exemptions from the experience criteria as described in the tender documents, encouraging participation from new and innovative businesses.