Procurement Opportunity: Printing and Photocopying Service - Photocopying; Onsite; 6; 1; With Operator; Paper to be provided in CENTRAL DELHI, DELHI

Details are provided in the tender document.

A1: To be eligible for this tender, bidders must have a minimum average annual turnover of ₹201 Lakh over the last three years and at least five years of prior experience providing similar services. Compliance with all technical specifications outlined in the bid document is mandatory.

A2: Bidders must submit certified audited balance sheets indicating turnover for the last three years and relevant contracts or orders demonstrating past experiences in providing similar services. Additional necessary documents include bidder turnover certificates and other documents as detailed in the main tender document.

A3: Bidders can register for the tender through the GeM portal, where they will need to create an account and complete the necessary verification processes to ensure eligibility for participation.

A4: The technical specifications require onsite photocopying services with a capacity of 1000-5000 pages per day, with a monochrome printing option at a resolution of 600 DPI. The paper must be A4 and A3 sizes, with a thickness of minimum 75 GSM.

A5: The EMD amount required for participation in this tender is ₹251,000. Bidders seeking EMD exemptions must submit valid documentation supporting their exemption claim.

A6: While a performance security may be required following the award of the tender, specifics will be clarified in the contract. Bidders should prepare for compliance with all performance-related conditions stipulated in the bid document.

A7: Notifications regarding the acceptance or rejection of bids will typically be communicated shortly after the bid opening date on January 9, 2025, following the evaluation process.

A8: Unfortunately, this tender does not offer any exemptions related to experience or turnover for Micro and Small Enterprises or startups.

A9: Bidders must submit their proposals online via the GeM portal as per the submission guidelines provided in the tender document. Physical document submissions are not permitted.

A10: The key dates include the bid end date on January 9, 2025, at 16:00:00 and the bid opening date at 16:30:00 on the same day. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for December 20, 2024, at 11:00:00.

A11: Yes, a three-day window is allowed for bidders to seek clarifications related to technical aspects during the evaluation period post submission.

A12: Payment terms stipulate that service providers are required to pay the salaries and wages of their staff first, before claiming reimbursements from the buyer, along with all necessary statutory documentation.

A13: Yes, bidders will be notified if any required documentation is missing or does not comply with the eligibility criteria outlined in the tender document.

A14: No, the documents uploaded by other bidders will not be visible to all participants; access will be restricted as per the tender regulations.

A15: Any objections or grievances pertaining to the additional terms and conditions should be raised through the provided Representation window in the seller dashboard on the GeM portal after logging in.