Gujarat Medical Education And Research Society Cleaning & Sanitation Supplies Tender Gujarat 2026
Bid Publish Date
14-Aug-2026, 11:07 am
Bid End Date
03-Sep-2026, 7:00 pm
EMD
₹1,02,000
Location
Progress
Key Highlights
- • GMERS procurement of janitorial and sanitation consumables for Gujarat health facilities
- • EMD ₹102,000; 25% quantity variation rights; ATC-linked bid terms
- • 73-item BoQ including cleaning tools, chemicals, waste bags, PPE, bins, and accessories
- • Delivery extension governed by option clause; minimum 30-day additional time
- • No explicit technical standards listed in available data; verify IS/ISO as per ATC
- • Need to review OEM authorizations and GST/PAN/commercial documents in T&C
- • Review potential brand/OEM requirements and warranty/AMC terms in ATC
Tender Overview
The procurement is issued by the Gujarat Medical Education And Research Society (GMERS) under the Health & Family Welfare Department Gujarat for a wide range of cleaning and sanitation supplies. The scope includes items such as soft broom, floor duster, mops, phenyle, liquid soap, sanitizers, dustbins (various capacities), biomedical waste bags, gloves, footwear, and related janitorial products. The contract contemplates release of an EMD of ₹102,000 and a large item list spanning 73 line items, with a generic but explicit option clause permitting up to a 25% quantity variation at contract. The bid documents reference a separate ATC and a broad, non-technical BoQ with 73 entries, indicating a comprehensive supply of consumables and cleaning equipment for multiple health facilities in Gujarat.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- EMD: ₹102,000 to be submitted as bid security
- Quantity flexibility: purchaser may increase/decrease order by up to 25% of bid/contracted quantity
- Delivery window: extended delivery timelines computed via the option clause; minimum additional time 30 days; resets from last delivery order date
- Item breadth: 73 line items including: soft broom, floor duster, dry mop, wet mop, phenyle, toilet cleaner, biomedical waste bags, gloves, biohazard bins, glass cleaner, dish & floor cleaners, plastic buckets, sanitary tubes, and related consumables
- ATC/document links: buyer-uploaded ATC and terms; reference to a non-technical BoQ (N/A item specifics)
- Standards/quality: no explicit standards listed in the data; bidders should verify during bid submission and adhere to the provided ATC
- Delivery location scope: not specified; assume multiple Gujarat facilities under GMERS
- Special clauses: option-based delivery extension, contractual rate protection for increased quantities
- Other notes: 73 items in BoQ; “Item 1–5” show N/A values in the BoQ section, indicating a placeholder or incomplete BoQ data
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD requirement: ₹102,000; submit as per online or DD mechanism per ATC
- Quantity adjustment rights: up to 25% increase/decrease during procurement and currency of contract
- Delivery commitment: delivery period adjusted by option clause; minimum 30 days extension when applicable
- Documentation: bidders must review the Buyer Added Terms and ATC; ensure GST, PAN, experience, and financials are ready per standard government bid norms
- Bid validity and rates: contract rates apply for any added quantity at contracted rates; acceptance subject to ATC
- Warranty/penalties: no explicit warranty or LD details in provided data; verify in ATC and contract documents
- Bid submission: ensure compliance with GMERS/Kerner ATC and tender terms; 3rd party verification may apply
- Locale context: tender is part of Gujarat procurement for health facilities; aligns with state-level health supply chain needs
Key Specifications
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- EMD amount: ₹102,000
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- Quantity variation: up to 25% as per option clause
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- Delivery extension rule: minimum of 30 days when calculating extended time
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- BoQ items: 73 line items (category: cleaning supplies, PPE, waste management equipment)
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- Key product categories: soft broom, dusters, mops (dry & wet), phenyle, toilet cleaner, biomedical waste bags, gloves, foot-operated dustbins, biomedical waste trolleys
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- Delivery terms: delivery period aligned with original last delivery order date
Terms & Conditions
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EMD of ₹102,000 required with bid submission
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Quantity may be increased/decreased by up to 25% during contract
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Delivery period extensions follow option clause with minimum 30 days
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ATC and separate BOQ terms govern submission and acceptance
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GST, PAN, experience and financial docs required for eligibility
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
EMD paid upfront; payment terms to be defined in ATC; contract rates applicable to added quantities
Delivery Schedule
Delivery windows governed by option clause; minimum 30-day extension when calculating extended delivery time
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
LD terms not specified in provided data; verify in ATC and contract documents
Bidder Eligibility
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Eligibility to supply janitorial and sanitation consumables to government health facilities in Gujarat
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Submit GST, PAN, and financial statements; demonstrate relevant experience
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OEM authorization or authorized distributor status for key product categories
Tender Data
Bid Details
Quantity
9118
Category
SOFT BROOM
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
180 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Inspection Required
No
RA Qualification Rule
50% Lowest Priced Technically Qualified Bidders
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
Preference & Exemptions
EMD Required
Yes
MII Purchase Preference
No
MSE Purchase Preference
No
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
No
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Requirements
Min. Avg. Annual Turnover
16
OEM Avg. Turnover
68
Past Performance
30 %
Experience Required
3 Year (s)
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Additional Tender Data
Commercial Details
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
Yes
Item Category
SOFT BROOM , HARD BROOM , FLOOR DUSTER , DRY MOP , WET MOP , PHENYLE , TOILET BRUSH , TOILET CLEANER , PLASTIC TUBLER , SANITARY TUBE , YELLOW DUSTER , PLASTIC BUCKET 5 LTR , PLASTIC BUCKET 10 LTR , PLASTIC BUCKET 20 LTR , BLEACHING POWER , WASHING POWER , DRAIN CLEANER , TOILET PUMP , AIR FRESHNER , WHIPER , FLOOR CLEANER , GLASS DUSTER , LIQUID SOAP , ACID , BIOMEDICAL WASTE BAG , NAPHTHALENE BALLS , RUBBER HAND GLOVES , SLIPPER , HAND WASH , FOOT OPERATED DUSTBIN 10LTR , FOOT OPERATED DUSTBIN 20LTR , FOOT OPERATED DUSTBIN 30LTR , FOOT OPERATED DUSTBIN 60LTR , FOOT OPERATED DUSTBIN 120 LTR , FOOT OPERATED DUSTBIN 240 LTR , BIOMEDICAL WASTE DUSTBIN 10 LTR , BIOMEDICAL WASTE DUSTBIN 20 LTR , BIOMEDICAL WASTE DUSTBIN 30 LTR , BIOMEDICAL WASTE DUSTBIN 60 LTR , BIOMEDICAL WASTE DUSTBIN 100 LTR , BIOMEDICAL WASTE DUSTBIN 120 LTR , BIOMEDICAL WASTE DUSTBIN 240 LTR , DUSTPAN SUPARI , TREE BUCKET MOP SYSTEM , GUM SHOES BOOT , DRY DOORMATE 6 FT , BIOMEDICAL WASTE TROLLY , SS DUSTBIN 10 LTR , SS DUSTBIN 20 LTR , GLASS CLEANER , TOILET FRESHNER , SCRUBBER , TUB , CLEANING CLOTH , CLEANING APRON , ECOFRIENDLY HERBEL FLOOR SWIPE AND DEODORIZER , MOSQUITO AND FLY REPELLENT , BLADE , YELLOW BUCKET , RED BUCKET , BLUE BUCKET , BLACK BUCKET , DUSTING CLOTHES , WALL CLEANING SCRUBBER , BRUSH FOR CLEANING , TAILOR SCISSOR , REGULAR SCISSOR , PLASTIC CONTAINER-SMALL , PLASTIC CONTAINER-BIG , PLASTIC CONTAINER- MEDIUM , PLASTIC TRAY SMALL , PLASTIC TRAY BIG , PLASTIC BOX 18 6 3
Advisory Bank
State Bank of India
Payment Timelines
Payments shall be made to the Seller within 45 days of issue of consignee receipt-cum-acceptance certificate (CRAC) and on-line submission of bills (This is in supersession of 10 days time as provided in clause 12 of GeM GTC)
Delivery Details
Max Delivery Days
365
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Panch Mahals
Delivery Pincodes
389001
Delivery Locations
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damor Bhaveshbhai | 389001,Civil Hospital, Near Sardar Nagarkhand, Civil Lines Road, Godhra-389001, Panchmahal. | Panch Mahals | Gujarat | 389001 | 150 | 365 | - |
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Documents 5
GeM-Bidding-9696222.pdf
Main Document
BOQ Document
BOQ
BOQ Document
BOQ
Buyer uploaded ATC document
ATC
GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
Bill of Quantities (BOQ)
73 Items Sign in to view GEM price trends Sign in for GEM prices
SOFT BROOM
As per specification attached
HARD BROOM
As per specification attached
FLOOR DUSTER
As per specification attached
DRY MOP
As per specification attached
WET MOP
As per specification attached
PHENYLE
As per specification attached
TOILET BRUSH
As per specification attached
TOILET CLEANER
As per specification attached
PLASTIC TUBLER
As per specification attached
SANITARY TUBE
As per specification attached
YELLOW DUSTER
As per specification attached
PLASTIC BUCKET 5 LTR
As per specification attached
PLASTIC BUCKET 10 LTR
As per specification attached
PLASTIC BUCKET 20 LTR
As per specification attached
BLEACHING POWER
As per specification attached
WASHING POWER
As per specification attached
DRAIN CLEANER
As per specification attached
TOILET PUMP
As per specification attached
AIR FRESHNER
As per specification attached
WHIPER
As per specification attached
FLOOR CLEANER
As per specification attached
GLASS DUSTER
As per specification attached
LIQUID SOAP
As per specification attached
ACID
As per specification attached
BIOMEDICAL WASTE BAG
As per specification attached
NAPHTHALENE BALLS
As per specification attached
RUBBER HAND GLOVES
As per specification attached
SLIPPER
As per specification attached
HAND WASH
As per specification attached
FOOT OPERATED DUSTBIN 10LTR
As per specification attached
FOOT OPERATED DUSTBIN 20LTR
As per specification attached
FOOT OPERATED DUSTBIN 30LTR
As per specification attached
FOOT OPERATED DUSTBIN 60LTR
As per specification attached
FOOT OPERATED DUSTBIN 120 LTR
As per specification attached
FOOT OPERATED DUSTBIN 240 LTR
As per specification attached
BIOMEDICAL WASTE DUSTBIN 10 LTR
As per specification attached
BIOMEDICAL WASTE DUSTBIN 20 LTR
As per specification attached
BIOMEDICAL WASTE DUSTBIN 30 LTR
As per specification attached
BIOMEDICAL WASTE DUSTBIN 60 LTR
As per specification attached
BIOMEDICAL WASTE DUSTBIN 100 LTR
As per specification attached
BIOMEDICAL WASTE DUSTBIN 120 LTR
As per specification attached
BIOMEDICAL WASTE DUSTBIN 240 LTR
As per specification attached
DUSTPAN SUPARI
As per specification attached
TREE BUCKET MOP SYSTEM
As per specification attached
GUM SHOES BOOT
As per specification attached
DRY DOORMATE 6 FT
As per specification attached
BIOMEDICAL WASTE TROLLY
As per specification attached
SS DUSTBIN 10 LTR
As per specification attached
SS DUSTBIN 20 LTR
As per specification attached
GLASS CLEANER
As per specification attached
TOILET FRESHNER
As per specification attached
SCRUBBER
As per specification attached
TUB
As per specification attached
CLEANING CLOTH
As per specification attached
CLEANING APRON
As per specification attached
ECOFRIENDLY HERBEL FLOOR SWIPE AND DEODORIZER
As per specification attached
MOSQUITO AND FLY REPELLENT
As per specification attached
BLADE
As per specification attached
YELLOW BUCKET
As per specification attached
RED BUCKET
As per specification attached
BLUE BUCKET
As per specification attached
BLACK BUCKET
As per specification attached
DUSTING CLOTHES
As per specification attached
WALL CLEANING SCRUBBER
As per specification attached
BRUSH FOR CLEANING
As per specification attached
TAILOR SCISSOR
As per specification attached
REGULAR SCISSOR
As per specification attached
PLASTIC CONTAINER-SMALL
As per specification attached
PLASTIC CONTAINER-BIG
As per specification attached
PLASTIC CONTAINER- MEDIUM
As per specification attached
PLASTIC TRAY SMALL
As per specification attached
PLASTIC TRAY BIG
As per specification attached
PLASTIC BOX 18 6 3
As per specification attached
| Item # | Title | Description | Quantity | Unit | Consignee | Delivery (Days) | Price Trends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOFT BROOM | As per specification attached | 150 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 2 | HARD BROOM | As per specification attached | 80 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 3 | FLOOR DUSTER | As per specification attached | 200 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 4 | DRY MOP | As per specification attached | 400 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 5 | WET MOP | As per specification attached | 200 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 6 | PHENYLE | As per specification attached | 500 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 7 | TOILET BRUSH | As per specification attached | 150 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 8 | TOILET CLEANER | As per specification attached | 100 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 9 | PLASTIC TUBLER | As per specification attached | 30 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 10 | SANITARY TUBE | As per specification attached | 400 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 11 | YELLOW DUSTER | As per specification attached | 1,000 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 12 | PLASTIC BUCKET 5 LTR | As per specification attached | 100 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 13 | PLASTIC BUCKET 10 LTR | As per specification attached | 50 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 14 | PLASTIC BUCKET 20 LTR | As per specification attached | 50 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 15 | BLEACHING POWER | As per specification attached | 50 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 16 | WASHING POWER | As per specification attached | 15 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 17 | DRAIN CLEANER | As per specification attached | 100 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 18 | TOILET PUMP | As per specification attached | 80 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 19 | AIR FRESHNER | As per specification attached | 250 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 20 | WHIPER | As per specification attached | 40 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 21 | FLOOR CLEANER | As per specification attached | 80 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 22 | GLASS DUSTER | As per specification attached | 40 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 23 | LIQUID SOAP | As per specification attached | 50 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 24 | ACID | As per specification attached | 25 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 25 | BIOMEDICAL WASTE BAG | As per specification attached | 150 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 26 | NAPHTHALENE BALLS | As per specification attached | 100 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 27 | RUBBER HAND GLOVES | As per specification attached | 50 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 28 | SLIPPER | As per specification attached | 20 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 29 | HAND WASH | As per specification attached | 1,500 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 30 | FOOT OPERATED DUSTBIN 10LTR | As per specification attached | 200 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 31 | FOOT OPERATED DUSTBIN 20LTR | As per specification attached | 60 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 32 | FOOT OPERATED DUSTBIN 30LTR | As per specification attached | 2 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 33 | FOOT OPERATED DUSTBIN 60LTR | As per specification attached | 2 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 34 | FOOT OPERATED DUSTBIN 120 LTR | As per specification attached | 2 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 35 | FOOT OPERATED DUSTBIN 240 LTR | As per specification attached | 2 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 36 | BIOMEDICAL WASTE DUSTBIN 10 LTR | As per specification attached | 2 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 37 | BIOMEDICAL WASTE DUSTBIN 20 LTR | As per specification attached | 2 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 38 | BIOMEDICAL WASTE DUSTBIN 30 LTR | As per specification attached | 2 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 39 | BIOMEDICAL WASTE DUSTBIN 60 LTR | As per specification attached | 2 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 40 | BIOMEDICAL WASTE DUSTBIN 100 LTR | As per specification attached | 2 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 41 | BIOMEDICAL WASTE DUSTBIN 120 LTR | As per specification attached | 2 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 42 | BIOMEDICAL WASTE DUSTBIN 240 LTR | As per specification attached | 2 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 43 | DUSTPAN SUPARI | As per specification attached | 100 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 44 | TREE BUCKET MOP SYSTEM | As per specification attached | 9 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 45 | GUM SHOES BOOT | As per specification attached | 15 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 46 | DRY DOORMATE 6 FT | As per specification attached | 35 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 47 | BIOMEDICAL WASTE TROLLY | As per specification attached | 2 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 48 | SS DUSTBIN 10 LTR | As per specification attached | 50 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 49 | SS DUSTBIN 20 LTR | As per specification attached | 100 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 50 | GLASS CLEANER | As per specification attached | 100 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 51 | TOILET FRESHNER | As per specification attached | 200 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 52 | SCRUBBER | As per specification attached | 80 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 53 | TUB | As per specification attached | 20 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 54 | CLEANING CLOTH | As per specification attached | 400 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 55 | CLEANING APRON | As per specification attached | 60 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 56 | ECOFRIENDLY HERBEL FLOOR SWIPE AND DEODORIZER | As per specification attached | 50 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 57 | MOSQUITO AND FLY REPELLENT | As per specification attached | 50 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 58 | BLADE | As per specification attached | 100 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 59 | YELLOW BUCKET | As per specification attached | 50 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 60 | RED BUCKET | As per specification attached | 20 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 61 | BLUE BUCKET | As per specification attached | 50 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 62 | BLACK BUCKET | As per specification attached | 20 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 63 | DUSTING CLOTHES | As per specification attached | 1,000 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 64 | WALL CLEANING SCRUBBER | As per specification attached | 20 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 65 | BRUSH FOR CLEANING | As per specification attached | 20 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 66 | TAILOR SCISSOR | As per specification attached | 150 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 67 | REGULAR SCISSOR | As per specification attached | 50 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 68 | PLASTIC CONTAINER-SMALL | As per specification attached | 30 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 69 | PLASTIC CONTAINER-BIG | As per specification attached | 10 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 70 | PLASTIC CONTAINER- MEDIUM | As per specification attached | 20 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 71 | PLASTIC TRAY SMALL | As per specification attached | 30 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 72 | PLASTIC TRAY BIG | As per specification attached | 20 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 | |
| 73 | PLASTIC BOX 18 6 3 | As per specification attached | 15 | as per specification attached | src-mcp | 365 |
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Required Documents
GST registration certificate
Permanent Account Number (PAN) card
Experience certificates for similar janitorial/sanitation supply contracts
Financial statements (at least last 2 audited years)
EMD payment proof of ₹102,000
Technical bid documents and compliance certificates
OEM authorizations or authorized distributorship certificates
Any ATC-specific forms or declarations referenced by GMERS
Frequently Asked Questions
Key insights about GUJARAT tender market
How to bid for GMERS cleaning supplies tender in Gujarat 2026
Bidders should submit GST and PAN, provide 2 years of financials, experience certificates for similar contracts, EMD ₹102,000, and OEM authorizations. Review ATC and 73-item BoQ; ensure compliance with option clause (±25%) and delivery extensions with a 30-day minimum extension rule.
What documents are required for Gujarat GMERS sanitation tender 2026
Required documents include GST certificate, PAN, last 2 audited financials, experience certificates for cleaning supplies, EMD proof of ₹102,000, technical bid documents, and OEM authorizations. Ensure ATC references are acknowledged and all forms are properly signed.
What are the mandatory technical items in the GMERS BoQ 2026
BoQ lists 73 items; essential categories include soft broom, mops, phenyl, toilet cleaners, liquid soap, biomed waste bags, gloves, dustbins, and cleaning accessories. Exact unit quantities are not disclosed; confirm during bid submission and reference the ATC for item-specific specs.
What is the EMD amount for the Gujarat GMERS tender 2026
The EMD is ₹102,000. Submit proof of payment per ATC guidelines, via online transfer or bank instrument. Ensure the same EMD amount is referenced in bid security documentation and check validity through contract award countdown.
When is the delivery schedule for GMERS cleaning supplies tender Gujarat 2026
Delivery periods follow the option clause; original delivery timeline plus possible extensions are calculated by (additional quantity ÷ original quantity) × original period with a 30-day minimum. Verify exact dates in the contract after bid submission and order placement.
Which brands or OEM authorizations are required for GMERS 2026 tender
Submit OEM authorization or authorized distributor certificates for the requested product categories (brooms, mops, cleaners, waste bags, bins). ATC will specify brand constraints; ensure alignment with IS/quality standards and provide procurement proof for each major item.
What standards or certifications are expected for Gujarat cleaning supplies tender
The tender data does not specify explicit standards; bidders should verify ATC for required certifications. Prepare ISO or IS compliance documentation if requested and ensure products meet general safety and hygiene guidelines for health facility use.
How to handle quantity adjustments in the GMERS Gujarat tender 2026
The purchaser may increase/decrease quantities up to 25% at contracted rates during and after initial ordering. Plan inventory and pricing buffers accordingly, and ensure supplier readiness to scale up or down within the stated percentage.