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Invitation to Bid - Copper Alloy Fancy Taps for Bathroom as per IS 8931 (Latest),Copper Alloy Fancy Taps for Bathroom a in WEST KAMENG, ARUNACHAL PRADESH

Bid Publish Date

20-Dec-2024, 3:49 pm

Bid End Date

10-Jan-2025, 4:00 pm

EMD

₹2,00,000

Value

₹40,00,000

Progress

Issue20-Dec-2024, 3:49 pm
Technical01-Oct-2025, 1:42 pm
Financial
AwardPending
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Quantity

3560

Category

Copper Alloy Fancy Taps for Bathroom as per IS 8931 (Latest)

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Categories 64

Public procurement opportunity for Indian Army Copper Alloy Fancy Taps for Bathroom as per IS 8931 (Latest) (Q3), Floor Drain Traps (Q3), Soap Dish - Case (Q4), Towel Rail / Ring for Bathroom (Q3), Door Stopper double Brass, Paint Road marking white, Glass shelve diplomat alumn 600 mm, Dellinators, Cat eyes, Solar cat eyes, Solar stud cat eyes, Convex mirror 600mm with stand, Speed breaker 500mm, PVC door seal 900mm, Knob for cupbord 40mm, Piano hinges, CPVC pipe 15mm, CPVC pipe 20mm, Elephant Shield Liquid Rubber, CP WHB mixer 15mm, Nipple extension CP 15mm long, PVC pipe SWR 75mm, PVC pipe SWR 100mm, PVC bend 75mm, PVC socket 75mm, PVC Tee 75mm, CP curtain bracket 20mm, Water proofing epoxy rexin, CP female for curtain rod, Synthetic enamel paint brown, Synthetic enamel paint red, Synthetic enamel paint black, Synthetic enamel paint white, Synthetic enamel paint green, Painting brush 4 inch, Writing brush, Oilbond distemper, PVC multi floor trap 50mm, PVC multi floor trap 75mm, PVC bend 50mm, Brass door handle boe type 100mm, CP health faucet 15mm, Corner glass sheleves, EWC with flushing cistern, Kitchen sink coupling 32mm, Float valve 25mm w ball, Thread tape white, Pre cast cement concrete manhole cover 1 pt 5m by pt 45m by pt 10 m, Ply wood 8 ft by 4 ft by 4 mm thick BWR, Fevicol SH, Beeding Teak wood size 20 mm by 6 mm by 8 ft long, Beeding wooden 25 by 6mm by 8 feet long, Beeding PVC of size 12 by 6 mm by 8 ft long, Ply wood 2400 by 1200 by 6 mm, Mirror for table dressing gents, Mirror for table dressing ladies, Block board 8 ft by 4 ft by 18 by 19 mm, MS Screw Wood 35 mm, Cane plastic 3 pt 5 to 4mm, Varnish, French Polish, MS Screw Wood 25 mm, Pink primer for wood, MS Screw Wood 45 mm, Plastic laminated sheet teak colour 2 pt 44 by 1 pt 22, Paint Olive Green, Ra sienaa powder yellow colour, MS Screw wood 15 mm, MS Screw wood 20 mm, Blaize Cloth green 1 pt 5 mtr width, Fevicol SR Dendrite, Nails wire steel 50 mm, MS Screw Wood 75 mm, PVC board 8 inch by 6 inch by 2 inch, Sand paper No 50, Nails wire steel 100 mm, Panel pin 15 mm, Rexine cloth 1 pt 5 mtr width black colour, Nails wire steel 80 mm, Bow handle aluminium 100 mm, Sand paper No 80, Cloath Tapesty 48 inch width of sofa set, Pegs brass 75 mm, Cane plastic 2mm, Nails wire steel 25 mm, Nails wire steel 40 mm, MS Screw Wood 65 mm, Turpentine oil, Cloth Mal Mal, MS Screw Wood 50 mm, Paint enamelled off white, Lime Brush, Shoes pvc for chair easy, Nails wire steel 65 mm, Red oxide Paint, Painting brush 25mm, Knob arcylic, Paint enamelled black, Nut and bolt 20 mm by 4 inch full thread, Nut and bolt 8 mm by 20 cm full thread, Nut and bolt 8 mm 15 cm full thread, Nut and bolt 15 mm 4 inch full thread, Plywood 7 ft by 3 ft by 12mm BWR, Cushion for sofa 21 inch by 22 inch, Gray paint, Lakh dana for polish, Chandras Gum for polish in WEST KAMENG, ARUNACHAL PRADESH. Quantity: 3560 issued by. Submission Deadline: 10-01-2025 16: 00: 00. View full details and respond.

Documents 15

GeM-Bidding-7276980.pdf

Main Document

GeM Category Specification

GEM_CATEGORY_SPECIFICATION

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BOQ Document

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GEM General Terms and Conditions Document

GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS

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Bill of Quantities (BOQ) 103 Items

Item # Title Description Quantity Unit Consignee Delivery (Days)
1 Door Stopper double Brass Door Stopper double Brass Make Godrej Arjent Classic 50 nos bsotenga 30
2 Paint Road marking white Paint Road marking white Make Asian Paint Berger Nerolac 83 ltrs bsotenga 30
3 Glass shelve diplomat alumn 600 mm Glass shelve diplomat alumn 600 mm Make Prayag Cera Shakti 34 nos bsotenga 30
4 Dellinators Dellinators Make Oscar Johnson Shakti 100 nos bsotenga 30
5 Cat eyes Cat eyes Make Oscar Johnson Shakti 125 nos bsotenga 30
6 Solar cat eyes Solar cat eyes Make Oscar Johnson Shakti 250 nos bsotenga 30
7 Solar stud cat eyes Solar stud cat eyes Make Oscar Johnson Shakti 250 nos bsotenga 30
8 Convex mirror 600mm with stand Convex mirror 600mm with stand Make Oscar Johnson shakti 4 nos bsotenga 30
9 Speed breaker 500mm Speed breaker 500mm Make Oscar Johnson Shakti 5 rm bsotenga 30
10 PVC door seal 900mm PVC door seal 900mm Best Quality 13 nos bsotenga 30
11 Knob for cupbord 40mm Knob for cupbord 40mm Best Quality 13 nos bsotenga 30
12 Piano hinges Piano hinges Make Classic Pearl Shakti 8 rm bsotenga 30
13 CPVC pipe 15mm CPVC pipe 15mm Make Finolex Supreme Ashirvad 50 rm bsotenga 30
14 CPVC pipe 20mm CPVC pipe 20mm Make Finolex Supreme Ashirvad 25 rm bsotenga 30
15 Elephant Shield Liquid Rubber Elephant Shield Liquid Rubber Best Quality 10 ltrs bsotenga 30
16 CP WHB mixer 15mm CP WHB mixer 15mm Make Prayag Pearl Shakti 15 nos bsotenga 30
17 Nipple extension CP 15mm long Nipple extension CP 15mm long Make Prayag Pearl Shakti 13 nos bsotenga 30
18 PVC pipe SWR 75mm PVC pipe SWR 75mm Make Finolex Supreme Ashirvad 15 rm bsotenga 30
19 PVC pipe SWR 100mm PVC pipe SWR 100mm Make Finolex Supreme Ashirvad 11 rm bsotenga 30
20 PVC bend 75mm PVC bend 75mm Make Finolex Supreme Ashirvad 1 nos bsotenga 30
21 PVC socket 75mm PVC socket 75mm Make Finolex Supreme Ashirvad 1 nos bsotenga 30
22 PVC Tee 75mm PVC Tee 75mm Make Finolex Supreme Ashirvad 1 nos bsotenga 30
23 CP curtain bracket 20mm CP curtain bracket 20mm Best Quality 75 nos bsotenga 30
24 Water proofing epoxy rexin Water proofing epoxy rexin Best Quality 8 kgs bsotenga 30
25 CP female for curtain rod CP female for curtain rod Best Quality 75 nos bsotenga 30
26 Synthetic enamel paint brown Synthetic enamel paint brown Make Asian Paint Berger Nerolac 3 ltrs bsotenga 30
27 Synthetic enamel paint red Synthetic enamel paint red Make Asian Paint Berger Nerolac 3 ltrs bsotenga 30
28 Synthetic enamel paint black Synthetic enamel paint black Make Asian Paint Berger Nerolac 3 ltrs bsotenga 30
29 Synthetic enamel paint white Synthetic enamel paint white Make Asian Paint Berger Nerolac 3 ltrs bsotenga 30
30 Synthetic enamel paint green Synthetic enamel paint green Make Asian Paint Berger Nerolac 3 ltrs bsotenga 30
31 Painting brush 4 inch Painting brush 4 inch Make Horsegold Hipo Kripal 1 nos bsotenga 30
32 Writing brush Writing brush Make Horsegold Hipo Kripal 1 nos bsotenga 30
33 Oilbond distemper Oilbond distemper Make Asian Paint Berger Nerolac 15 ltrs bsotenga 30
34 PVC multi floor trap 50mm PVC multi floor trap 50mm Make Finolex Suprem Ashirvad 1 nos bsotenga 30
35 PVC multi floor trap 75mm PVC multi floor trap 75mm Make Finolex Supreme Ashirvad 3 nos bsotenga 30
36 PVC bend 50mm PVC bend 50mm Make Finolex Supreme Ashirvad 1 nos bsotenga 30
37 Brass door handle boe type 100mm Brass door handle boe type 100mm Make Classic Tata Jindal 3 nos bsotenga 30
38 CP health faucet 15mm CP health faucet 15mm Make Prayag Ashirvad Supreme 15 nos bsotenga 30
39 Corner glass sheleves Corner glass sheleves Make Prayag Ashirvad Supreme 10 nos bsotenga 30
40 EWC with flushing cistern EWC with flushing cistern Make Hindware Cera Parryware 1 nos bsotenga 30
41 Kitchen sink coupling 32mm Kitchen sink coupling 32mm Make Prayag Ashirvad Supreme 8 nos bsotenga 30
42 Float valve 25mm w ball Float valve 25mm w ball Make Prayag Pearl Shakti 10 nos bsotenga 30
43 Thread tape white Thread tape white Best Quality 20 roll bsotenga 30
44 Pre cast cement concrete manhole cover 1 pt 5m by pt 45m by pt 10 m Pre cast cement concrete manhole cover 1 pt 5m by pt 45m by pt 10 m Best Quality 38 nos bsotenga 30
45 Ply wood 8 ft by 4 ft by 4 mm thick BWR Ply wood 8 ft by 4 ft by 4 mm thick BWR Make Century Kitply Greenply 21 nos bsotenga 30
46 Fevicol SH Fevicol SH Make Pidilite Asian British 45 kgs bsotenga 30
47 Beeding Teak wood size 20 mm by 6 mm by 8 ft long Beeding Teak wood size 20 mm by 6 mm by 8 ft long Make Greenply Action Tessa Kitply 4 nos bsotenga 30
48 Beeding wooden 25 by 6mm by 8 feet long Beeding wooden 25 by 6mm by 8 feet long Make Greenply Action Tessa Kitply 65 nos bsotenga 30
49 Beeding PVC of size 12 by 6 mm by 8 ft long Beeding PVC of size 12 by 6 mm by 8 ft long Make Greenply Action Tessa Kitply 16 nos bsotenga 30
50 Ply wood 2400 by 1200 by 6 mm Ply wood 2400 by 1200 by 6 mm Make Century Kitply Greenply 11 nos bsotenga 30
51 Mirror for table dressing gents Mirror for table dressing gents Make Modi Guard Saint Gobin Asahi 10 nos bsotenga 30
52 Mirror for table dressing ladies Mirror for table dressing ladies Make Modi Guard Saint Gobin Asahi 11 nos bsotenga 30
53 Block board 8 ft by 4 ft by 18 by 19 mm Block board 8 ft by 4 ft by 18 by 19 mm Make Century Kitply Greenply 20 nos bsotenga 30
54 MS Screw Wood 35 mm MS Screw Wood 35 mm Best Quality 63 pkt bsotenga 30
55 Cane plastic 3 pt 5 to 4mm Cane plastic 3 pt 5 to 4mm Best Quality 28 kgs bsotenga 30
56 Varnish Varnish Make Asian Paint Berger British 37 ltrs bsotenga 30
57 French Polish French Polish Best Quality 20 ltrs bsotenga 30
58 MS Screw Wood 25 mm MS Screw Wood 25 mm Best Quality 19 pkt bsotenga 30
59 Pink primer for wood Pink primer for wood Make Asian Paint Berger Nerolac 13 ltrs bsotenga 30
60 MS Screw Wood 45 mm MS Screw Wood 45 mm Best Quality 6 kgs bsotenga 30
61 Plastic laminated sheet teak colour 2 pt 44 by 1 pt 22 Plastic laminated sheet teak colour 2 pt 44 by 1 pt 22 Best Quality 8 nos bsotenga 30
62 Paint Olive Green Paint Olive Green Asian Paint Berger British 29 ltr bsotenga 30
63 Ra sienaa powder yellow colour Ra sienaa powder yellow colour Best Quality 33 kgs bsotenga 30
64 MS Screw wood 15 mm MS Screw wood 15 mm Best Quality 16 pkt bsotenga 30
65 MS Screw wood 20 mm MS Screw wood 20 mm Best Quality 61 pkt bsotenga 30
66 Blaize Cloth green 1 pt 5 mtr width Blaize Cloth green 1 pt 5 mtr width Best Quality 52 mtrs bsotenga 30
67 Fevicol SR Dendrite Fevicol SR Dendrite Make Pidilite Asian British 78 kgs bsotenga 30
68 Nails wire steel 50 mm Nails wire steel 50 mm Best Quality 44 kgs bsotenga 30
69 MS Screw Wood 75 mm MS Screw Wood 75 mm Best Quality 35 pkt bsotenga 30
70 PVC board 8 inch by 6 inch by 2 inch PVC board 8 inch by 6 inch by 2 inch Make Presto Plast Presto Teak Kinjal 49 nos bsotenga 30
71 Sand paper No 50 Sand paper No 50 Best Quality 86 sheet bsotenga 30
72 Nails wire steel 100 mm Nails wire steel 100 mm Best Quality 31 kgs bsotenga 30
73 Panel pin 15 mm Panel pin 15 mm Make Jindal TATA Prakash 12 kgs bsotenga 30
74 Rexine cloth 1 pt 5 mtr width black colour Rexine cloth 1 pt 5 mtr width black colour Best Quality 22 rm bsotenga 30
75 Nails wire steel 80 mm Nails wire steel 80 mm Best Quality 22 kgs bsotenga 30
76 Bow handle aluminium 100 mm Bow handle aluminium 100 mm Make Godrej Arjent Classic 63 nos bsotenga 30
77 Sand paper No 80 Sand paper No 80 Best Quality 51 sheet bsotenga 30
78 Cloath Tapesty 48 inch width of sofa set Cloath Tapesty 48 inch width of sofa set Best Quality 75 rm bsotenga 30
79 Pegs brass 75 mm Pegs brass 75 mm Best Quality 49 nos bsotenga 30
80 Cane plastic 2mm Cane plastic 2mm Best Quality 36 kgs bsotenga 30
81 Nails wire steel 25 mm Nails wire steel 25 mm Best Quality 38 kgs bsotenga 30
82 Nails wire steel 40 mm Nails wire steel 40 mm Best Quality 25 kgs bsotenga 30
83 MS Screw Wood 65 mm MS Screw Wood 65 mm Best Quality 43 pkt bsotenga 30
84 Turpentine oil Turpentine oil Make Asian Paint Berger Nerolac 17 ltrs bsotenga 30
85 Cloth Mal Mal Cloth Mal Mal Best Quality 24 rm bsotenga 30
86 MS Screw Wood 50 mm MS Screw Wood 50 mm Best Quality 30 pkt bsotenga 30
87 Paint enamelled off white Paint enamelled off white Make Asian Paint Berger Nerolac 84 ltrs bsotenga 30
88 Lime Brush Lime Brush Make Asian Paint Berger Nerolac 9 nos bsotenga 30
89 Shoes pvc for chair easy Shoes pvc for chair easy Best Quality 88 nos bsotenga 30
90 Nails wire steel 65 mm Nails wire steel 65 mm Best Quality 11 kgs bsotenga 30
91 Red oxide Paint Red oxide Paint Make Asian Paint Berger Nerolac 16 ltrs bsotenga 30
92 Painting brush 25mm Painting brush 25mm Asian Paint Berger British 5 nos bsotenga 30
93 Knob arcylic Knob arcylic Best Quality 32 nos bsotenga 30
94 Paint enamelled black Paint enamelled black Make Asian Paint Berger Nerolac 20 ltrs bsotenga 30
95 Nut and bolt 20 mm by 4 inch full thread Nut and bolt 20 mm by 4 inch full thread Best Quality 35 nos bsotenga 30
96 Nut and bolt 8 mm by 20 cm full thread Nut and bolt 8 mm by 20 cm full thread Best Quality 92 nos bsotenga 30
97 Nut and bolt 8 mm 15 cm full thread Nut and bolt 8 mm 15 cm full thread Best Quality 35 kgs bsotenga 30
98 Nut and bolt 15 mm 4 inch full thread Nut and bolt 15 mm 4 inch full thread Best Quality 32 kgs bsotenga 30
99 Plywood 7 ft by 3 ft by 12mm BWR Plywood 7 ft by 3 ft by 12mm BWR Make Century Kitply Greenply 50 nos bsotenga 30
100 Cushion for sofa 21 inch by 22 inch Cushion for sofa 21 inch by 22 inch Best Quality 88 nos bsotenga 30
101 Gray paint Gray paint Make Asian Paint Berger Nerolac 5 ltrs bsotenga 30
102 Lakh dana for polish Lakh dana for polish Best Quality 5 kgs bsotenga 30
103 Chandras Gum for polish Chandras Gum for polish Best Quality 5 kgs bsotenga 30

Required Documents

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Experience Criteria

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Past Performance

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Bidder Turnover

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Certificate (Requested in ATC)

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OEM Authorization Certificate

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Compliance of BoQ specification and supporting document *In case any bidder is seeking exemption from Experience / Turnover Criteria

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the supporting documents to prove his eligibility for exemption must be uploaded for evaluation by the buyer

Technical Results

S.No Seller Item Date Status
1M/S MAA TRADERS   Under PMAMake : JAYNAM Model : PRM-101 C.P BIB COCK 20MM10-01-2025 13:42:47Qualified
2M/S R N ENTERPRISES   Under PMAMake : JAYNAM Model : PRM-101 C.P BIB COCK 20MM10-01-2025 08:45:53Qualified
3MS AKRITI ENTERPRISE   Under PMAMake : JAYNAM Model : PRM-101 C.P BIB COCK 20MM10-01-2025 08:18:56Qualified

Financial Results

Rank Seller Price Item
L1MS AKRITI ENTERPRISE(MSE,MII)( MSE Social Category:OBC )    Under PMA₹45,73,993Item Categories : Copper Alloy Fancy Taps for Bathroom as per IS 8931 (Latest),Copper Alloy Fancy Taps for Bathroom a
L2M/S R N ENTERPRISES (MSE,MII)( MSE Social Category:ST )    Under PMA₹48,54,475Item Categories : Copper Alloy Fancy Taps for Bathroom as per IS 8931 (Latest),Copper Alloy Fancy Taps for Bathroom a
L3M/S MAA TRADERS (MSE,MII)( MSE Social Category:OBC )    Under PMA₹50,29,702Item Categories : Copper Alloy Fancy Taps for Bathroom as per IS 8931 (Latest),Copper Alloy Fancy Taps for Bathroom a

Frequently Asked Questions

Key insights about ARUNACHAL PRADESH tender market

## FAQs
What are the eligibility requirements for **GEM/2024/B/5731723**?

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity, possessing a minimum of 3 years of experience in the supply of similar items, and submitting all necessary documentation to demonstrate compliance with specific criteria set in the tender.

What certificates are required for participation in the tender?

Participants are required to submit various certificates including experience certificates, OEM authorization, and compliance certificates that reflect adherence to IS standards for the respective items.

How can I register to participate in this tender process?

Interested bidders can register on the GeM (Government e-Marketplace) portal, which facilitates the bidding process for government tenders. Following registration, bidders can view and apply for available tenders.

What formats are accepted for document submission?

Document submissions must be in PDF format, and any forms or declarations specified in the tender document should be duly filled before upload.

What are the technical specifications for the items listed in this tender?

The technical specifications are detailed in the BoQ section of the tender document. Bidders must comply with all given specifications, especially for items like Copper Alloy Fancy Taps as per IS 8931.

What quality standards must be adhered to during production?

All items must meet the relevant Indian Standards (IS) as specified in the tender documentation, ensuring high durability and performance standards that correspond with military requirements.

What are the compliance requirements for the products?

Compliance will involve ensuring that all provided products meet the specifications outlined in the BoQ and conform to relevant Indian standards, as well as any additional technical criteria specified in the tender.

Are there any testing criteria outlined for the items?

The tender may require specific testing criteria to ensure that all products meet quality and performance benchmarks prior to acceptance which will be outlined during the evaluation process.

What is the amount of the **Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)** required?

An EMD of ₹200,000 is mandatory to be submitted along with the technical bid to ensure commitment and seriousness regarding the tender submission.

What are the performance security requirements after winning the bid?

Post-bid acceptance, successful bidders might be required to present a performance security, details of which will be provided in the contract terms following the tender award.

How are the payment terms structured for this tender?

Payment terms are usually detailed in the contract but generally include provisions for upfront payments, milestone payments, or payments upon successful delivery and inspection of goods.

How will price evaluation be conducted?

The price evaluation will be based on the total bid value while considering compliance with the technical specifications and overall cost to ensure the most favorable terms for the department.

How can submissions be made for this tender?

Submissions can be completed through the GeM portal, where all bids are expected to be uploaded in accordance with the submission guidelines outlined in the bid documents.

What are the critical timelines and deadlines for this process?

Timelines are specified in the tender document; bidders must adhere to the specified submission deadlines to ensure their bids are considered. Key dates include bid opening and submission deadlines.

What advantages do **Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs)** receive from this tender?

MSEs may receive benefits such as exemption for experience criteria, or reduced earnest money deposits as part of the government's initiative to promote small-scale enterprises’ participation.

Are provisions made for startups participating in this tender?

Yes, the tender encourages participation from startups and provides provisions that may include waivers for certain eligibility requirements, subject to relevant supporting documentation.

Is compliance with the **Make in India** initiative required for this tender?

Conformance to the Make in India initiative may be encouraged, requiring participants to affirm that the products supplied are produced or manufactured in India. This is part of promoting local manufacturing.

What rules apply to local content in procurement for this tender?

Local content rules would typically require that a certain percentage of the materials supplied under the tender be sourced from Indian manufacturers, boosting local industry and compliance with government procurement guidelines.