Invitation to Bid - Firewood (for Cremation)

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity, possessing a minimum of 2 years of experience in supplying similar products, and being able to demonstrate past performance with relevant documentation. Additionally, MSE and startup exemptions are not applicable.

To successfully submit a bid, bidders must provide an OEM Authorization Certificate and documents verifying their annual turnover. Additionally, past performance records and any exemption documentation should be submitted for consideration.

Bidders must ensure they are registered entities and provide necessary documents that demonstrate both their experience criteria and compliance with financial requirements. Registration should be completed through the relevant governmental platform.

Bidders must submit their documents in standard formats, typically including PDF for official documents, and images should be in JPEG or PNG formats. It is crucial to ensure clarity and accessibility of submitted documents.

The technical specifications of the firewood for cremation must meet the agreed-item category standards. Bidders are advised to familiarize themselves with these specifications to ensure compliance.

Bidders must confirm that the firewood supplied meets the local and government standards necessary for cremation, ensuring high quality and sustainability.

By submitting a bid, participants must comply with all specified requirements stated in the tender document, including technical qualifications and financial documentation, to qualify for evaluation.

There are no specific testing criteria outlined for submitted bids in this document; however, all bids will undergo a verification process to ensure that provided documentation meets the required standards.

There is no Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required for this tender, allowing bidders to proceed with submission without this preliminary financial commitment.

Performance Security is not required per the tender terms, making the bidding process accessible.

Payment terms are typically structured following the delivery and confirmation of acceptance of the firewood, details of which would usually be outlined in the contract post-bid award.

Evaluation will focus on the total value of the bids submitted, factoring in technical qualifications and compliance with all requirements outlined in the tender.

Bidders are required to submit their tenders electronically via the official portal designated for this tender.

The important deadlines include bid submission by the specified date and a validity period of 90 days post the bid closure for offer considerations.

The evaluation process involves a technical assessment followed by a financial assessment based on total value. Technically qualified bidders are invited to participate in the reverse auction.

Results of the evaluation and selection will generally be communicated via the official tender platform where all bid activities are recorded and updated.

In this particular tender, there are no MSE purchase preferences or benefits outlined.

Similar to MSEs, there are no provisions for startups with respect to exemptions in experience or turnover criteria.

While not specifically detailed, compliance with 'Make in India' typically encourages participation from local manufacturers and suppliers who meet the eligibility criteria within the tender framework.

This tender does not specify any local content requirements or procurement rules, indicating standard procurement practices will apply. Bidders must adhere to the outlined eligibility and qualification standards as specified.