Procurement Opportunity: Tensile Testing Machine

The eligibility requirements stipulate that bidders must be registered entities with a minimum average annual turnover of ₹12 Lakhs over the last three fiscal years. Additionally, bidders should possess at least three years of past experience in providing similar machinery. Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and startups can avail exemptions from experience criteria.

Participants are required to submit documents verifying experience criteria, past performance, OEM authorization certificates, and compliance documents regarding the Bill of Quantities (BoQ). Further, additional documents to substantiate exemption claims must also be provided.

The registration process involves registering as a vendor on the GEM portal, where you will need to authenticate your documents and credentials. Once registered, you can submit your bid online for the Tensile Testing Machine.

Only digital documents in common formats such as PDF, JPG, or required software-specific formats are accepted. Bidders must ensure their documents are comprehensive and accessible, following the guidelines mentioned in the tender documents.

The technical specifications for the Tensile Testing Machine entail having measurable capability to test tensile strength and other relevant properties. It must comply with specific standards mentioned in the referenced documents attached to the tender for precise operational requirements.

The machine must comply with international quality standards, ensuring it meets performance and safety regulations acceptable within the industry.

Yes, compliance requirements include registering as a vendor on the GEM portal, adhering to the detailed material specifications, and ensuring all documentation submitted meets the required standards and formats.

The supplied Tensile Testing Machine will undergo performance tests to ensure it meets the specifications outlined in the tender documents. Compliance with physical property measurement accuracy is vital, along with functionality tests as specified in the supplier parameters.

An EMD of ₹50,000 is required for participation in the tender process. This deposit is meant to assure the commitment of the bidders and will be forfeited if a bidder withdraws their bid once submitted.

The successful bidder is obliged to submit a performance security, typically a certain percentage of the value of the contract. This measures the contractor's ability to perform the contractual obligations successfully.

Payments will be made upon successful delivery and acceptance of the Tensile Testing Machine, contingent upon compliance with technical specifications and timely execution of terms.

The evaluation considers the total cost of ownership over time, including maintenance and operational costs. The final evaluation will be based on the total value-wise evaluation method.

Submissions must be made electronically through the GEM portal, where documents and bids should be uploaded as per the specified formats. This ensures transparency and eases the process for evaluation.

Yes, MSEs are offered exemptions from certain experience requirements, allowing them to compete more effectively in the bidding process, promoting growth and participation.

Starups can also benefit from exemptions regarding years of experience, which encourages innovative businesses to partake in the tender processes designed for the supply of critical machinery.

The tender promotes adherence to 'Make in India' policies, encouraging local manufacturing and sourcing, thus bolstering the domestic manufacturing ecosystem and adhering to local content procurement rules.