Bids are Invited For Reverse Osmosis based Point of Use Water Treatment System for Drinking Purposes (V2) as per IS 1624 in BILASPUR, CHHATTISGARH

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and having a valid Udyam registration. It is also essential to possess the necessary certifications including the OEM Authorization Certificate. Bidders must meet specific documentation criteria and comply with the tender specifications.

Bidders must submit the OEM Authorization Certificate and any other certificates as specified in the Additional Terms and Conditions (ATC) outlined in the tender. Supporting documents for exemption from experience and turnover criteria must also be included if applicable.

Bidders must ensure that their Udyam Registration is valid and documented. The registration process requires the submission of specific documents through the GeM portal, which verifies their status as a Micro, Small or Medium Enterprise.

The acceptable document formats for submissions typically include PDF, JPEG, and word document formats as noted in procurement guidelines. Detailed formats can be referenced in the official tender document.

The technical specifications mandate compliance with the guidelines set by the GeM category for Reverse Osmosis based Point of Use Water Treatment Systems. This includes adherence to performance standards as per IS 16240 specifications.

Bidders must ensure that their products comply with the IS 16240 standards, guaranteeing that the water treatment systems meet the requisite quality benchmarks necessary for safe drinking water provisions.

Compliance requirements encompass adherence to the provided technical specifications, submission of necessary documents, and self-certification of products in accordance with the applicable standards.

No Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is required for the current tender, which simplifies the bidding process for all participants.

The tender specifies that performance security is not mandatory for this bid, allowing a streamlined approach to participation.

Payment terms will be outlined further upon contract finalization; generally, prompt payment will be contingent upon the successful delivery and acceptance of the water treatment systems.

The price evaluation will follow a Total Value Wise Evaluation among the submitted bids, ensuring adherence to the costing guidelines while offering transparency in the decision-making process.

Bidders are required to submit their proposals via the designated online platform outlined in the tender documentation.

While specific dates may change, bidders must adhere to the submission and evaluation timeline as mentioned within the tender document.

The evaluation and selection process is based on compliance with technical specifications, documentation accuracy, and price evaluation as per the Total Value Wise method.

The results of the selection process will be communicated via the official GeM portal, with additional notifications as necessary in accordance with procurement policies.

MSEs are granted purchase preference under this tender, promoting participation of smaller enterprises by enabling them to match the prices of the lowest bidder (L-1) when within 15% of the quoted price.

There are currently no exemptions for start-ups concerning experience or turnover criteria stated in this particular tender.

The tender aligns with Make in India policies by prioritizing the purchase of locally manufactured products, thereby supporting indigenous manufacturing capabilities. Compliance with local content regulations will also be a critical aspect of the evaluation process.