Contract Bidding Open For Goods Transport Services - Per MT - paraffin wax; Open Body Taurus; 21 FT Truck

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity in India, having a minimum experience of 3 years in goods transport services, and an average annual turnover of at least 10 Lakhs. Bidders must also submit documentation for any exemptions sought regarding these criteria.

Bidders must provide a valid transportation license, experience certificates, and financial statements showing compliance with the turnover requirement. Additional documents may be specified in the bid documents.

Registration must be completed on the GEM portal. Bidders will need to create an account and ensure all necessary documents are uploaded in accordance with the tender specifications outlined in the bidding documents.

All documents must be submitted in PDF format unless stated otherwise in the tender documents. Vendors should ensure their documents are clearly legible and properly organized.

The technical specifications include the requirement for Open Body Taurus trucks suitable for transporting paraffin wax. Bidders must ensure their vehicles meet safety and regulatory compliance standards.

Bidders are required to adhere to quality management standards that ensure safe transport practices and compliance with relevant safety regulations for handling hazardous materials.

Bid participants must comply with local laws and regulations governing transportation, including specific safety and environmental standards associated with the transport of hazardous substances like paraffin wax.

Bidders should outline their testing criteria as part of the submission, focusing on safety protocols, delivery timeliness, and handling procedures for the transport of paraffin wax.

Detailed provisions for Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) will be specified in the official tender documentation. Bidders must ensure compliance to avoid disqualification.

Successful bidders may be required to submit a performance security deposit as outlined in the tender documents. The specifics will typically include the percentage of the contract value to be provided as security.

Payment terms will be confirmed upon awarding the contract. Bidders should refer to the bid documents for specifics about payment schedules, invoicing procedures, and acceptable modes of payment.

Price evaluation will follow a total value-wise approach, where bids are compared based on their overall cost and compliance with the technical specifications set out in the tender notice.

All submissions must be made electronically through the GEM portal as outlined in the tender documentation. Physical submissions are generally not accepted unless specified.

Results will typically be communicated via the GEM portal as detailed in the bid documents after the evaluation process is completed.

MSEs may be eligible for reduced tender fees, simplified eligibility criteria, and various incentives aimed at encouraging participation in government procurement processes.

Startups may benefit from flexible eligibility requirements and other supportive measures as part of the ongoing initiative to promote entrepreneurship in the logistics and transport sector.

Bid participants are encouraged to source materials locally and comply with local content norms, thereby supporting national manufacturing initiatives under the Make in India program.