Invitation to Bid - Electric Water Heater - Geyser (V2) as per IS 2082:2018 (Latest) in MADURAI, TAMIL NADU

The eligibility requirements include that bidders must be a registered entity with at least 2 years of experience in manufacturing or supplying similar products to governmental organizations or PSUs. Exemptions for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) or startups in terms of experience and turnover are not available.

Bidders must submit documents that include experience criteria, past performance records, bidder turnover, OEM authorization certificate, OEM annual turnover, and any additional documents specified in the Acceptable Technical Criteria (ATC).

Bidders must first register on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal to participate in the tender. This includes creating an account and submitting necessary documents for identity verification and eligibility assessment.

Accepted document formats include PDFs and image files (JPEG/PNG), ensuring that all required certifications, experience statements, and financial documents are clear and readable for evaluation purposes.

The technical specifications require the electric water heater to be manufactured with materials like CRCA or ABS for the outer container and vitreous enamelled, stainless steel, or copper for the inner container. It must include safety features such as a pressure relief valve and should come with a warranty of 2 years or more.

All products must comply with the specifications outlined in IS 2082:2018 (Latest) and provide durability as per the technical requirements stated in the tender.

The testing criteria focus on the compliance with the technical specifications, particularly the safety features, and performance standards as defined in the relevant Indian Standards for the electric water heaters.

An EMD is not required for this tender, meaning bidders can proceed without submitting a deposit to accompany their offers.

Performance security is not mandated in this tender, simplifying the process for bidders by eliminating the need for additional financial assurances after the bid acceptance.

Payment terms will typically involve processing payments upon delivery confirmation and satisfactory quality checks of the supplied goods.

Bidders should focus on providing a competitive yet fair pricing structure while ensuring compliance with technical specifications, as the evaluation process is total value-wise, examining both quality and cost.

Documents can be submitted electronically through the GeM portal, where bidders will upload all necessary documents adhering to the provided criteria.

The evaluation process concludes within the stipulated timeframe following the bid opening, where all submissions will be assessed for compliance and adherence to criteria outlined in the tender.

Bidders will be notified of the evaluation results through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal, detailing the outcome of their proposals and final selection status.

No, this tender does not provide MSE purchase preference, meaning all bidders must strictly adhere to the eligibility criteria without exemptions.

Similar to MSEs, there are no exemptions or specific provisions for startups regarding experience or turnover requirements, necessitating compliance with stipulated criteria.

The tender does not explicitly state requirements for compliance with 'Make in India' policies; however, bidders should ensure their offerings reflect local manufacturing capacities where applicable.