Tender Overview
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) β Department of Agricultural Research and Education seeks a Laser Land Leveller under a government procurement framework, with the procurement location centered in Cuttack, Odisha. The tender supports an option clause allowing up to 25% quantity adjustment at contracted rates, and a delivery period linked to the original order with a minimum 30-day extension. Bidders must ensure compliance with supplier/financial integrity, and the instrument must align with the OEMβs literature and installation proof. The contract emphasizes manufacturer authorization and formal documentation, including a valid GST-compliant invoice to the consignee and secure performance guarantees as per GeM guidelines. The unique requirement is the need to submit original manufacturer literature and an installation certificate for similar items, with non-exempt MSME startups receiving modified evaluation treatment.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product name: Laser Land Leveller
 - Category: Q3 machinery procurement under ICAR-CRRI
 - Option clause: up to 25% quantity increase/decrease at contracted rates
 - Delivery: from last date of original delivery order with minimum 30 days increment if extended
 - EMD/PBG: Terms aligned with GeM; successful bidder may submit Demand Draft (DD) in favor of Director, ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack; DD payable at SBI, Nayabazar, Cuttack; hard copy delivery within 15 days
 - Invoice: raised in the consignee name with GSTIN of the consignee
 - OEM authorization: required from authorized distributors with complete contact details
 - Literature/installation: mandatory OEM literature and installation certificate; bidder website must carry make/model for verification
 - ** MSME clause**: startup MSMEs may receive relaxed prior experience requirements
 
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/Performance Security: GeM-compliant submission; DD option available; PBG acceptable per GeM GTC
 - Manufacturer authorization: OEM authorization certificate with item name, bid number, and bidder details
 - Invoicing: GSTIN of consignee on the invoice; ensure alignment with consignee details
 - Delivery lead time: original delivery period; option-driven extensions follow a defined calculation formula
 - Documentation: Manufacturer literature, product catalogue/brochure, and installation certificate; ensure bid references OEM make and model
 - Eligibility considerations: not explicitly stated for liquidation status; circular acceptance for MSME startups per ATC clauses
 - Penalty/quality: standard performance guarantees and potential LD under contract terms