Open Tender for Limestone Powder (ONGC) in INDORE, MADHYA PRADESH

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity, maintaining a minimum of 3 years of past experience in supplying limestone or similar products, and providing the necessary documentation. MSEs and startups may avail themselves of certain exemptions concerning experience criteria.

Bidders must provide a Certificate of Compliance with technical specifications, a turnover certificate, and any additional documentation requested in the ATC. Supporting documents to prove exemption from experience or turnover criteria must also be included.

To register, bidders must create an account on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) platform. All required documents and registration forms must be submitted electronically within the specified guidelines presented in the tender documentation.

Submissions must be made in PDF, Word, or other specified electronic formats as indicated in the main document. All documents should be submitted through the GeM portal to ensure proper evaluation.

The technical specifications for the limestone powder are outlined in the linked technical document. Bidders must ensure compliance with these specifications through the required documentation during the submission process.

Bidders must adhere to the national standards for limestone powder quality as mentioned in the technical specifications document. A compliance certificate is needed to confirm adherence to these standards.

Bidders are required to meet all compliance standards outlined in the tender document, including submission of the necessary performance and capability documents, as well as adherence to specified quality standards.

Yes, the tender specifies testing criteria according to national and industry standards as detailed in the technical documentation. Bidders should ensure their products can meet these testing criteria prior to submission.

The EMD amount is specified in the tender documentation. Bidders must submit this deposit along with their bid, as it indicates their commitment to the tender process.

Bidders may be required to provide performance security as part of their bid to assure compliance post-award. The specifics of the performance security will be discussed further in the tender outcomes.

The payment terms will be specified post-award, and successful bidders should be prepared for compliance with agreed financial terms as outlined in the final contract documentation.

The price evaluation will be based on a total value assessment of the bids submitted, focusing on compliance with technical and quality criteria alongside the overall cost submitted.

Submissions must be made electronically via the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) platform, where bidders must upload the required documents and bid proposals in accordance with the outlined specifications.

Bidders should refer to the main tender document for specific timelines, including submission deadlines and bid opening dates. All submissions must be made prior to the final date to be considered.

The evaluation process involves a total value wise method, focusing on compliance with both financial and technical documentation. Submissions will be analyzed by the purchasing committee to determine the highest qualifying bid.

Result notifications will be issued via the GeM platform or through the registered contact details provided in the tender application. Bidders should regularly check for updates following the bid opening date.

MSEs are provided exemptions from the experience criteria for this tender. This encourages participation by smaller businesses, ensuring more competitive bidding and expanding market opportunities.

Startups are also allowed exemptions from the years of experience requirement within the tender, facilitating opportunities for new businesses to engage in government procurement processes.

Bidders whose products support the 'Make in India' policy may receive preferential treatment during the evaluation process, aligning with government efforts to promote domestic manufacturing.

Bidders must ensure compliance with the local content regulations and procurement guidelines as laid out in the tender documents, promoting the use of locally sourced materials in their bids.