Government Tender Published for AIR BLAST FREEZER in VISAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH

Details are provided in the tender document.

The eligibility criteria to participate in the tender include a minimum average annual turnover of ₹3 lakhs, two years of relevant experience, and a valid OEM authorization certificate. Additionally, bidders must not qualify for any MSE exemptions related to experience and turnover.

Bidders must submit documents proving their experience, past performance, turnover, OEM authorization, and annual turnover. All documents must be uploaded through the GeM portal.

No, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is not required for this tender.

Payment will be made after the successful delivery and commissioning of the Air Blast Freezer, along with required documentation such as invoices and proof of payment for GST.

The evaluation will be based on total value wise assessment, ensuring that all eligibility and technical criteria are met before considering financials. Bidders who do not meet the outlined criteria will be disqualified.

For this tender, there are no specific exemptions for MSEs or startups related to experience or turnover. However, preference will be given to local suppliers as part of the 'Make in India' initiative.

The bid offer is valid for 90 days from the bid end date, which means it should remain open for acceptance until early April 2025.

Documents must be submitted in the electronic format specified by the GeM portal. Common formats include PDF or Word documents. Ensure all documents are clearly labeled and organized.

Yes, a period of 2 days is allowed for bidders to seek technical clarifications during the technical evaluation phase.

Bidders from countries sharing land borders with India must be registered with the competent authority. Failure to comply will result in ineligibility to participate in the tender.

The Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) must be held for a duration of 13 months from the award of the contract.

The delivery of the Air Blast Freezer is to be made at the Visakhapatnam Research Centre of ICAR-CIFT.

Bidder/OEM must establish a functional service center in the state of delivery within 30 days post-award to facilitate any service needs that arise after installation.

No, bidders must provide evidence of having supplied similar category products to central or state government organizations or PSUs for a minimum of two years before bid opening.

Yes, GST reimbursement will be made as per applicable rates or as quoted (whichever is lower), subject to submission of proper GST documentation.

Details are provided in the tender document.