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Balmer Lawrie & Company Limited Forklift Hiring Tender Serampore West Bengal 2025 ISO/ISI Compliant 2025

Bid Publish Date

29-Nov-2025, 12:26 pm

Bid End Date

09-Dec-2025, 1:00 pm

EMD

₹43,000

Progress

Issue29-Nov-2025, 12:26 pm
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Quantity

1

Bid Type

Single Packet Bid

Categories 8

Tender Overview

Balmer Lawrie And Company Limited invites bids for Hiring of Battery Operated Forklift Trucks with Operator at a 3PL Warehouse, Serampore, West Bengal. The opportunity concerns procurement of forklift hire services with operator for warehouse operations. EMD: ₹43,000. The tender specifies Make in India/Local supplier considerations and micro/SME preferences with price-banding and local content certifications. This is a service procurement focusing on skilled warehousing equipment support rather than a goods supply contract. The document indicates emphasis on compliance with public procurement policies and OEM-based local content declarations where applicable.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Service category: Battery operated forklift trucks with operator for a 3PL warehouse
  • Location: Serampore, West Bengal; venue: Balmer Lawrie facility or designated 3PL site
  • EMD: ₹43,000 (paid as per tender terms)
  • No detailed technical specs provided in the available data; bidders should anticipate standard operator-led forklift service requirements and alignment to local procurement rules
  • Procurement scope is a service contract rather than a one-time goods supply; bidders must demonstrate capability to supply trained operators and compliant equipment during the contract period
  • Standalone BOQ is not provided; readiness to align with future BOQ/contract deliverables is implied

Terms & Eligibility

  • Purchase preferences apply for MSEs with evidence of manufacturing or service provision capability
  • Make in India local content requirements apply (Class 1 local supplier eligibility) with appropriate OEM certificates
  • Bidders must upload documentary evidence for eligibility, local content and MSE status as part of bid submission
  • Maximum reliance on local supplier preferences is subject to policy definitions and bidder’s capability to meet OEM/local content criteria
  • Ensure compliance with central procurement policies and vendor qualification norms to maintain eligibility for award

Key Specifications

  • Product/Service: Battery operated forklift trucks with operator for 3PL warehouse

  • Location: Serampore, West Bengal

  • Estimated value: Not specified

  • EMD: ₹43,000

  • Standards/Certifications: Not specified in data; expect standard operator safety and forklift operation compliance

  • Delivery/Deployment: Based on contract schedule; no explicit dates provided

  • Brand/OEM requirements: Not specified; OEM certifications may apply for Make in India preference

Terms & Conditions

  • EMD of ₹43,000 required with bid submission

  • MSE and Make in India preferences may apply with documentation

  • Class-1 local supplier eligibility with OEM/local content certificates

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Not detailed in data; bidders should expect standard government-like payment terms post-delivery/verification per contract.

Delivery Schedule

No explicit delivery dates; contract will define deployment timeline at award.

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Not specified; typical contracts may include LD for non-performance or delay as per Balmer Lawrie policy.

Bidder Eligibility

  • Service provider with forklift operation capability and operator onboarding

  • Demonstrated experience in warehousing equipment services

  • Compliance with MSE and Make in India preferences as applicable

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Required Documents

1

GST registration certificate

2

PAN card

3

Experience certificates for forklift/warehouse service

4

Financial statements or turnover proof demonstrating capability to undertake service

5

EMD submission receipt or online payment confirmation

6

Technical bid documents or service capability proof

7

OEM authorisation or service partner confirmation (if applicable)

8

Documentation evidencing local content/class-I local supplier status (if claiming Make in India preference)

Frequently Asked Questions

Key insights about WEST BENGAL tender market

How to bid for Balmer Lawrie forklift hire tender in Serampore West Bengal 2025

Bidders should prepare an EMD of ₹43,000, GST and PAN details, and verify Make in India/Class I local supplier eligibility. Submit OEM authorisations if applicable and experience certificates for forklift services. Ensure service capability to provide trained operators and compliant battery-powered forklifts at the Serampore warehouse.

What documents are required for forklift operator tender submission in West Bengal

Required documents include GST registration, PAN card, experience certificates for warehouse equipment, financial statements, EMD submission proof, technical bid, and OEM authorisation if applicable. Provide Make in India/local content declarations if claiming preference, with statutory auditors’ certification for high-value bids.

What are the delivery terms for battery powered forklift services in Serampore

Delivery terms are defined in the contract post-award. Expect deployment timelines aligned to warehouse needs, operator availability, and site readiness. Bidders should propose a deployment plan with phased onboarding and operator shifts to ensure continuous coverage at the 3PL site.

What is the eligibility criteria for MSE and Make in India in this tender

Eligibility includes status as MSE with service capability or manufacturing, and Make in India compliance. Upload OEM certificates or manufacturer declarations showing local content percentage. For bids above ₹10 Crore, local content must be certified by statutory auditors/cost auditors as applicable.

What are the critical standards and certifications for forklift services

Standards include safety and operator certifications for battery-powered forklifts. While IS/ISO specifics are not listed, bidders should ensure operators hold proper training certifications and equipment complies with local safety regulations. OEM warranty and maintenance terms may be required in the contract.

How is EMD amount ₹43,000 submitted and verified

Submit the EMD via online payment or demand draft as per tender rules. Include receipt/backing documentation with the bid. The EMD amount secures bid validity and is typically refunded for unsuccessful bidders per policy; successful bidder may adjust it against performance security.

When is the forklift hire tender submission deadline in Serampore

Exact submission deadlines are not provided here. Bidders should monitor the procurement portal for Balmer Lawrie announcements and ensure timely bid submission with all mandatory documents, EMD, and technical certificates in accordance with center policies.

What documents prove OEM authorization for this forklift service tender

OEM authorization requires an official letter or certificate from the forklift manufacturer authorizing service provision. Include region-specific OEM certificates, service capability letters, and any local content declarations to support Make in India preferences.

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