Open Tender for Online UPS (V2) in JALANDHAR, PUNJAB

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity, possessing a past experience of at least three years in supplying similar products to governmental bodies and OEM's average annual turnover of at least 80 Lakh over the last three years. If any exemptions are sought on turnover or experience criteria, documentation to support this must be provided.

Bidders must submit several required certificates including an OEM Authorization Certificate, proof of experience meeting the criteria, documentation affirming the OEM’s annual turnover, and compliance documentation for the specifications outlined in the BoQ.

Registration for participation must be completed through the GeM Portal (Government e-Marketplace) where bidders must create an account and complete the necessary registration steps as outlined on the platform.

Bidders must adhere to the accepted document formats as specified in the tender document. Generally, preferred formats include PDF for certifying documents and compliant submissions to ensure transparency and ease of evaluation.

Technical specifications for the Online UPS (V2) require compliance with the quality standards outlined in the BoQ. Bidders need to ensure that their products meet these technical specifications and provide evidence during the bid submission.

Yes, compliance with specified quality standards is mandatory. Bidders are required to demonstrate adherence to these standards in their submissions, ensuring that the products supplied will meet operational requirements in educational settings.

Bidders must adhere to compliance requirements pertaining to technical specifications as detailed in the BoQ and provide documentation supporting their capability to meet these specifications during the evaluation process.

The testing criteria for supplied products will include verification of technical specifications against the submitted documentation and may involve demonstration of the product’s operational efficacy.

The EMD (Earnest Money Deposit) required is 40,000, payable to the State Bank of India. Only registered bidders with compliant submissions are eligible for a refund of the EMD, if not successful.

Bidders are required to submit a performance security (ePBG) of 3% of the total bid amount, which should remain valid for 26 months following the contract award to ensure compliance with contract conditions.

Payment terms will be outlined in the bid acceptance documentation. Bidders are encouraged to review the financial guidelines provided in the tender document to understand conditions regarding payment timelines and methods.

Price evaluations are conducted based on the total value of the bids submitted. Bids that meet the technical and financial requirements will be considered in the context of total bid value to determine the most competitive offer.

Bids must be submitted through the GeM Portal, following the procedures outlined in the tender document. It is critical to ensure that all electronic submissions comply with the specified format and requirements.

Key timelines including bid submission deadlines, bid opening dates, and validity periods of submissions can be found in the tender documentation. Bidders are advised to adhere strictly to these timelines to ensure participation.

The evaluation and selection process involves a comprehensive review of all submissions based on defined criteria including eligibility, technical specifications, and financial value with final selections made based on total value.

Bidders will typically receive notifications regarding results through the GeM Portal where they submitted their bids, including information on the acceptance, rejection, or requirements for further clarification.

MSEs enjoy a purchase preference that emphasizes the support of local businesses, although in this case, no exemptions are provided against the requirements for turnover or experience.

Unlike MSEs, there are no exemptions regarding experience or turnover for startups in this tender. However, successful startups can benefit from supportive policies promoting innovation and local procurement.

The Make in India initiative encourages local manufacturers and specifies that bidders must demonstrate compliance with guidelines designed to bolster local production and enhance self-reliance in manufacturing capacities.

Bidders are expected to adhere to local content and procurement rules as set forth by the government, which prioritize the engagement of local manufacturers in the bidding process.