Contract Bidding Open For Layer - 3 Distribution Switch in RANCHI, JHARKHAND

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity, having at least 3 years of relevant experience supplying similar products, and achieving a minimum average annual turnover of INR 50 Lakh for the last three years. OEMs should have an average turnover of INR 400 Lakh. Compliance with all stipulated technical specifications is mandatory.

Bidders are required to submit certificates including the OEM Authorization Certificate, experience documentation, and a comprehensive list of all supporting documents as mentioned in the ATC (Additional Terms and Conditions).

To register, bidders must complete the registration process on the GeM Portal, ensuring that all necessary information and documentation are provided accurately to facilitate smooth bidding.

Documents should be submitted in the formats specified in the tender document. Typically, PDF or image formats (JPG, PNG) are preferred; refer to the GeM Portal for precise requirements.

The technical specifications include compliance with specific operational and quality standards defined in the tender document. Bidders must ensure their products meet the operational metrics specified for Layer - 3 switches.

Every submission must align with the quality expectations set forth in the tender, which include performance metrics and compliance with recognized standards for networking hardware.

Successful bidders must comply with all procurement regulations outlined in the GeM GTC, including but not limited to maintaining documentation and adhering to delivery timelines.

The EMD amount is INR 100,000, and the performance security (ePBG) must be 2% of the total contract value, maintained over a duration of 62 months.

Payment terms will generally be outlined in the purchase order post-evaluation, including provisions for payables upon delivery and acceptance of the switches.

The evaluation process will consider the overall financial proposal, requiring compliance with quality and technical standards along with the pricing strategy, applying the H1-Highest Priced Bid Elimination.

Bids must be submitted electronically via the GeM Portal, with all relevant documents attached as per the specified submission guidelines.

While specific dates are subject to change, bidders should refer to the tender documentation for the timelines for bid submission, opening, and any further technical clarifications allowed.

MSEs are exempt from the years of experience and turnover requirements contingent on meeting quality and technical specifications as outlined in the tender.

No, startups are not entitled to exemptions concerning either experience or turnover criteria in this tender.

This procurement process operates within the frameworks established by the Make in India initiative, encouraging local manufacturing and compliance with domestic procurement rules where applicable.