Tender Overview
The Indian Council Of Agricultural Research (ICAR) invites bids for a Micro Irrigation System to be installed at ICAR-IISS, Bhopal. The procurement involves installation, testing, and commissioning, with potential quantity variations up to 25% of the bid quantity during and after contract award. Bidders must ensure the offered products maintain a minimum 7 years residual market life and are not end-of-life as per OEM announcements. On-site installation, configuration, and training may be performed by OEM-certified personnel or an OEM-authorized reseller. The successful supplier must include essential accessories and ensure invoicing alignment with the consignee’s GST registration. This tender emphasizes post-award vendor support and Indian after-sales obligations for imported items.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Deliver to ICAR-IISS, Bhopal with on-site installation and commissioning as applicable.
- Installation, commissioning, testing, and training (if applicable) to be executed by OEM or OEM-certified resources or OEM-authorized resellers.
- If the supplier uses an authorized distributor, submit an OEM authorization/certificate with details (name, designation, address, email, phone).
- Invoices must be raised in the name of the consignee with its GSTIN; upload GST invoice copy and GST portal payment screenshot on GeM.
- For imported products, provide a registered Indian office of the OEM/seller for after-sales service.
- Mandatory inclusion of essential accessories for installation; price to include standard and required accessories.
- A 25% quantity variation is allowed during order placement and during the contract period.
- Ensure products have at least 7 years residual market life and are not declared end-of-life by OEM.
- The procurement is aligned with the government’s GeM processes and emphasizes compliance with GST and OEM-based support.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/Performance Security: Submit as per GeM terms; details not specified in the provided data.
- Delivery Timeframe: Delivery period linked to last date of original delivery order; extended time calculation formula provided with minimum 30 days.
- Installation & Training: Performed by OEM-certified personnel or OEM-authorized resellers; OEM authorization required if using third-party.
- Invoice & GST: GST invoice in consignee name; upload GST portal payment screenshot.
- Uploaded Accessories: All essential installation accessories must be included in bid price.
- Imported Goods: Must have an India-based OEM office for after-sales support.
- Manufacturer Authorization: If bidding via authorized distributor, authorization certificate from OEM is required.
- Delivery Address: ICAR-IISS, Bhopal for delivery and commissioning.
- Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% during contract at contracted rates.
- Vendor Eligibility: Not explicitly outlined beyond OEM/authorized installation requirements; bidders should meet generic government procurement criteria for GeM-based tenders.
