Invitation to Bid - Welding Electrodes for Bus Body Building Parts as per IS 814:2004 (with Latest Amendments)

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity capable of providing an OEM Authorization Certificate. Bidders must also ensure compliance with the specified technical documentation and support documentation necessary for exemption requests concerning **experience/**turnover criteria.

Participants must submit the following documents: an OEM Authorization Certificate, compliance supporting documents as outlined in the BoQ, and additional documents requested in the Attributable Conditions (ATC).

Bidders must complete the registration process on the official GeM platform to participate. This includes supplying all necessary organizational details and documentation prior to submitting bids.

All documents must be submitted electronically in formats specified in the tender documents. The required formats are typically PDF or other standard formats as outlined during the tender notification.

The technical specifications mandate adherence to the IS 814:2004 standards. This includes detailed characteristics such as material composition, size, and performance criteria that ensure safe and effective use in bus body construction.

Bidders must comply with applicable quality standards set forth in IS 814:2004 and demonstrate that their products meet the specified technical criteria through proper documentation and certification.

All bidders must demonstrate compliance with the documents requested and ensure their submissions conform to the outlined specifications regarding welding electrodes to avoid disqualification.

While specific testing criteria are not mentioned, compliance with IS 814:2004 standards implies that adequate quality testing and certification processes are necessary to validate the technical compliance of the welding electrodes.

There is no EMD requirement for this tender, allowing for a smoother bidding process for all participants without financial barriers.

Similar to the EMD, there are no performance security requirements stipulated in the tender documents, simplifying the participation process.

Details regarding payment terms can be specified after the evaluation and selection process. Successful bidders will be notified of the payment terms during the contract finalization phase.

Prices will be evaluated using a total value-wise evaluation method, focusing on completeness and compliance with the bid's stipulated requirements, ensuring that cost-effective bids are awarded priority.

Bidders must submit their proposals electronically through the official GeM e-procurement portal, ensuring they meet all formatting and documentation requirements.

Specific dates for bid submission and opening are outlined in the official bid document; bidders should refer to those for precise deadlines to ensure timely participation.

Bidders will be notified of the results via email or the GeM platform after the evaluation process is complete. Successful bidders will receive further documentation outlining the next steps.

MSEs have purchase preference in this tender, promoting participation and support for local small businesses, although there are no exemptions for experience or turnover criteria in this tender.

Startups are invited to participate but must adhere to the same eligibility standards, with no exemptions for experience or turnover, ensuring an equitable competition environment.

The tender is aligned with the 'Make in India' initiative by reserving procurement for Class 1 local suppliers, thus promoting local content and manufacturing, and contributing to domestic economic growth.