Bids are Invited For Paper-based Printing Services - Printing with Material; Wall Calendar; Offset

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity that possesses at least three years of relevant experience in similar services and a minimum average annual turnover of 80 Lakh (s). Bidders seeking exemptions must provide supporting documents.

Bidders must provide relevant certificates of experience, turnover, and other documentation as stipulated in the bid documents. Specific certificates are mentioned in the technical requirements and need to be uploaded along with the submission.

Vendors must register on the official GEM portal to participate in the tender process. This involves creating a profile, uploading necessary documents, and ensuring compliance with all registration prerequisites to qualify for bidding.

Submissions should comply with the documented guidelines. Generally, PDF formats are preferred for official documents, while all files must be uploaded via the designated online platform to ensure secure and proper documentation.

The technical specifications include adherence to high-quality printing standards, the capacity to handle a total order of 120,000 calendars, and the ability to provide samples as described in the tender documentation.

Bidders must ensure compliance with industry-standard quality measures, with emphasis on the durability and appeal of the printed materials. Quality should also align with the specific requirements outlined in the provided documents.

Yes, vendors must comply with all specified requirements in the tender documents, including adherence to quality standards and any compliance with local industry regulations.

Testing criteria may involve evaluation based on quality assurance methods, sample assessments, and the potential for field inspections or trials, ensuring the chosen vendor can deliver as promised.

An EMD of 100,000 is required as a guarantee for the bids, demonstrating the seriousness of vendors in participating in this procurement process. This deposit is refundable post-tender finalization.

Upon award of the contract, the selected bidder will be required to provide performance security, specific details of which are outlined in the tender documents.

Payment terms will typically be negotiated upon awarding the contract, covering milestones for partial payments based on stages of deliverables submitted by the contractor.

Bids will be evaluated based on a total value wise approach, focusing on pricing, compliance with technical specifications, and overall responsiveness to the tender requirements.

Results will be communicated through official channels on the GEM platform, where bidders can check status updates, awarded contracts, and related outcomes.

Yes, the tender provides certain advantages for MSEs, encouraging bids that showcase local production and adherence to set industry policies aimed at supporting smaller entities.

Startups can benefit from relaxed eligibility requirements and access to additional support during the bidding process. They must demonstrate relevant competencies in their submitted proposals.

This tender emphasizes the procurement of locally manufactured products, thereby supporting the government's objective of enhancing self-reliance in manufacturing under the 'Make in India' initiative. Bids that emphasize local content will be given special consideration.