Maharashtra Rural Development And Panchayat Raj Department E-cart for Goods Tender 2025 – Q3 Procurement

Tender Overview

The opportunity is issued by the Rural Development And Panchayat Raj Department, Maharashtra for an E-cart goods procurement (Q3). The bid covers Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning of Goods and Training of operators, including statutory clearances if required. A 25% quantity flex can be exercised by the purchaser during and after contract award, with delivery timelines linked to the original delivery period. A Detailed Design Drawings approval is mandatory within 5 days of award, with buyer-provided modification lists within a further 5 days. The scope includes adherence to approved drawings and modifications, and the bidder must ensure supply accordingly. Preference is given to Micro and Small Enterprises from Maharashtra with valid Udyam registrations, provided they are the OEM/manufacturer of the offered product. The procurement emphasizes local supplier eligibility and a clear design-approval process prior to fabrication, without mandatory dates published in the notice. Unique aspects include option-based quantity adjustments and design validation steps prior to execution.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Scope of supply spans Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning of goods and operator training, plus any statutory clearances if applicable.
• Option Clause allows up to 25% quantity variation during contract at contracted rates; extended delivery time calculated as (additional/original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days.
• Mandatory Detailed Design Drawings approval within 5 days of contract award; buyer to respond with approval or modification list within 5 days; delays in approval may refix delivery period with no LD.
• Execution must align with approved drawings and incorporate buyer-specified modifications.
• Bidder must demonstrate sound financial standing (no liquidation or bankruptcy) via an undertaking.
• Tender reserves purchase preference for Maharashtra-based MSEs with valid Udyam Registration and OEM status; traders are excluded.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Performance terms: Not explicitly specified in available data; bidders must comply with standard GeM/EoI norms and provide the required undertaking for financial standing.
• Delivery & schedule: Option-based quantity adjustments up to 25%; delivery periods linked to original order; extended delivery requires calculation with a minimum 30 days.
• Warranty/After-sales: Not specified; scope includes training and statutory clearances, which implies post-delivery support is expected as part of commissioning.
• Eligibility: Not under liquidation or court receivership; must upload an undertaking confirming financial and legal standing; reserved for Maharashtra MSEs with Udyam registration and OEM ownership of offered product.