ESIC Employees State Insurance Corporation DG-Set O&M Tender 2026 India – Upto 500 Hours, Make In India Preference, EMD ₹115706

Tender Overview

Organization: Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) – Property/Infrastructure care for DG-Set Operation & Maintenance (Package 2) with operational and semi-comprehensive maintenance. Scope: maintenance for DG sets up to 500 hours; Estimated value: ₹2,314,138; EMD: ₹115,706. Location details: service office must be in the state of the consignee; strong emphasis on service support presence. Key differentiator: inclusion of 25% scope/duration adjustment, and local content requirements under Make In India. Unique: dedicated toll-free service line, escalation matrix, and mandatory OEM/certification submissions. This tender targets qualified bidders capable of quick deployment and robust after-sales support. This procurement seeks reliable O&M for critical power backup assets in ESIC facilities, with a focus on compliance and timely delivery.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service: DG-set Operation & Maintenance with operational and semi-comprehensive coverage for up to 500 hours.
• Standards/Certifications: Not specified in BOQ; bidders must provide certificates as per bid document (ATC/Corrigendum applicable).
• Delivery/Support Requirements: Office of Service Provider must be located in the state of the consignee; dedicated toll-free service number; clear escalation matrix.
• Scope Details: 25% increase/decrease permitted in contract scope or duration at issuance; lumpsum adjustments possible with service provider consent.
• Eligibility Cues: Make In India preference with 50% local content requirement; OEM certificate on local content % and locations where value addition occurs; for value over ₹10 crore, auditor certification may be required.
• EMD/Financials: EMD ₹115,706; organization must be solvent and not in liquidation; upload undertaking.
• Other: Ensure submission of all required certificates and documents to avoid rejection; ensure service support capabilities meet statutory terms.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹115,706 secured via appropriate instrument; must be submitted with bid.
• Local Content: 50% minimum local content; OEM certificate detailing local value addition locations; for >₹10 crore bids, auditor/cost auditor verification required.
• Make In India: Class 1 local supplier preference applied; bid may be reserved accordingly.
• Service Availability: Office of service provider in the state of consignee; dedicated toll-free support and escalation matrix.
• Contract Flexibility: 25% scope/duration change allowed at contract issue; post-issuance changes capped at 25%.
• Documentation: Submission of all certificates/documents listed in the bid document/ATC; non-submission leads to rejection.
• Eligibility: No liquidation or bankruptcy; bidders must provide undertakings on financial standing.
• Payment/Delivery: Terms as per tender document; delivery timelines and payment terms to be specified in the final contract.