Invitation to Bid - Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhiza

The eligibility requirements entail having at least 2 years of experience supplying similar products, a minimum average annual turnover of 20 Lakh in the last three years, and compliance with technical specifications. Startups and MSEs can claim exemptions from experience and turnover criteria by submitting relevant documentation.

Bidders must upload various certificates, including the OEM authorization certificate, compliance documentation for BoQ specifications, and proof of experience. Any bidder seeking exemption from experience or turnover criteria must provide supporting documents as part of their submission.

The registration process for participating in this tender involves creating an account on the GeM platform, where bidders must provide details about their business and submit the necessary documentation as stipulated in the tender to qualify for bidding.

Bidders are generally expected to submit documents in PDF or JPEG formats. It’s crucial to ensure that all documents maintain clarity and are easily readable by the evaluators to meet the submission requirements.

The technical specifications require the VAM to be in tablet form, solid appearance, with a pH range of 5.0 to 8.0, and specific quantity formats including water-soluble powder concentrate and formulations which are outlined in the tender.

All quality standards as defined in the GeM category specification must be adhered to, ensuring that the Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhiza meets the necessary performance and viability requirements for agricultural usage.

Bidders must adhere to all compliance stipulations as outlined in the tender document, including meeting quality specifications, submitting the required certificates, and complying with EMD conditions if applicable.

Although inspection is not required, supplied products must meet the specified technical parameters regarding concentration and form as outlined in the tender document.

The EMD set at ₹30,000 is required from all bidders unless they are MSEs that provide valid documentation for exemption under GeM guidelines.

No performance security is required as part of the tender's conditions. However, bidders should remain aware of the necessity to fulfill their obligations based on the terms awarded.

Payment terms usually dictate that payments are processed upon successful inspection and acceptance of goods delivered as per contract specifications. Detailed payment terms should be outlined in the purchase order post-award.

Yes, notifications will be sent out post-evaluation of bids. Bidders will be informed of their bid status, either accepted or rejected, along with rationale where applicable.

MSEs can benefit from exemptions related to turnover and experience criteria, promoting greater participation from smaller entities in the tendering process.

The tender encourages local manufacturers by allowing MSE exemptions and facilitating smoother participation for local enterprises, thus supporting the 'Make in India' initiative to boost domestic production.

While there are no explicit local content requirements stated, compliance with any such stipulations should be assessed against the overarching mandates governing the procurement policy within the jurisdiction.