Open Tender for Custom Bid for Services - for Providing Dark Fibre on lease for 10 years in Sikkim Telecom Circle in EAST SIKKIM, SIKKIM

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity with a valid business license, relevant experience in providing similar Dark Fibre services, and a minimum turnover as outlined in the tender. Bidders must submit all required certificates and documents as specified.

Bidders must provide proof of experience in delivering similar projects, financial statements demonstrating requisite turnover, and valid certificates as requested in the tender. In cases of exemptions requested from experience or turnover criteria, supporting documentation for eligibility must be provided for evaluation.

Bidders can register for this tender by ensuring they meet the eligibility criteria set forth in the documents. After confirming eligibility, they must prepare the required documents and submission forms to be considered.

Accepted document formats typically include PDFs and other specified electronic documents as detailed in the submission guidelines of the tender document. All documents must be clear, legible, and complete.

Technical specifications include evidence of previous successful implementations of dark fibre services, the ability to install and maintain fibre optics, and adherence to all prevailing standards set by the Department of Telecommunications.

Yes, all bidders must adhere to stringent quality standards outlined in the tender documents to ensure reliability and accountability in service delivery.

Bidders must comply with all stipulated regulations and guidelines from the Department of Telecommunications. This includes adherence to technical specifications and submission of requisite documentation that evidences compliance.

Testing criteria includes assurances of quality performance as specified in the technical requirements. Bidders might need to demonstrate their service effectiveness with test results or certifications from recognized bodies.

The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required for this tender is INR 2,23,675. This amount must be submitted along with the tender proposal to secure the tender process.

Yes, performance security requirements will be detailed in the tender documentation, necessitating that the winning bidder furnish a performance guarantee to encourage compliance with the contract terms.

Bidders should refer to the Payment Terms Document provided in the submission package for detailed information regarding payment schedules, milestones, and associated conditions.

Price evaluation considerations will be done based on the total cost proposal alongside technical merit. Bidders must ensure that their pricing aligns with the value they provide in terms of service excellence.

Bidders are required to submit all documentation electronically through the designated government e-procurement platform. Physical submissions may not be accepted unless specifically stated.

Bidders will be notified of the results post-evaluation, as outlined in the tender documents. Notifications will be sent to the email addresses provided during the bid submission process.

MSEs may avail of special provisions during the bidding process, including exemption from certain eligibility criteria and other supportive measures to facilitate their participation.

Startups are encouraged to participate, with flexible provisions in place to accommodate their unique operational dynamics, as outlined in the tender documentation.

Yes, bidders are expected to comply with 'Make in India' policies promoting local manufacturing and sourcing, thereby enhancing domestic infrastructure capabilities.

Yes, local content and procurement rules may apply, emphasizing the importance of promoting local industries in line with government policies, which will be detailed in the tender documents.