Tender Overview
Border Road Organisation of the Department of Defence invites bids for the supply of Trench Buckets. The scope is limited to the supply of goods, with an option to increase quantities up to 50% of the bid quantity at contracted rates. Bidders must show a three-year average turnover as per bid document, while OEMs must meet a separate turnover criterion. The procurement targets suppliers capable of rapid deployment under a government framework and requires compliance with standard bid documentation, including financials and certifications. The project emphasizes quantity flexibility (option clause) and a commitment to delivery timelines aligned with the contract terms. The agency appoints a Nominated Inspection Agency to verify goods quality. No BOQ items are listed, signaling a focus on standard trench bucket units rather than a multi-item catalog.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Scope: Only supply of goods (Trench Buckets) for defence infrastructure.
- Quantity flexibility: Option to increase order by up to 50%; extended delivery time calculated as (Additional quantity Γ· Original quantity) Γ Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days.
- Delivery/Inspection: Delivery terms governed by contract; Nominated Inspection Agency conducts product inspection on behalf of the Purchaser.
- Turnover criteria: Minimum average annual turnover required for bidders and OEMs across the last three financial years; audited statements or CA/Cost Accountant certificate acceptable.
- BOQ status: No items listed in BOQ; bid focuses on single product category (Trench Buckets) under performance and compliance.
- Scope alignment: Requirements emphasize financial prudence, capability to supply standard trench bucket units, and adherence to statutory bid terms.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/financial standing: Bidders must not be under liquidation or insolvent; must upload an undertaking confirming this status.
- Turnover proof: Three-year average turnover with certified audited balance sheets or CA/Cost Accountant certificate.
- OEM criterion: OEMs must meet the minimum turnover criterion specified for the offered product; in bundle bids, the OEM of the top-valued primary product must meet this requirement.
- Option clause compliance: Bidder must accept quantity variation up to 50% and compute delivery extension accordingly.
- Delivery & payment: Delivery period and payment terms to be defined in contract; scope indicates delivery of goods only, with appropriate terms to be included in the purchase order.
- Inspection: Nominated Inspection Agency appointed by purchaser to assess conformity prior to acceptance.
