Open Tender for Soil Moisture and Temperature Sensor

The eligibility requirements include registration as a legal entity, a minimum of three years of relevant experience in supplying soil sensors, and meeting specified financial criteria. Additionally, MSEs and startups have provisions for exemptions on certain experience-related requirements.

Bidders must provide documented proof of compliance with industry standards related to environmental monitoring equipment. This documentation should include experience certificates and other relevant certificates that validate the bidder’s expertise in the supply of similar products.

To participate, interested parties must register on the GEM portal, ensuring their company profile is complete with all required details. This includes submitting necessary documents related to financial standing and experience that meet the registration process criteria outlined in the tender specifications.

All submissions must adhere to the specified document formats as per the tender guidelines, usually in PDF or DOC format. Precise details on acceptable formats are provided in the official tender documents to ensure compliance.

The technical specifications for the soil moisture sensors include capacitance-based technology, outdoor durability, and digital output capability. Detailed technical standards can be found in the linked specification document.

Yes, bidders must ensure that all products meet the quality standards specified by the Department of Earth Sciences in line with industry norms for environmental monitoring equipment to ensure effectiveness in field applications.

Compliance requirements are outlined in the tender documentation and include adherence to technical specifications, financial submissions, and adherence to relevant industry regulations. Bidders are advised to review these thoroughly.

Performance testing criteria will depend on the parameters defined in the specifications document and may include accuracy, response time, and durability under various environmental conditions.

Yes, an EMD is required as part of the submission process. The amount and conditions related to the EMD can be found in the tender guidelines.

Once awarded, successful bidders may be required to submit a performance security to ensure contract fulfillment. This amount will be defined in the contract and is intended to safeguard the interests of the issuing authority.

Payment terms are typically outlined in the contract post-evaluation and award, dictated by project milestones and delivery verification as stipulated in the tender documents.

The evaluation process will be based on total value wise evaluation, considering both technical compliance with specifications and financial bids submitted, ensuring a holistic assessment of all proposals.

Results will be notified to all participants upon conclusion of the evaluation process. Successful bidders will receive updates regarding the next steps.

MSEs benefit from exemption clauses allowing them to meet lesser experience and turnover criteria, thus facilitating their participation in government tenders designed to enhance inclusively.

Yes, startups may be eligible for exemptions regarding experience and turnover metrics. These provisions are intended to encourage innovation and participation within the procurement process.

The tender encourages participation from local manufacturers and promotes the use of indigenously developed technology, aligning with the 'Make in India' initiative to enhance local production and job creation.

While local content requirements may vary based on project specifics, bidders are encouraged to indicate their compliance with any regional production metrics, as stipulated in the tender documentation.